1970 JD 450Clutch adjuster tool

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1970 JD 450Clutch adjuster tool

Post by b_ware60 » Tue Feb 07, 2017 9:04 pm

I need help finding a JD 450 clutch adjuster tool!

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Post by Jim S. » Wed Feb 08, 2017 11:06 am

b_ware,
Are you looking for the clutch finger setting gauge? My 450 service manual shows using one of two: JD-264 for constant mesh transmissions and JD-227 for the H-L-R transmissions. The 227 gauge is to be modified by cutting .156" step on the center gauge surface and measuring to there. Fingers all to be set within .010" of each other.

I too, need to make this adjustment before I install my engine in a H-L-R loader. My searching on the net came up with a distance of 2.012" from the legs of the gauge to the measuring point which contact the clutch fingers. If anyone can confirm or correct that distance, it would be appreciated.
Jim

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Post by Jack-the-Ripper » Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:11 pm

You can cob one up using some shims, an appropriate length straight edge, and a machinists rule

I dont remember the measurement but more important is that they are all the same
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Post by b_ware60 » Wed Feb 08, 2017 4:59 pm

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Post by b_ware60 » Wed Feb 08, 2017 5:04 pm

How do I post without Debug

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Post by jtrichard » Wed Feb 08, 2017 6:08 pm

2010 with 622 dozer with mod. 35 ripper and a 2010 with 622 dozer bought in 1969 and a 2010 loader with drott and mod. 36 ripper

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Post by Jack-the-Ripper » Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:23 pm

The link above shows no information available

Apparently that function is also screwed up

I posted the message below in the non tractor section message board Q and A and announcements


Stan

Thanks for your persistence on troubleshooting this posting problem and workarounds

Using your suggestions Ive posted several messages now

Length of initial post doesnt seem to matter

As you can see however Im leaving out all punctuations which is working flawlessly for me

Post and then edit also worked consistently as you suggested but doesnt seem necessary

what a nuisance best luck to all to keep posting
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Post by jtrichard » Thu Feb 09, 2017 12:17 am

Worked for me both when I posted it and just now I checked it again and worked fine
2010 with 622 dozer with mod. 35 ripper and a 2010 with 622 dozer bought in 1969 and a 2010 loader with drott and mod. 36 ripper

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1970 JD450 Clutch Adjuster Tool

Post by Heavy Chevy » Sun Feb 12, 2017 1:46 pm

Yes, the measurement is correct. I got 52.40 mm which is 2.06 inches.

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Post by b_ware60 » Mon Mar 06, 2017 6:58 pm

Thanks for the help and advise

I now need to find new brass bushings that are located on the steering rods

Any suggestions

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Post by Jim S. » Tue Mar 07, 2017 7:31 am

Here are photos of the clutch finger setting gauge that I used to adjust the clutch in my H-L-R 450 loader. I used two small C-clamps to hold a straightedge across two small bench squares standing upright. It was quite simple to set up and adjust the straightedge to be horizontal. I used the depth adjusting feature of a dial caliper to measure the setting on each finger. A bit of simple math allowed me to calculate caliper readings to arrive at finger setting of 2.012" above the plane of the flywheel.

As mentioned in a previous post, a bit of research on various forums and google gave me the 2.012" figure. I am not positive of it, but it was very close to the previous setting on my clutch. After installing my engine in the crawler, the clutch pedal free-play is just about right so I have confidence in the adjustment. I have more work to do on the machine before firing it up but I will report out on the results.

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Re: 1970 JD 450Clutch adjuster tool

Post by Burd450 » Sun Oct 14, 2018 8:42 pm

Need help on track adjuster seals i know what i need for the dust seal but the inner one is sipose to have a seal on the end of the piston but i one have what looks like an oring about 2 inch down on the piston any idea of what seal kit i need

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Re: 1970 JD 450Clutch adjuster tool

Post by Jim B » Mon Oct 15, 2018 4:17 am

Have you looked at the parts catalog (PC922 if it is a straight 450) for your machine? I don't see kits listed only the individual parts. It appears there are a couple different sealing options based on the machine's serial number, and possibly if the adjuster was ever replaced. For serial number 64134 and before, it looks like T23893 (sub to AT13014) is the outer dust seal. On the inner end of the piston is T23894 backup ring and T19094 O-ring. That sounds like the one you are describing. The seals were used on later serial numbers, according to the parts catalog. I expect Lavoy can help you with parts if you contact him.

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