Search found 2 matches

by Powderhorn Jim
Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:09 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD 450C Engine Frame Rail Replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 6390

Thanks. That is pretty much what I thought I'd need to do but with a job like this, one always hopes that someone has discovered an easier way. On my dozer all the bolts are intact. The faceplate of the frame rail is cracked through behind the brake band adjusting bolt. It is likely that the dozer f...
by Powderhorn Jim
Sun Jan 31, 2010 12:10 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD 450C Engine Frame Rail Replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 6390

JD 450C Engine Frame Rail Replacement

I have a JD 450C dozer with a right side cracked engine frame rail. We've tried gusseting and welding it, but the piece that actually bolts to the transmission is cracked horizontally so the welds break at the top, down to the crack in that piece. Bottom line, the frame needs to be replaced. We have...