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Georg Heck
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Username: Montanany
NY
Registered: 3-2004
Post Number: 1545
Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 7:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Kenny Sutton,

Looks like someone pirated your email!! I just got an email saying you were stranded in London and wanted me to send you money.
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Brandan Smoker
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Username: Jd140
Pa
Registered: 9-2008
Post Number: 148
Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 7:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Thanks for the comment on my dad`s 430 James! Here is an action shot of it from today.

Brandan

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Steven Abel
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Username: Sabo461
NJ
Registered: 1-2003
Post Number: 541
Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 7:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Well here in Southern, Nj ( Philadelphia,PA area )we just officially have had the snowiest year ever recorded. The previous record was 65" and we now have topped 70" so far this winter and it's still snowing outside. The 318 with the 49 blower did great except one little problem with my chute that was a quick fix.
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Steve Wolgamott
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Username: Poolguy
MI
Registered: 12-2008
Post Number: 134
Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 5:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
IT FIGURES !! We get some snow. and the plow plugged up the end of my driveway, and my tractor is in my workshop being fitted for a loader...time to get out the shovel.
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Mark A. Miller
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Username: Monkey_business
IL
Registered: 6-2005
Post Number: 1118
Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 4:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
W Nobel Carl, JD dealers also have a little known move it as well. they charge for the service, but might want to look them up and ask their prices too. Mark
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James Thorne
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Username: James20659
MD
Registered: 8-2009
Post Number: 6
Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 4:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Thank you guys very much for all the information. This is a great site. I think I'm gonna go ahead and purchase the 430 if it all looks good when I get there.

Brandan, tell your dad that is one sharp looking 430. I'm hoping mine will look close to that when I'm finished with it.
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W Noble Carl
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Username: Wnc3
TX
Registered: 2-2010
Post Number: 4
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 9:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Scott,
thanks for the note...
I saw the move it board. Not many ever go as far as Houston.


Noble
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Scott Graser
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Username: Telescott
Oh
Registered: 11-2008
Post Number: 87
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 9:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
W Noble Carl

There is a "Move It" thread in the Weekend Freedom Machines Classifieds. You may post there and a member or members may be able to help you out.

Scott
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JRL
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Username: Jlang

Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 4807
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 9:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
John Lee, That cab is a Cozy Cab. Sold by John Deere dealers. They made a pretty nice cab, IMHO.
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Brandan Smoker
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Username: Jd140
Pa
Registered: 9-2008
Post Number: 147
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 8:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Hey John,
My dad says thanks for the comment on his 430. Looks like we will be using it tomorrow. We are supposed to get 12-18"

Brandan
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John Lee
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Username: 85_gt_kid
VA
Registered: 7-2009
Post Number: 6
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 8:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I guess I put this in the wrong place last time so im fixing sorry :-).

Does anyone know if this cab on this 430 from JD or another company or is it some custom piece. I tried emailing the owner but no response.

Thanks

John

http://www.weekendfreedommachines.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=42784
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W Noble Carl
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Username: Wnc3
TX
Registered: 2-2010
Post Number: 3
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 8:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Any ideas on shipping tractors?
I'm looking for someone who will pick up at sellers door and deliver to my business address.
I considered Forward Air(used for Motorcycles)
But I think their containers are too narrow
(might work with deck removed).
Not too sure about all the "freight brokers"
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JRL
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Username: Jlang

Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 4801
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 1:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
OK, I admit it...
I screwed up. I meant to post this photo on post # 4800.
140+4800_Sweepster-as-found
That was my first real jd garden tractor I bought with the model 4800 Sweepster broom attachment on the way home from the Little G show in August of 2002.

I now have the sweepster mounted on my jd 300 dedicated to that useage.

