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    JD 300 anti freeze in oil, diesel 3179

    Hi All removed oil pan to remove broken dip stick. found anti freeze in oil. engine was supposed to be overhauled by PO. I have put at least 150 hours on it always ran well.Suggestions ?? should I try to just re torque the head ?? or go for a new head gasket (hoping that's the problem ) I have...
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    1954 naa clutch issues

    Hello All went to look at a 54 NAA yesterday. Looked in Fair shape ,had a loader too. All hydraulics seemed to work, hard starting, could not get it in gear ?? and it stalled when the clutch was depressed. was told it was sitting for a while. whats something like this worth Any idea what the...
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    hydraulic pressure ?

    looking at a old 2010 to buy ....... owner says "Hydraulic issue where once in awhile once it warms up the hydraulics have little power, let it cool down and it's fine again. Doesn't always have this issue, was told it needs the hydraulic filter replaced. " Any thoughts from the all knowing...
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    old JD 300 industrial parts needed

    Looking for a left battery cover for my 300. Also someone to tell me how to get the brake master cylinder out,(do I need to lift the frame ? )a service manual would be great to have Thanks In advance !!
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    Oil & Fuel  replacement of fuel pump

    Hello Everyone just replaced me starter that was toast with an after market unit. Problem is that the fuel pump won't go back into the block all the way ( about 1/4 " ) short of the block before the bottom of the pump hits the starter.Questions: 1. can I build the pump out from the block with...
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    JD 300 industrial no start

    got the machine stuck pretty good yesterday. went to get a chain ,came back ,no start,can't get it to turn over any amount ( like it's locked up ) all I get is a buzzing sound from the starter area. like it's trying to engage but flywheel won't move .Ran fine before the lock up ? Any clues ? I...
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    no brakes on JD 300 industrial

    I have no brakes on my machine. Drained and changed all hydo. fluid and filters. was real ugly grey fluid. put new boots on shift levers.and now keep in the barn out of weather. Tried bleeding them several times. no luck. last time I bled them the fluid was looking milky again after only 20-30...
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    Buying Advice  what year is it

    Looking at a 300 loader backhoe to purchase. been sitting a couple of years . turns over but no start. What should I check 1st ? was told it ran great before it was parked . I am asuming bad fuel at least buy now. should I lube the cylinders 1st with marvel or simular to unstick the rings if...
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