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Good thought, one troubleshooting step was to run machine with fuel tank cap removed.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Rick

Hello all: Was working my 450C track loader and as I moved out of the work area to dump my bucket the engine lost power. Dumped the bucket and could barely move in first low under it's own power. Checked all the usual suspects. Fuel in tank, yes, fuel filter, less than 50 hours, looks clean, all con...

Thank you! Just the information I was looking for.

Rick

Thanks to all that replied. I have seen the gland wrenches on Google. They seem to be intended for holes in the face of the but. My gland nut has 4 slots in the edge. I did not know if those wrenches were the most appropriate for that style.

Rick

Looks like I will be rebuilding the curl cylinder on my new old backhoe attachment. The JD parts book calls for a specific gland nut removal tool. I have had no luck finding one on line. If the original tool is no longer available, what is the preferred tool? Also, where is the best (most reasonably...

Hello: I am a new JD 450c owner and purchased manuals from these folks: http://www.ebay.com/itm/JOHN-DEERE-350-JD350-CRAWLER-TRACTOR-DOZER-LOADER-SERVICE-MANUAL-TECHNICAL-/162306997060?hash=item25ca403b44:g:moAAAOSwImRYPdpK Nicely printed, promptly shipped and good people to deal with. If I purchase...

If you don't mind a dealer, you might try here:

http://www.crawlerbulldozer.com/dismantled.htm

Rick

Thanks for the input. I will look for the "J-20A" spec on the containers of hydraulic fluid at our local supplier.

I am sure I will have more questions in the future on this elderly but useful beast.

Rick

I am a new 450C track loader owner and am looking to get some lubricants for stock. The manual calls for Torq-Guard Supreme oil, Hy-Guard Oil for the hydraulics. I suspect that any quality diesel motor oil of the appropriate viscosity will be fine in the engine but am unsure what spec hydraulic oil ...

Hello all: I have finally succumbed to that dreaded incurable disease..."Yellow Iron Fever". After much time lurking here and occasionally asking questions, some dumb, I finally have taken delivery of an older 450C track loader with a back hoe attachment. The machine was broken down to major compone...

Thank you to all that commented.

Rick

Are there any model specific problems or areas of concern with a 455G LGP track loader? The link below is the machine I am considering and would welcome any thoughts or comments. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1998-John-Deere-455G-LGP-Track-loader-Good-shape-strong-tractor-Must-see-/152118670031?hash=item2...

Congrats! Now it is time to polish that blade!

Rick