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Brandan, Tell your father we like his Snow blowing setup on that nice looking 430! :-)
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joe hageman
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Username: Hageman
ohio
Registered: 8-2005
Post Number: 30
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 11:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I have a 430. I was able to fine a new style quick hitch for 318.321 ect. You will have to widen it 2" for the 430 to work. The frame extension bracket is on E bay or you can get it as parts from J.D. Joe
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Brandan Smoker
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Username: Jd140
Pa
Registered: 9-2008
Post Number: 146
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 11:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
James,
Yes, Deere did make a quick hitch for the 430. They are getting very hard to find though. My dad has a new quick attach 47 blower on his 430.

Brandan

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Mark Vanhutton
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Username: Mark_v
Va
Registered: 4-2009
Post Number: 53
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 10:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
James,
I paid about the same for mine when I got it, less than half the hours, but not what I would consider in "pretty good" condition, but it was all there and it ran very well. After about 8 months of doing all the little things that needed to be done and considering what the same money would have allowed me to get with the GT's that are sold new today, I think it was well worth it.

On the second question, I am unaware of any adapter that would allow you to utilize any of the quik tatch attachments that are out there for the newer models. In order to attach anything to the front of the 430, you would either have to manufacture something yourself, or find a BM16360 front extension bracket that is, unfortunately, unavailable from JD. You can find them on Epay every so often, and be warned, they ain't cheap. Older, original attachments are still out there. I found a model 56 blade, originally off a 400, I think, and had one of my welding buddies make some modifications to allow it to work on my 430.

Good luck, and let us know how it works out for you.

Mark V.
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James Thorne
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Username: James20659
MD
Registered: 8-2009
Post Number: 5
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 9:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Good morning everybody. I was looking at buying a John Deere 430 w/ 60" deck. There is one listed locally to me and the guy is asking $3200. It appears to be in pretty good condition and he says mechanically it is very sound with 1900 hrs. First question...is this a good deal? Second question...do they make a front newer style quick hitch adapter that fits the 430 so that you can use the newer style quick hitch blades and snowblowers? Thanks for any help.
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Edward H. Lincoln
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Username: Ed_lincoln
Wa.
Registered: 7-2003
Post Number: 1579
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 8:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Chuck: Take those 2 tractors all apart and haul the parts to the chemical stripper in Portland. I'm curious how much it would cost. I see a 70 sitting in a barn, right by the door, on the North side of Carnation, Wa.
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Chuck Van Dusen
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Username: Chuckv
OR
Registered: 1-2007
Post Number: 2994
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 7:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Another impromptu Deere hunt!

Went to look at a 70 hood that was said to be in better shape than the one on my recently acquired 110 round fender tractor. It was in fact a better hood, and was on a 1973 model 70 that had been brought out to Washington State from Wisconsin many years back. This guy was the second owner and for a time he had the snow thrower on it before he moved out here -- the tractor still has the mounting frame for the thrower under the front of it, complete with the rear angle braces. The original engine was replaced by an 8 HP Tecumseh electric start engine, and the tires and seat are shot.

I ended bring back the whole thing as it was not much more than getting just the hood (and if my wife asks, you guys can swear to it...) along with a 34 inch mower that is in surprisingly good condition.

Maybe I should get this thing back in to running shape as other members here have told me this is the 'right size' Deere for my 50 cart...

Here are a few pictures:




It's getting harder to store/hide all the projects around here -- so I better get busy making these two new-to-me tractors earn their keep or disappear.

