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by dmcca
Mon Sep 19, 2011 7:24 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: jd 440 lanz
Replies: 9
Views: 10099

Just dragging up this old thread... Ive got a 440 lanz as well... also in Australia. Just finished rebuilding the steering clutches and its runs well. a little tired but still does what i want. Lavoy did you ever get hold of one? Aussie440 did you finish rebuilding yours? Does anyone know if the eng...
by dmcca
Tue Dec 08, 2009 2:46 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD 440 parts in Australia? Need final drive housing
Replies: 3
Views: 4946

Just an update... Managed to get the damaged final drive housing repaired... cost a huge amount though, needed sleeves for bearing housings, drive sprocket welded and cut to replace 3 missing teeth and a complete overhaul of bearings, etc. Also rebuilt the steering clutches at the same time and hope...
by dmcca
Mon Nov 24, 2008 4:06 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD 440 parts in Australia? Need final drive housing
Replies: 3
Views: 4946

JD 440 parts in Australia? Need final drive housing

I have a 440 Lanz which i have started to pull apart. I have already spoken to Lavoy about clutch plates, bearings, etc but today after pulling the left final drive off i fond that the housing is in very bad shape. Someone has smashed it at some stage and it has been re-welded but the inner bearing ...
by dmcca
Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:23 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: new 440 owner, drive questions
Replies: 5
Views: 5552

Thanks Lavoy,

Are the balls and cups replaceable?
Dave
by dmcca
Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:13 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: new 440 owner, drive questions
Replies: 5
Views: 5552

OK i ended up fitting a slightly larger bolt and was able to tighten it up just enough. I found that despite adjusting the left clutch it still slipped so i guess i will need to rebuild it. I have another quick question, when the clutch is adjusted properly how much lateral movement should there be ...
by dmcca
Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:47 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: new 440 owner, drive questions
Replies: 5
Views: 5552

new 440 owner, drive questions

First of all, great site! I was looking at a used 440 and was unsure if i should get it or not cause it needs some work... I searched the net for info and came across this site, read through some posts for a while and bought it! Having a site like this gives me confidence that i can get this thing g...