1959 JD 440 IC w/ 602 blade

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1959 JD 440 IC w/ 602 blade

Post by JD440ICD2006 » Thu Jun 10, 2010 10:05 am

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Still have lots to do. Actually, I don't think we ever really finish doing stuff to them.
This is the latest update. Now mechanically sound. Engine starts, runs, and pushes great. Under a good load, it will putt down to where you can count the strokes.
I went through the carb, adjusted valves, replaced all rubber hoses, rebuilt generator & starter, changed to 12 volt system, built a new wiring harness, added rear light, cleaned out gas tank, added new gas bowl, added radiator baffles, replaced thermostat, added a tach and all working gauges, replaced the cork in the throttle friction, etc.
Most of what is left is painting, detailing, adding a few original parts, adding battery doors on both sides, original seat, changing tracks, replacing one bottom roller, etc. (I don't think I have room for the complete list.) :lol:
1959 JD 440ICD w/64 Power Angle Tilt Blade
1959 JD 440ICD w/63 Manual Angle Blade
1959 JD 440IC w/602 Manual Angle Blade
1959 JD 730D W SE (many options)
1950 JD M S w/M-20 Mower
1952 JD M W
1955 FORD 640 (burns the most fuel)

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Post by mini kahuna » Thu Jun 10, 2010 4:20 pm

that is a sharp looking little unit...I love how straight the sheet metal is!!!

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Post by mini kahuna » Thu Jun 10, 2010 4:34 pm

that is a sharp looking little unit...I love how straight the sheet metal is!!!

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Post by JD440ICD2006 » Thu Jun 10, 2010 5:03 pm

Thanks, I was very lucky to locate this one.
As you probably know, JD made the hood sheet metal much heavier on these than other crawlers and tractors of the same time. It was part of the heavier duty "Industrial" models.
Someone took pretty good care of this one compared to many that I have seen. It had a number of small things that needed doing but nothing major.
1959 JD 440ICD w/64 Power Angle Tilt Blade
1959 JD 440ICD w/63 Manual Angle Blade
1959 JD 440IC w/602 Manual Angle Blade
1959 JD 730D W SE (many options)
1950 JD M S w/M-20 Mower
1952 JD M W
1955 FORD 640 (burns the most fuel)

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Post by Ray III » Thu Jun 10, 2010 8:11 pm

I like it.

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Post by SHINTON » Tue Jul 20, 2010 12:28 pm

Very sharp!!!

Do you know the official paint code for these?

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Post by JD440ICD2006 » Tue Jul 20, 2010 12:34 pm

I believe the JD "Old Construction Industrial Yellow" is correct. (TY25679)That is what I am using.
Pricey (now there's a surprise :lol: ) but pretty decent paint from a spray can.
1959 JD 440ICD w/64 Power Angle Tilt Blade
1959 JD 440ICD w/63 Manual Angle Blade
1959 JD 440IC w/602 Manual Angle Blade
1959 JD 730D W SE (many options)
1950 JD M S w/M-20 Mower
1952 JD M W
1955 FORD 640 (burns the most fuel)

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