Chuck
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Pete Anderson
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Username: Challenger
Maryland
Registered: 1-2010
Post Number: 21
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 6:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
JD,
Thanks for the suggestion. I went to Applied Industrial Technologies today and got a Goodyear belt that works perfectly. This outfit markets a fascinating array of specialty mechanical products for the DIY mechanic. They were out of their free catalogues at the store but they are available on their web site. I got the blower drive belt (68 inches long) for around 12 dollars and change. I believe they have outlets all over the country. I was talking to the guy about his locktite products. He says that there are some formulations now that will bind cylindrical joining surfaces as if the two surfaces they were cast as one unit. There are others that will remedy looseness or wear in cylindrical joining surfaces. There are other composition products that can be applied to a worn shaft and re-tooled to return it to its original diameter. I am always fascinated with new product introductions that make a mechanics life easier. Disclaimer - These remarks are offered only for information purposes and are not intended as an endorsement of the company or any of its products.
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Adam J Quist
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Username: Aquist06
New York
Registered: 12-2009
Post Number: 57
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 2:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Hi everyone, I just picked up a haban 426A sickle mower this weekend. I was wondering if anyone might know what size belt goes from the drive pulley to the main pulley that runs the sickle itself. It didn't have one with it.

Thanks
Adam
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JD Gorton
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Username: Jg106
IL
Registered: 10-2009
Post Number: 25
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 9:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Pete,
You should be able to take the john deere part number for the belt to carquest or similar and they should be able to look it up and get you the right sized belt in another brand.
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Mike Duwe
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Username: Mikeduwe
Wi
Registered: 10-2006
Post Number: 3870
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 6:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
W Nobel, not sure how far you want to travel, or if you know someone that travels, but there is a pretty nice looking 332 in the For Sale section priced very reasonable.
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Pete Anderson
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Username: Challenger
Maryland
Registered: 1-2010
Post Number: 18
Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 5:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Terry,

Thanks a heap. That is exactly what I was looking for. I was pretty sure my belt was too skinny and extremely old. Makes my morning. I have located an outfit called Applied Industrial Technologies locally that claims to be into a lot of things, including power transmission items, including belts. Never heard of them before and I hope they do retail. Now I have the specs. to work with. Thanks again.
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Steve Pace
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Username: Steven
In
Registered: 4-2005
Post Number: 428
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 9:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Gary, That looks great. Good job!!

Steve
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Terry W
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Username: Terry246
WV
Registered: 11-2005
Post Number: 480
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 9:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Gary, Nice job on the winter project. Now the wait to go get it dirty!

Pete, The 200 series with a 37A blower use a 1/2" belt.

Specification
Weight 0.62 LBS 0.28 Kg
Belt Section HA
Effective Length 79.300 IN
Width 0.500 IN
Thickness 0.310 IN
Angle 32
Material POLYE
Finish
Note H

belt

Terry
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Gary Blackman Jr.
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Username: Geb63619
Michigan
Registered: 3-2004
Post Number: 743
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 8:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Well I got one Winter project finished today and of coarse I had my little helper.

No onto the next project.

1


Click here for more pictures
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Pete Anderson
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Username: Challenger
Maryland
Registered: 1-2010
Post Number: 17
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 6:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Roger,

