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by B Town
Sat Nov 12, 2022 6:27 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 440IC Gas Engine rebuild project questions.
Replies: 6
Views: 2462

Re: 440IC Gas Engine rebuild project questions.

Here is all the info you will ever need.

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=12896

Best regards, Bruce
by B Town
Sun Nov 06, 2022 7:07 am
Forum: Off-topic discussions
Topic: Stabilizer cylinder seal assembly help
Replies: 6
Views: 7072

Re: Stabilizer cylinder seal assembly help

Good morning Al, I have not experienced this particular situation. But, I would place the open lip of the V’s toward the part of the cylinder that would experience the most amount of work. In the case of a stabilizer cylinder it would do the majority of work while in the down position supporting the...
by B Town
Thu Nov 03, 2022 7:07 pm
Forum: Show & Tell
Topic: New Shirt
Replies: 11
Views: 11854

Re: New Shirt

That shirt looks very sharp!
by B Town
Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:56 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD 450C no crank
Replies: 47
Views: 14067

Re: JD 450C no crank

Sorry to hear about this struggle. I’m afraid to say, but I went this same exact way. I had multiple failures with starter and rebuilds. The joy of owning/operating old equipment.
Best regards, Bruce
by B Town
Tue Nov 01, 2022 3:42 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: John Deere 555A - Low Engine/Transmission Pressure - 200 Hours on Engine
Replies: 4
Views: 2390

Re: John Deere 555A - Low Engine/Transmission Pressure - 200 Hours on Engine

Low oil pressure could be the oil pump. If the is enough wear on the oil pump to cause this low oil pressure, there has to be significant wear on the rod and main bearings. And the cam bearings. Let the track soak in hard water for a per of time. Then use them to keep them loose. Best regards, Bruce
by B Town
Mon Oct 31, 2022 3:39 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Dry steering clutch idea
Replies: 6
Views: 3271

Re: Dry steering clutch idea

Holding the levers back on a dry clutch while covered is a good idea. The levers could be blocked back or tied back.
Best regards, Bruce
by B Town
Sat Oct 29, 2022 3:07 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 40c Ignition problems
Replies: 8
Views: 9143

Re: 40c Ignition problems

I have been having the same problem with condensers. Mis firing simulating a lean running engine when starting to and a work load, hard starting, no start etc. I have not found a reliable new source. I have been using NOS OEM from Deere with Green and Black 4 legged Deeres. I have used the 12 volt n...
by B Town
Thu Oct 06, 2022 1:35 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD 450C no crank
Replies: 47
Views: 14067

Re: JD 450C no crank

Under left foot board.
by B Town
Sun Oct 02, 2022 4:22 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Bucket level indicator
Replies: 7
Views: 4073

Re: Bucket level indicator

I really like my buckle level indicator. I have a 450C. Using it all the time, it would be a worth while improvement.

Best regards,
Bruce
by B Town
Fri Sep 23, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 450c wiring schematic
Replies: 3
Views: 2269

Re: 450c wiring schematic

Sadly, I don’t have a schematic.

Several members have bought new harnesses and have given good feedback.

https://www.wiringharnesses.com/
by B Town
Fri Sep 16, 2022 9:34 am
Forum: Show & Tell
Topic: Ken's Krawler
Replies: 3
Views: 6430

Re: Ken's Krawler

Nice honest looking original crawler.
by B Town
Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:00 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Neutral Safety Switch (450C)
Replies: 11
Views: 3822

Re: Neutral Safety Switch Pigtail (450C)

You are correct the neutral safety connector and the stater button connector are the same. Unfortunately I don’t have a source!

Best regards, Bruce
by B Town
Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:26 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: New/ rebuild injectors
Replies: 7
Views: 2868

Re: New/ rebuild injectors

Make sure you check the lift pump, the oring can fail and fuel can get into the oil from the lift pump.

Best regards, Bruce
by B Town
Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:24 am
Forum: Lavoy's Little Shop O' Deeres
Topic: 450 loader with backhoe on Birmingham Craigslist
Replies: 2
Views: 6240

Re: 450 loader with backhoe on Birmingham Craigslist

WOW! What a find. Would love to have the whole machine or at least the clam shell bucket. Way far out of my area.

Thanks for the heads up.
Bruce
by B Town
Sat Aug 27, 2022 8:50 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD 450C no crank
Replies: 47
Views: 14067

Re: JD 450C no crank

Any thoughts about a new gear reduction starter we discussed earlier? I have been down your path, also. I thought I should stick with OEM. After the starter was in and out and remanufactured and out again, I needed my crawler to be much more dependable. After the new starter went in, the crawler has...