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Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 334
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 6:28 pm: | 
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Thanks Mike, Im about to paint mine.
Jim: You have an email
John: Thats a parade I would like to see. |
Mike Duwe
Member
Username: Mikeduwe
Wi
Registered: 10-2006
Post Number: 3795
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 6:05 pm: |
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I use "semi flat black" in spray cans. Deere has something similar (semi gloss black???). I get it from Walmart, here is the same stuff:
http://www.filmtools.com/krseflblsppa.html
Here is what the tractor looks like with the green back on.
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John Moore
Member
Username: Big_john_2
ny
Registered: 11-2005
Post Number: 907
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 5:38 pm: |
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It looks live New York put us over the 10000 mark!!Thanks to my buddy John Krivda.
I will have to stop by and check out your latest find!
John |
JRL
Member
Username: Jlang
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 4755
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 5:32 pm: |
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John, Thanks! I bet you made Cris Neal very happy today!
Chris Neal...
Congrats! We made 10,000 today and then some!
Let's get them all in a parade somewhere!
Think how long a lineup that would be! 
About 20 miles as I figure allowing just over 10 feet per tractor! |
John Krivda
Member
Username: Junkbone332
NY
Registered: 12-2009
Post Number: 2
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 4:48 pm: |
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I finally registered the rest of my collection. (Including the nice 77' 300 I picked up today!) |
Jim Brown
Member
Username: Jasbro2
GA
Registered: 3-2005
Post Number: 619
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 4:48 pm: |
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Drew, If you strip your tractor down to where Mike Duwe did I would be glad to strip and paint your sheet metal for you if we could work out a fair deal if its something you might be interested in shoot me an e-mail I would like to wait for warmer weather though. That is if you still wanted us to paint it.. |
Drew Gardner
Member
Username: Dg330
AL
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 333
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 4:35 pm: |
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What brand paint did you use Mike? Did you use a spray gun, or rattle cans. |
JRL
Member
Username: Jlang
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 4754
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 12:25 pm: |
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Way to go Mike! I've been busy doing a little work on some of mine that needed a little work.
Here's the 110 with electric lift & blade getting new battery, etc. |
Army
Member
Username: Army
ON
Registered: 6-2005
Post Number: 2886
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 11:14 am: |
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Chris.. what software do you use for the registry database? I think I asked you that before but I'm 55 now and qualify for the senior discount at the drug store, which means I get to ask everything twice.
Army |
Jame Collins
Member
Username: Collins6738
NE
Registered: 1-2010
Post Number: 11
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 9:26 am: |
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Sir,
Thanks for the reply, I think thats what I'm going to do. Nice looking machine. James |
Mike Duwe
Member
Username: Mikeduwe
Wi
Registered: 10-2006
Post Number: 3789
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 8:55 am: |
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Here is how I painted my 332's frame.
It was in pretty good shape except for the first foot where a leaky battery made a mess of the paint.
Its a worker tractors so I didnt see the point in tearing it all down to the bare frame. Plus, you dont see very much of the frame once all the green sheetmetal is on.
A |
andy fisher (gotta love a thumper)
Member
Username: 110johndeere
pa
Registered: 2-2008
Post Number: 404
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 6:31 am: |
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we should be able to hit the mark today don't you think Chris???
i know of one guy up in fulton ny that needs to go get himself a 140 today JOHN MOORE........ knowing his luck, he'll drag home at least five in one shot, that just leaves 15 for the rest of the country 
later
andy |
Chris Neal (WFM Registry Police Chief)
Member
Username: Smurfslayer
Iowa (IA)
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 2728
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 10:56 pm: |
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For those that are following along, just 22 to get to 10k!!!
Holy cow!!! it's close, real close!!!
-Chris |
Chris Neal (WFM Registry Police Chief)
Member
Username: Smurfslayer
Iowa (IA)
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 2727
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 10:54 pm: |
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Mark Mann -
Generally speaking it's up to 1992. When you go to the Registry page, there is a list of models that are supported and that list is accurate. If you have a tractor model that is on the list and are having a problem getting it in the Registry, shoot me an email. There are a couple of type codes that have a problem in the Registry.
-Chris |
John Fernandez
Member
Username: Vibroluxe
NJ
Registered: 3-2002
Post Number: 1259
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 9:05 pm: |
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Hey Michael - Doing the same thing you are - my new chute came in today:
That's my 216 with a 212 hood on it. The hydraulic lift really helps my old bones with that blower. Good luck with that nice 214  |
ROY SCHROEDER
Member
Username: Ereed011
Wi
Registered: 4-2007
Post Number: 4231
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 8:55 pm: |
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Welcome to the site ,and the madness Kevin.