Thanks. I am OK with the length but I would like to know what width belt you run on a 37/37a? However, I suppose if the correct belt width should be wider than 7/16, then it would change my length some too since it would ride farther out on the drive and driven pulley v's. I assume the PTO pulley on all 216s would be the same so I would like to know what that PTO belt width should be? Right now, I have no idea what the correct width belt to use on the PTO pulley on the 16 horse Kohler engine. As you can tell, I am only in the discover phase of owning my first JD garden tractor. Thanks again.
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Roger Henning
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Username: Woodpecker41
WI
Registered: 3-2002
Post Number: 3991
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 6:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Pete if it is a 36 blower they were designed for RF tractors but JD did sell an adapter to newer tractors like your 216. The original part number for the belt was M43569 but is no longer available from JD and I could find no length measurements for it. Maybe a Google search would find it for you. Roger
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Pete Anderson
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Username: Challenger
Maryland
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Post Number: 16
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 6:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Alright fellas I need your advice. About a month ago I bought my first JD, a 216. It came with a 36 snowblower, mower, and tiller. I just broke the snowblower drive belt that came with the blower. There is no identification on the belt whatsoever. I suspect that the broken belt is an after market and too narrow for the pulleys. It measures 7/16" across the backside. Is the belt listed for the 36 on the JD parts site the one I want for my setup - 36 on a 216? It looks completely different than the 37 and 37a parts layout. Is there a way to determine the correct width of a belt by measuring the pulley width? I may need to get a non-JD belt to get my job done. The broken belt's length appeared OK before it broke but I question the width which seems on the narrow side. Thanks.
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Dennis Eng
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Username: Senator
MN
Registered: 12-2007
Post Number: 70
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 5:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Brandon, happy birthday to you too!
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Brandon D'Avis
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Username: Deere_317
WA
Registered: 1-2007
Post Number: 608
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 5:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Happy B-Day Steve Pace, its also my Birthday!
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Tim Deichler
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Username: Deichler
WI
Registered: 8-2007
Post Number: 206
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 5:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Steve Pace, happy birthday to you too. A girl I went to school with does modeling and yep, her birthday is today too, and she LOVES John Deere, not quite as much as I do, but close.
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Robbie Lesmeister
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Username: Robbie
MO
Registered: 2-2010
Post Number: 1
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 4:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I need help deleting my tractors from the registry Thanks Robbie
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W Noble Carl
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Username: Wnc3
TX
Registered: 2-2010
Post Number: 2
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 3:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
332 update...
I just received some more pictures and it is
rougher than I thought. The front grill is missing and they rigged an electric cooling fan in it's place. The paint has overspray.
At this point I think I'm looking again.
I missed a deal on a 330 for $1500.00, all original, 1200 hrs.
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Scott Graser
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Username: Telescott
Oh
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Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 3:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Just a reminder, don’t forget to post the pictures of the snow plowing in “The Corner Store” - Snow Thread for 2009-2010
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W Noble Carl
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Username: Wnc3
TX
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Post Number: 1
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 2:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Need advice on 332 Garden Tractor:
found one with 750 hours.
Has correct deck, but not original.
Missing left engine panel and rear lights and light buckets,
If I can get it for $2000.00 Is that a fair deal, they want $2300. 2nd owner, repainted.
I want this a much for a project as to cut my grass.
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Steve Pace
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In
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Post Number: 427
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 2:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Happy birthday John Deere and to me too. Yep two great guys born on this day.LOL
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Tim Deichler
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Username: Deichler
WI
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Post Number: 204
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 11:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Happy 206th birthday today John Deere! Amazing to see how just a plow, turn't into such a wonderful company! If only he was around, I sure would like to meet him!
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matt wilkinson
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ne
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Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 12:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Yes Bika it is a 37a in the background and yes it is in running condition I look forward to many years of blowing snow and tillage work with it.So far it seems to run great but I have only drove it for a little ways.Of course the variator needs adjusting and a few other things need to be done but I hope I got a good deal
Thanks Matt
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Bika
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Username: Jbsdeere
OH
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Post Number: 84
Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 10:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Got to play in almost a foot of the wet and heavy white stuff. 210 charged right through as usual
Square shoot has no problem clearing a 4' wall.


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Man, I love this thing

Very well bought 212. It will serve you well with the 37a in the background:-) I assume it is in running condition?

(Message edited by robb318 on February 07, 2010)
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Jim Westman
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Username: Westmanfam
PA
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Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 7:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Good evening everyone, I had a long day plowing with my 72 110 but I ran into a problem and I can't seem to get it resolved. I came to the end of my push and thought that I had put it into reverse but it was 4th gear and when I let the clutch out the tractor stalled. Normally, this wouldn't be a problem but it is stuck in gear and I can't get it out. I tried rocking it, I jacked it up but no luck. I can get it started (in 4th) but it won't come out of gear. I tried so hard that I snapped the gear shift, so I guess I need a new one. Any ideas as to what went wrong. Thanks, Jim
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matt wilkinson
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Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 7:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Well I went ahead and done it.I didnt think I could go wrong for 400 dollars.If I remember right its an 1980.
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GRP - "North Coast Herd"
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Username: Afponiky
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Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 7:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Mod, please clean this up.... I don't have enough screen to even try to see this!!



