Last fall I bought a 1957 420C with a Henry loader. It sat for 10 years outside. Took off the loader to check things out - motor was free with decent compression. Engine starts quick, sounds good, very little smoke and good oil pressure. Got the seat fixed up - thanks to Lavoy.
Today was nice day for test drive. Started the engine - pushed the clutch pedal - trans wouldn't go into to gear. Shut the engine off - put it first - enaged the starter and away I went. First time on its own power in ten years. It goes straight, but won't turn either direction. I guess I have some work to do ..... oh well.
420 running ......
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Lavoy
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Lavoy
Parts and restoration for antique and late model John Deere crawlers.
Owner and moderator www.jdcrawlers.com
Owner and moderator www.jdcrawlers.com
Clutch disk might be stuck to rust. Try pushing against a load and stepping on the pedal to free it up. If it stops when you step on the pedal but still won't go in gear, adjustment is necessary by loosening a nut on the bellhousing to turn the stud, I think clockwise brings the throwout bearing away from the pressure plate. You want about an inch free play on the clutch pedal.
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