Roy |
Jame Collins
Member
Username: Collins6738
NE
Registered: 1-2010
Post Number: 10
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 8:35 pm: |
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Ok so I got the fan belt off not hard at all. I also finished taking all of the panels off, hopefully when its all said and done I can get it back together lol. When it comes to painting the frame should I remove the engine? James |
mark mann
Member
Username: Welder
NY
Registered: 8-2009
Post Number: 103
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 6:52 pm: |
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Gary Thank you for the link. I did not see that one in my search. There is another link in the thread, but it does not work. I run into that a lot here. linky no worky. Is it my computer or is it the link?
http://www.weekendfreedommachines.com/discus/messages/17/120958.html?1161793275 |
Phil Peterson
Member
Username: Phil47
WI
Registered: 6-2003
Post Number: 573
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 6:34 pm: |
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Michael - at least my wife appreciates all the things the JD's do around our property, including mowing, clearing snow, rototilling, leveling ground, etc.! Got a little heat, though, when I brought a 5th GT home this fall... |
Mike Duwe
Member
Username: Mikeduwe
Wi
Registered: 10-2006
Post Number: 3786
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 6:22 pm: |
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James, nice clean 332.
Make sure to register it. I'm sure Chris will be happy to help if you cant figure it out.
Who's going to be the 10,000th to register???? |
Kevin Horn
Member
Username: Kd_horn
Iowa
Registered: 1-2010
Post Number: 1
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 6:21 pm: |
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Having visited this informative and enjoyable site numerous times over the past year I decided it's time to join. I've added my 110, 212 and 318 to the registry. All have been acquired within the past year and are in original but tired condition. With the help found here I hope to restore all three over time. Thanks for such a great website! |
Michael Louis Czarnopis
Member
Username: Czar
Mi
Registered: 4-2009
Post Number: 30
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 6:18 pm: |
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John Fernandez thanks for the complement on my 214 I still cant believe the older gentleman let me have it for so cheap.He told me he knew it needed alot of attention and money and time the money part was not to bad Three belts,rear end oil,Gas line,fuel filter,in line gas line valve,some shaker can JD Green for the foot rest area, Yellow for the Deck, bearings for the deck,deck blades,Battery ,and the cool rear tail lights had to have them,also picked up to parts frames I have two Rear ends 2 vareators,springs mill drives,rims,tires,Front Ends,spindles,Steering co}lem's,And a 37a thrower.Did a up grade on the chute made that taller.Going back to the guy I got the parts from this spring to pick up a complete 16 hp Engine with electric pto and tin along with tractor for a future repower.My wife told she just lost me to another women and her name is John Deere 214 |
Lowell Gates
Member
Username: Lgates110
MO
Registered: 11-2006
Post Number: 2124
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 6:16 pm: |
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Mark, not on a 200 series, but on a late 112. I had a 37 until this year, went to a 37A.
Very similar except the 37 uses a twisted belt, the 37A doesn't use the twist. I had a lot of trouble with the 37 throwing the belt when I went across a 'swag' in my drive. No problems at all with the 37A, even using the weathered belt that was on it when I bought it.
BTW, I have the cab on now! ~~ Lowell |
Gary Behm
Member
Username: Back_blade
Wi
Registered: 2-2004
Post Number: 2343
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 6:08 pm: |
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Mark,
The model 37 snow thrower was made for two years 1968-69,then replaced with the model 37A. The belts are routed differently and also the chain. Here is a thread showing the belt routing on both the 37 and 37A.
http://www.weekendfreedommachines.com/discus/messages/335/123945.html |
ROY SCHROEDER
Member
Username: Ereed011
Wi
Registered: 4-2007
Post Number: 4229
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 6:01 pm: |
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Wow James
That looks to be original and in very nice shape.
Roy
DON. As usual , a very nice job on the spindles. |
mark mann
Member
Username: Welder
NY
Registered: 8-2009
Post Number: 101
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 5:20 pm: |
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Can any body tell me the difference between a 37 and a 37a blower when it comes to installing one on a 200 series tractor? Hopefully some one that has a 37 installed. But any info is appreciated. |
Jame Collins
Member
Username: Collins6738
NE
Registered: 1-2010
Post Number: 9
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 5:12 pm: |
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Heres a pic of my New (in my eyes) baby. I am in the process of replacing the fan belt now. I will post some more pics later. Thanks everyone for the help James |
mark mann
Member
Username: Welder
NY
Registered: 8-2009
Post Number: 100
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 5:07 pm: |
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What years are allowed in the registry? |
Chris Neal (WFM Registry Police Chief)
Member
Username: Smurfslayer
Iowa (IA)
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 2725
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 4:49 pm: |
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Just 27 more tractors to get to "10k"!!!
Woo Hoo!
