Noise from clutch area in 420
Noise from clutch area in 420
I started up my 420 for the first time this year and I am hearing a rumbling noise coming from near the clutch. I hear it whether the clutch is depressed or not and when in or out of gear. I checked the clutch free-travel and it is correct. I was thinking it could be the pilot bearing or the throw-out bearing but am stymied since the noise is continuous. I had the starter out to be checked and reinstalled it prior to starting. Nothing else has been changed since last fall.
1957 420c, 5 speed, reverser
Re: Noise from clutch area in 420
could it possibly be critters pack ratting in your clutch housing? i found walnut in closed radiator. they get in where you wouldn't believe possible
Re: Noise from clutch area in 420
It was stored inside my shop but I will check.
1957 420c, 5 speed, reverser
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Re: Noise from clutch area in 420
Hi,
You had the starter out? So, a big hole for a mouse, chipmunk or even a squirrel. Yeah.
This spring, I had a big old black snake living in the belly pan on my 420c. See, there was this odd hissing sound when I checked the oil prior to starting it up. Now, I am used to hearing things on running equipment, but not before it gets started! Danged thing would not leave even after I cranked it up. I didn't go far before it did decide to leave, and go right under the left track. Score: crawler = 1, snake = 0.
Stan
You had the starter out? So, a big hole for a mouse, chipmunk or even a squirrel. Yeah.
This spring, I had a big old black snake living in the belly pan on my 420c. See, there was this odd hissing sound when I checked the oil prior to starting it up. Now, I am used to hearing things on running equipment, but not before it gets started! Danged thing would not leave even after I cranked it up. I didn't go far before it did decide to leave, and go right under the left track. Score: crawler = 1, snake = 0.
Stan
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Useta Have: '58 JD 420c 5-roller w/62 inside blade
Useta Have: '78 JD350C w/6310 outside blade
Useta Have: '68 JD350, '51 Terratrac GT-25
Have: 1950 M, 2005 x495, 2008 5103 (now known as 5045D)
Re: Noise from clutch area in 420
it's good that it did not go up your pant leg. The cold side of my shop is tight to all but mice but you never know. I will check it out tonight.
1957 420c, 5 speed, reverser
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