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cdv · Post by **cdv** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 2:05 pm

new to the forum just got a JD440icd loader,,$2500,,undercarriage is very good cond, and Gm diesel runs good,,here s some ???? I have its a 5sp trans,,what is the small lever on top of trans by the shifter do,,why is it a 5 sp not 4sp trans,, and it will not start uless I give it a shot of either then runs great,,it has bin sitting inside not running for 5years thanks cdv

michaelkittrell · Post by **michaelkittrell** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 3:14 pm

I don't know diddly, but i thought i read using ether to start a 440 icd is really a bad idea. The guy who I bought mine from specifically mentioned it as something to avoid unless I wanted to pay someone to rebuild my engine.

GaCatskinner · Post by **GaCatskinner** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 3:38 pm

Having the injectors rebuilt cured my hard starting 440. Mine also has the lever next to the shifter but I don't have a clue what it does.

mapaduke@yahoo.com · Post by **mapaduke@yahoo.com** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 4:18 pm

That small leaver is to engage the PTO .

GaCatskinner · Post by **GaCatskinner** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 8:54 pm

mapaduke@yahoo.com wrote:That small leaver is to engage the PTO .

Hmm, mine has a rock shaft and part of a 3 pt hitch but no PTO coming out the back.

jtrichard · Post by **jtrichard** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 9:22 pm

Detroit's love starting fluid don't worry about using it

mapaduke@yahoo.com · Post by **mapaduke@yahoo.com** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 5:05 am

All transmissions were set up with the PTO leaver from factory the shaft was optional. The bottom three bolt cover on the rear of the transmission is for the 540 PTO shaft.

GaCatskinner · Post by **GaCatskinner** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 5:26 am

So is it as simple as finding a PTO shaft and sliding it in?

mapaduke@yahoo.com · Post by **mapaduke@yahoo.com** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 5:39 am

Yes, remove the cover and install the shaft.There is an internal oil seal on the power shaft that keeps the oil from coming out.

Post by **Lavoy** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 9:35 am

Almost no original Detroit 53 series running S series pistons will start much below 70 degrees without a whiff of ether. An ether injector was a factory option, seen them on the 435 wheel tractors years ago.
5 speed was an option, PTO was an option.
Remember to run only Delo 100 or equivalent low ash oil in a two stroke Detroit.
Lavoy

jtrichard · Post by **jtrichard** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 2:13 pm

To add to Lavoy STRAIGHT 40 WT only

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