Hello everyone!
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Pete Anderson
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Username: Challenger
Maryland
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Post Number: 12
Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 6:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
With regard to the rubber flap upgrade on the blower, didn't we decide that it was best to place the flap on the trailing rather than the leading side of the auger paddle. That way if there was a stick, stone, etc., it would not force the flap back and wedge it between the cowling and the metal auger paddle? Just a small refinement, but it made sense to me when I read elsewhere on this site.
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John Fernandez
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Username: Vibroluxe
NJ
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Post Number: 1278
Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 5:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Had fun with the 37A in the snow today. Did the rubber paddle mod and put on a longer walk behind blower chute. Was amazed at how well this thing threw snow





Gotta remember - don't spit into the wind or something like that...
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Matthew Trump
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Username: Mjtrump
NY
Registered: 5-2009
Post Number: 14
Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 4:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Chris Neal,
Here are the pictures you requested. They are not great pictures, but I think the help explain. Obviously form the gouge in the middle of the rubber, there is a rough spot in the race that needs to be smoothed, but it did not have a negative impact on the performance. No clogs, even in one inch of snow, and I didn't have to drive fast, but I was at WOT.
If you need better pictures or have any questions, just ask. I hope that this helps.

Matt






(Message edited by robb318 on February 07, 2010)
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john turner
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il
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Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 2:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
HI folks my son and I just registered here. We bought the John Deere 400 that didn't run as a FFA project for my son. Looking forward to finding good information for restoring this tractor. He has done 2 tractors prior to this, one was a Cub Cadet 1641 and the other was a JD 314.
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stephen shiery
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MO
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Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 1:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Matt Proden,

You have found the best place to get answers for your questions. You might do a search on HH100 engines and read some articles. Parts are getting scarce. A couple of the later Tecumseh engines have been put in place of the HH100 but I don't know which ones or if modifications were made to the tractors. Sears LGT's used a lot of Tecumseh engines, so maybe some parts are available from them.

There are lots of tractor rehab/refurbish/rebuild threads on this site. There's probably a step-by-step engine overhaul thread somewhere on here, too.

Steve
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Matt Proden
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Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 12:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Hello, i am new here... i just bought a '67 john deere 112... it does not run and im feeling a little overwhelmed on where to start... this is my first mower project and i have minimal small engine knowledge... this is a project for me and my son both to learn on... any way is there a modern replacement for the 10 hp tecumseh? or perhaps a place to buy new parts? also is there a place to view assembly drawings or wiring diagrams? any info would be helpful... i also purchased the rototiller, deck, and dozer blade... so info on those would also be helpful... thank you, matt
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John Riggins
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Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 12:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Thank you Doug...Will do.....
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Doug Koltz
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Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 11:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Hi John Riggins,
Welcome to WFM. If you post your question about the 445 and loader on the Late Model Forum you will get some good responses on the tractor/loader combo. Right now the Founders and Moderators are working on allowing "what its worth" questions on the site.
When you get responses on the tractor combo you can click on the responders name and you will get info on them along with their email address. You can the contact them directly to get their opinions on pricing.
As for the 420, there should be plenty of members on this forum with lots of info on it.
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Seth Reynolds
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Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 10:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
John Deere Wheel Covers

I am a parts man at Heartland Farm and Lawn in Sedalia, MO and frequent visitor to WFM. John Deere just informed us that they are no longer making the old style embossed John Deere hubcaps part #'s M42183 8" and M42184 12". I ordered a set myself and as far as I can tell they are the same as the originals just without the white paint around the raised JOHN DEERE lettering. As of today there are approximately 15 sets of rears and 100 sets of fronts.

I talked with my manager and he allowed me to give everyone on WFM a special price before they were all gone. A set of four (two 8" fronts and two 12" rears) for $150 shipped UPS ground to your door. Deere's list price is $193.98 without shipping.

