Hi Guys,
This is my first post here, though I've been reading through the posts for awhile.
I just acquired a 420c, used to be my wife's late great uncle's. His son-in-law bought the farm and didn't want the crawler but wanted it to stay in the family. Its currently not running, 5 years ago it just decided to not start in the middle of a job...... so I may have some work ahead of me....
Based on the posts about serial numbers, mine should be between 80,001 - 136,868, but the tag reads 12625. Is that a valid number? If not, is there another way to identify it?
I have an operators manual (OM-T20-1155) and a service manual (SM-2019). Is there any other manuals that I should be looking to acquire?
what exactly do I have?
Re: what exactly do I have?
Welcome to the Boards.
The tag in your picture is not a JD model/serial number tag. The tag should be on the left side of the bell/clutch housing, is larger, and has the model and serial number along with more info. If you search John Deere 420 specs (ag tractor not lawn tractor) Tractor Data has a picture of a 420 tag, the 420C tag looks the same (except the model will be 420C).
The tag in your picture is not a JD model/serial number tag. The tag should be on the left side of the bell/clutch housing, is larger, and has the model and serial number along with more info. If you search John Deere 420 specs (ag tractor not lawn tractor) Tractor Data has a picture of a 420 tag, the 420C tag looks the same (except the model will be 420C).
Re: what exactly do I have?
That is an inventory control tag like used at dealerships, municipalities and such to identify a piece of equipment. Look on the LH side of the center section between the sediment bowl, and the front of the transmission. If you have a tag, that is where it will be. You have an "all green" 1956 420, 80,001 and up serial number.
Welcome to the crawler club.
Lavoy
Welcome to the crawler club.
Lavoy
Parts and restoration for antique and late model John Deere crawlers.
Owner and moderator www.jdcrawlers.com
Owner and moderator www.jdcrawlers.com
Re: what exactly do I have?
Well, it ended up not taking much to get it running. After cleaning out crud from the gas tank, draining water from the distributor and cleaning out the carb, it's running and doesn't sound the worst. I can only steer right though. I opened up the access covers to check the steering clutch/break, and there was about a pint of water inside. Looks like I'll be taking it apart next.
Is there any specialty tools I'll need for this job or anything else that's wise to service while I have it apart?
Is there any specialty tools I'll need for this job or anything else that's wise to service while I have it apart?
Re: what exactly do I have?
Fix, clean, anti-seize every necessary piece in there, when the final is off is the time to do it. Only tool necessary is the gauge to set the pressure plate, and I have them on hand.
Lavoy
Lavoy
Parts and restoration for antique and late model John Deere crawlers.
Owner and moderator www.jdcrawlers.com
Owner and moderator www.jdcrawlers.com
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