-Chris |
Jim Briney
Member
Username: Lodogg2221
IN
Registered: 1-2006
Post Number: 4056
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 4:24 pm: |
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Wow Lloyd. I guess one of them made you mad at some point... |
Chris Neal (WFM Registry Police Chief)
Member
Username: Smurfslayer
Iowa (IA)
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 2724
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 4:04 pm: |
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Just 28 more tractors to get to "10k"!!!
Woo Hoo!
-Chris |
Scott Ferrier
Member
Username: Trigger
Mi
Registered: 12-2006
Post Number: 164
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 3:44 pm: |
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Does that mean any message that has reference to items sold by the sponsors above will be canned too? |
Lloyd Bass
Member
Username: Shadetree
VA
Registered: 6-2007
Post Number: 238
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 11:22 am: |
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It happens often with new found authority. I call it the "Wyatt Earp syndrome". Realizing they have the power they have to exercise it to convince everyone how important they are. It's a mind game thing - once they realize no one is impressed - and how petty it makes them look they usually back off. Of course some are so self impressed they are unable to realize.
;-) |
Mike Schiefelbein
Moderator
Username: Dlnw98
MN
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 678
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 8:17 am: |
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Hey Dennis-
The moderators have very thick skin- no offense taken. Thanks for posting your info in the "For Sale" section! Looks like a very adaptable piece. |
Mike Gorzynski
Member
Username: Tracerprix
NY
Registered: 12-2006
Post Number: 663
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 7:39 am: |
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James,
You need to remove all 8 bolts on the shaft. I just went through this a month or so ago, it actually was not too difficult. I just put a socket on the end and something like a screw driver to keep it from spinning.
Mike |
Jame Collins
Member
Username: Collins6738
NE
Registered: 1-2010
Post Number: 8
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 12:39 am: |
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Ok, so I got the radiator off I'm going to take it to the radaitor shop in the morn to have it cleaned. While I was removing the radiator I discovered that the fan belt is in really bad shape. My question is how do I get the drive shaft bolts out of the rubber housing I have fought with them  ? Do I remove the four bolts or just the three that are connected to the dive shaft? Thanks for all the help James |
Dennis Silver
Member
Username: Jd140il
IL
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 100
| | Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 - 11:47 pm: |
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Mike,
Sorry that I offended the Forum Gods. I was not selling, just trying to pass info along to other members. That is why I did not post pic and referenced the other post which was also removed. I will try posting in for sale section. I am aware of the rules just didn't realize it was getting this nit picky. |
Mike Schiefelbein
Moderator
Username: Dlnw98
MN
Registered: 2-2002
Post Number: 677
| | Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 - 10:03 pm: |
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Don,
Those are beautiful! Nice work.
Mike |
Dennis Silver
Member
Username: Jd140il
IL
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 99
| | Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 - 9:49 pm: |
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No for sale items here, Dennis...
Would love to see them posted in the "For Sale" section of the classifieds, however!
Mike
(Message edited by dlnw98 on January 18, 2010) |
mark mann
Member
Username: Welder
NY
Registered: 8-2009
Post Number: 98
| | Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 - 9:46 pm: |
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Don, that is sweet work. You got a little wide on you tig work at one point. But that is some fine craftsmanship. JK on the tig wandering. |
Don Lynch
Member
Username: 65jd110
Registered: 8-2005
Post Number: 293
| | Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 - 9:37 pm: |
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I made new spindles for my JD 300 and I think they turned out good. I had already bored out the axle and pressed in new bushings. A little paint and I should be good to go, no more sloppy steering.
Don
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Tom Gue
Member
Username: Tgue214
MD
Registered: 1-2010
Post Number: 6
| | Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 - 7:26 pm: |
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Jame,
If the white stuff you see is a crust the coolant went beyond the boiling point from being to low or other possibilities. You can also also use an extended life coolant and get a DCA (Diesel Coolant Adative) which might save a little cash. You can also get test strips to test the DCA level in your existing coolant before you change it to see if it was a good coolant. If a coolant that was not for a diesel was put in it will also cause the white stuff. |
Steve Hayes
Member
Username: Steveh
VA
Registered: 5-2004
Post Number: 1534
| | Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 - 6:11 pm: |
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Jame,
The 332 should be just like a car. As mentioned,drain and flush the radiator but I would recommend you refill with John Deere Cool-Gard II pre-mix. It contains additives that are specifically designed for diesel engines. I suspect the white stuff is foam from running the coolant low. |
Scott Graser
Member
Username: Telescott
Oh
Registered: 11-2008
Post Number: 63
| | Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 - 5:17 pm: |
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James,
Expect mail shortly; if you don’t get a message with a working link let me know. Email in profile.
Scott |
Mike Gault
Member
Username: Mike
Mo
Registered: 1-2005
Post Number: 1603
| | Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 - 4:50 pm: |
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Jame – Yes, you should be able to see the coolant.