If interested you can call me at (660) 620-1483 or email seth_reynolds@ymail.com. And I will get a set ordered for you. }
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JRL
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Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 8:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I have also seen a 140 that was an H2. Don't know if it was factory or not, but i THINK IT WAS.
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Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 8:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Jim & Jerry, Not all 140s had front outlets. Here's a photo in my WFM gallery album showing one I saw at the Dumont Museum that didn't have any outlets.
Hope this helps.
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Jim Briney
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Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 7:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Jerry, Welcome to WFM!!!

Lots of good people and info around here!

Here is a link from the "Model Info" area regarding the 140:

http://www.weekendfreedommachines.com/info/index.php

It discussed the brakes but not the front outlets.
I believe the H1 has one set of front ports, that work off of the same circuit as the deck lift would. The H3 split that into separate circuits for deck, front left, front right. Again, I think thats right, but maybe someone else can confirm.
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Jerry Muncie
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Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 6:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I'm sure I've got my facts twisted here, partly because I haven't been able to find and verify what I think I've read, so straighten me out as necessary.

Did all 140s have steering brakes? I thought I read that the '68s didn't. The tractor I'm stalking supposedly is a 14 hp so that would make it newer than '68, anyway, correct?

Did the H1 have a set of front remotes? I thought I read that the H1 only had hydraulics to the deck lift.

Was a rear PTO standard equipment or optional? Was it a PTO shaft or pulley?

Thanks,
Jerry
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Mike T Indiana herd
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Posted on Friday, February 05, 2010 - 11:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
For the right hydro cub, like a 1/49, it would be a good trade if you want a green one. Even an H1 can be a nice worker tractor. I would go with the integral (sleeve) style hitch over the cat 0 3pt. More implements avaible for the sleeve hitch and much more affordable price wise. If you can get the serial number off the tag, we can figure out the year of production. Knocking can be a rod issue, piston slap or as simple as the timing being out of spec or worn points. I have seen worn out points, causing the timing to be out of spec sound like a rod that is ready to let go. But once the engine got a new set of points/condenser it ran quiet as a mouse. Good Luck in your search for a 140. Mike
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Phil Peterson
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Posted on Friday, February 05, 2010 - 10:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Jerry - Welcome to WFM! I am not a 140 owner, but most likely that is an H1 with a single pair of hydraulic ports in the front. The H3 would likely have two sets of ports.

If I recall correctly, the 140 would have individual rear brakes - one pedal for each side.

Good luck!
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Jerry Muncie
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Posted on Friday, February 05, 2010 - 10:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I fall into the pre-newbie category since I don't have a John Deere, yet. I lean toward the yellow tractors, but I've had my eye on a 140 for about a year now--just haven't been able to make contact with the owner and get a deal made. Digger's recent acquisition has renewed my interest in the 140. Tonight I was in the 140's neighborhood dealing with a gut on yellow parts. That guy called the 140's owner and found out he has no interest in selling, but he might trade for a hydrostat Cub Cadet. I got a close look at the front of the 140, but the rest was covered with a tarp and had stuff stacked on it. The tractor has been sitting for at least a year. It ran when parked, but the engine was knocking. It does have a mower deck. The grille is missing. There's a crack in the front of the hood, but that's minor fiberglass work.

From what I've read, I understand that there were H1s and H3s, but I thought that only the H3s had front remotes and they had two sets. This tractor has one set of remotes on the right side and now holes where the left set would have been. Was there an H2, or did they only have one set of front remotes when equipped with a 3-point hitch? I've seen this tractor from the rear before and I'm pretty sure it didn't have a 3-point, but it may have been removed. The hydraulic levers were covered tonight, so I couldn't see how many there were. Any way of knowing if this tractor would have steering brakes...tarp covered the pedals, too.

Thanks in advance for the info,
Jerry

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