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by Dieselfume
Fri Apr 24, 2015 3:38 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Lets talk about tracks
Replies: 8
Views: 7957

so I measured it and 5 links measure 23 5/8 inch. Looks to be fully shelled out based off of your guys's measurements.

So, if I can get new pins/bushings, is it impossible to take these out without a track press?
by Dieselfume
Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:41 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Lets talk about tracks
Replies: 8
Views: 7957

Lets talk about tracks

Hi all, I have what I believe to be a 1950 MC crawler, bought new by my grandpa. It's done everything from farming, to running a sickle mower, and now it's current use for cleaning bedding out of sheds with the bulldozer blade. My main question is about the tracks. I was just into the LH steering cl...
by Dieselfume
Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:08 am
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Brake pedal & steering levers?
Replies: 9
Views: 9083

If I were to guess, I'd say that the shaft and sleeve on the steering lever that's under the 4 bolt cover is a bit sticky. I'd hit it with some penetrating oil every day for a few days and see if it will free up. I believe that the sleeve is for the brakes if I remember right, and when you hit the b...