On every tractor I own I have torn them down to the frame and gone through everything including having the radiator on my 332 & 430 boiled out and pressure tested for leaks. I wasn’t sure how far you wanted to go with yours, so I just made a suggestion to get you started.
I would suggest you get Operators Manual OMM79602 & Technical Manual 1591for the 332. Good bedtime reading. The TM for the diesel engine is CTM3 if you want that one too. |
Jame Collins
Member
Username: Collins6738
NE
Registered: 1-2010
Post Number: 7
| | Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 - 4:23 pm: |
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So I should be able to see the coolant when I look in? I was thinking that the white stuff that is built might indicate that it needs to be cleaned out? I was thinking about taking it to a shop to get a ultrasonic cleaning done on it any advice? Thank agian James |
Mike Gault
Member
Username: Mike
Mo
Registered: 1-2005
Post Number: 1602
| | Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 - 4:00 pm: |
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Jame – I don’t know what the white stuff is, but this is what I would do. Drain the radiator and flush the system like you would a car or truck. Get a 50/50 mix of anti-freeze and refill to about ½ inch from the top. Start up and run a few minutes and check the level again, you may have to repeat the last step a few times.
Good luck with your 332, great machines and the sound cool too. |
Jame Collins
Member
Username: Collins6738
NE
Registered: 1-2010
Post Number: 6
| | Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 - 3:48 pm: |
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OK I'm new to this. My question is I just purchased a John Deere 332 well today I opened the radiator cap and discovered that there is white stuff built up on the inside of the radiator this brings me to my next question how do I know if my radiator coolant is where it should be? When I look inside the radiator should I see coolant at the top? Thanks James |
Chris Neal (WFM Registry Police Chief)
Member
Username: Smurfslayer
Iowa (IA)
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 2723
| | Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 9:02 pm: |
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Just 40 more tractors to hit the 10k mark!!!
-Chris |
mark mann
Member
Username: Welder
NY
Registered: 8-2009
Post Number: 94
| | Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 8:00 pm: |
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I found the info right on the model info page. I can read that one. Such a idiot I am some times. |
John Fernandez
Member
Username: Vibroluxe
NJ
Registered: 3-2002
Post Number: 1258
| | Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 7:54 pm: |
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Michael - You grabbed that 214 for $50! Great score and great job getting it back in shape and lookin' all purty. 200 series are terrific machines - enjoy! |
mark mann
Member
Username: Welder
NY
Registered: 8-2009
Post Number: 93
| | Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 7:42 pm: |
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I have a resto thread going for my 212. I would like to get a tiller for it, but I can not read the listings to well in the archives. What tiller and what blower should I be looking for?
Getting old and going blind sucks. Well, not that old, but definitely can't see that well any more. Thanx for the help! |
Dennis Eng
Member
Username: Senator
MN
Registered: 12-2007
Post Number: 46
| | Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 7:31 pm: |
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James, you can purchase a technical manual for your 332 at jdparts.com for $110.00. |
Jame Collins
Member
Username: Collins6738
NE
Registered: 1-2010
Post Number: 5
| | Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 6:20 pm: |
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Can someone tell me where I can get a technical manual for a John Deere 332 and a aprox price? Thanks James |
mark mann
Member
Username: Welder
NY
Registered: 8-2009
Post Number: 89
| | Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 5:58 pm: |
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good job on the 430 David. |
David W. Johnson
Member
Username: Djohnson
IL
Registered: 9-2008
Post Number: 28
| | Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 5:42 pm: |
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This followed me home Saturday; my first 430! Got the hood and the side panels in the truck; still need the grill and some other odd-and-end parts.
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Mike Duwe
Member
Username: Mikeduwe
Wi
Registered: 10-2006
Post Number: 3769
| | Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 4:05 pm: |
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It may be a newer v-twin Command if its 22 HP. I would look into that as that might make the tractor worth a lot more if it has a newer replacement engine in it.
$900 is a great price regardless of the engine. Make sure to post pictures if you get it. |
Ron Tierney
Member
Username: Rtiernery
ohio
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 10
| | Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 2:31 pm: |
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Some one was saying to offer my 160 but i dont think it would be a fair trade
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Ron Tierney
Member
Username: Rtiernery
ohio
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 9
| | Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 2:28 pm: |
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ok would 900 be a good price for that even know it is missing those parts. |
Roger Henning
Member
Username: Woodpecker41
WI
Registered: 3-2002
Post Number: 3885
| | Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 12:11 pm: |
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Ron if its a 22 hp someone has changed the motor. Original was 19.9 HP. A 400 is a great tractor but almost everything is unique to them and is not interchangeable with other models. 400s were last built in 1982 so I think you need to get more and better information on it as a lot of what you have is incorrect. Roger |
