John Deere 450C Transmission

jebowen · Post by **jebowen** » Wed May 07, 2008 4:23 am

I have a 1974 John Deere 450c that needs a new transmission housing. Mine has been cracked and I need to replace it. Does anyone know where
I can get a used one for a reasonable price? I have located a couple, but
they are some what expensive. Some help would be greatly appreciated.

Post by **Lavoy** » Wed May 07, 2008 7:53 am

I don't think you will ever find a cheap one, for the most part they are probably all going to be expensive.
Lavoy

quisman · Post by **quisman** » Sun May 18, 2008 7:07 pm

I too have found a crack in the rear part of my 80' 450 C

I really need the machine to finish the road to my house this year, what the chances of it holding up to a gouge and fill w/ weld or brazing w/ a set of torches to get me by.

Thoughts ? Here is a shot of the crack.

jebowen · Post by **jebowen** » Mon May 19, 2008 3:36 am

I think you could probably weld that up with nickel rods.

quisman · Post by **quisman** » Mon May 19, 2008 5:47 am

Do you think i should gouge it first and fill or just seal it w/ the nickel ?

jebowen · Post by **jebowen** » Mon May 19, 2008 5:54 am

I would grind the crack out and fill it full of weld (nickel) by a good
qualified welder that has welded up cast before. If the crack is not
already open or too long, it should hold just fine.

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