1957 jd 420c
1957 jd 420c
just replaced throwout bearing and sleeve for my crawler this 420c was a gift from a dead friends family i never saw it run however shes a fine runner she shifts great problem is under a good size load pushing she will stop the motor stays running, still in gear, but the tracks stop is the problem with the sterring clutches when i get her all cleaned up lots of surface rust ill forward pics. thanks Tim
thankyou lavoy, after checking the pressure plate i found that all three of the finger springs had lost tention one more than the other two i am able to push them in with using my fingers. next question can the springs be replaced or do i need a complete pressure plate whatever the case im sure you have the pieces thanks again Tim
- Jimmy in NC
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Tim-
Personally I'd replace it. Do you really want to go back through the whole pulling the motor again. What's a little bit more money and the same labor. I'm not 100% sure but I don't think they are that much and I'm pretty sure Lavoy can set you up. I'd probably do a disk and the whole works actually. Been my experience with my 420, anything I don't pay real good attention to, will come back to haunt me.
Just my humble $.02
Jimmy in NC
Personally I'd replace it. Do you really want to go back through the whole pulling the motor again. What's a little bit more money and the same labor. I'm not 100% sure but I don't think they are that much and I'm pretty sure Lavoy can set you up. I'd probably do a disk and the whole works actually. Been my experience with my 420, anything I don't pay real good attention to, will come back to haunt me.
Just my humble $.02
Jimmy in NC
Lavoy, finally this weekend i got around to installing the pressure plate you sent. and im happy to confirm that the 420 is working as designed.
She pushes nicely, only problem now is getting to all the jobs around the farm that needs to be done. thanks again for all your support and all the 420 guys out there that render assistance Tim
She pushes nicely, only problem now is getting to all the jobs around the farm that needs to be done. thanks again for all your support and all the 420 guys out there that render assistance Tim
Lavoy, well.. this weekend i was able to put the 420 through the paces around the farm. she performed well for the first couple of hours. as i was working i noticed that she would push but she started to slip again. I am a little concerned with the clutch disk now its fibre and looked great when i split her. i dont mind breaking her down i getting real good and fast at it. now am certain i should have got the whole clutch kit from you let there be a lasson here. I was able to find that the steering clutches would not turn when she slipped thus making me believe its the engine clutch. Like i said i dont mind splitting her again i learning all kinds of things and besides this keeps me from the HONEY DO list. So i think im in the market for a new disk. Ill call this morning. Thanks Tim
Lavoy.. just to update you on my issue. After splitting the 420 muliple times over the weekend i was determined to find the slip. Wife was away so i had no distractions. I installed a new clutch disk, along with the new pressure plate i got from you. Did you know that a 1949 ford disk is exactly the same. I can now split this thing with my eyes closed. however I took special care on alignment and adjustment. moreso than the backyard farmer way. i removed all the bailing wire used as cotter pins and on my last try i was very impressed that the trial run proved satifactory. I am pleased to announce that the 420 is delivering performance just fine. Your help has been greatly apprechiated and look forward to your advice on OTHER issues. Thanks again Tim
May i start by wishing everyone a proserous and happy new year. Let me tell you all im having so much fun with my 420. my son in law is rebuilding a 79cj7 we bought a 360cu in wagoneer the best way to pull the sheetmetal and motor yep the 420 saves loads of time and gets everything out of the way fast. loading the trailer with cars for recycle is also a pleasure. when the warm weather breaks i need to spend some time on making her pretty. i will forward pics when done Tim
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