case-ih 444

I bought an IH 444 last year as a project. I've been using it frequently to mow, scrape snow, run a post hole digger, and haul firewood. I started it one day last week and found it to have a miss. While diagnosing it, I learned that the distributor was seizing up. When I removed the distributor...

I have a gas IH 444 w/o power steering and last year the PTO worked fine and easily went in and out of gear but the last time I bush hogged I had trouble getting it in gear. I had to throttle down to an idle and it would still grind a little going in. I used it all winter setting round bales...

We have a 444 that my family has owned since new. It is a gas model with power steering. Its our main most versatile tractor. My dad changed all the fluids in it recently and now it has developed a few hydraulic leaks. The worst one is coming out of the brake pedal dust boot on the right...

:confused:I have a clutch that is stuck to flywheel can I get some help of how to disengauge this. 444ih tractor.it dosent set around that long.one day it worked next day it didn't.

I recently purchased a IH 444. there is excessive noise coming from the transmission so I'm starting off by checking levels and filters. Anyone know where the filter is on this tractor? I doesn't appear to be tied in with the rest of the hydraulics. thanks Isaac

The good ol 444 I've been working on. Saw the hydraulic fluid was a little low per the manual the other day (manual states fluid level should be at the bottom of the plug channel on the top of the housing). Lift and hydraulics worked fine. Added 1 gal Hy-Tran equivalent fluid yesterday, ran it...

Ok so I picked up a 1971 IH 444. Original owner of this one was an IH collector, 3700hrs, pretty original straight gas tractor. Factory remote kit and power steering. Has a few unoriginal items on it (seat), but mostly a great looking straight tractor.* He mentioned that he put new plugs...

Looking at a IH 444 gas. Pictures look good and it is a one owner tractor, but it has only been used a few hours in the past 6 years he says. I asked about any problems and he says the brakes are touchy and the 3 point leaks down after a couple of days. As long as the 3 point does not leak...

Does anyone here know what the coil winding resistance should be on an international 444 (gas)? I've got a no-spark condition. Need to start checking when I get home. First the starter connections since I just put on a rebuilt starter... make sure the wires are hooked up right to bring 12v to...

I am interested in getting a new bush hog to use with my 1969 International Harvester 444. Does anyone know what maximum weight bush hog I should get that won't cause the front end to come off the ground? I do not have a front-end loader or any weights. My tractor weighs about 3800 pounds...

I have a 444 that loses oil pressure when engine warms up. I removed the oil pump to find the gasket blown out and the pump cover bent about .020 between 2 of the bolts. Anyone else have this issue, or know a good fix?

Hi, I'm having a problem removing the transmission top cover on my IH 444 1976. I've tried removing the lift housing as described in the workshop manual but i cant get it off. I've losened all cover bolts (11 pcs I think) and removed the suction filter. Anyone have a suggetion to what I'm doing...

Hi, I'm having a problem removing the transmission top cover on my IH 444 1976. I've tried removing the lift housing as described in the workshop manual but i cant get it off. I've losened all cover bolts (11 pcs I think) and removed the suction filter. Anyone have a suggetion to what I'm doing...

I picked up a 1968 IH 444 gasser, runs quite well but needs a few things done to it. Like adjusting the clutch for the PTO, No drawbar, & no swing chains on the lower links. I also got a loader that came off a 444 (not this one) and need to figure out where to tie in the hydraulics. What...

Dad is looking at getting something slightly more modern than his 8n. Something that will make a good bushhog tractor. General requirements: Power steering Live hydraulics live or independent PTO 40ish HP Lighter weight smaller platform lower COG. IE: Not a rowcrop with 38" rears and heavy...

We've got an International 444 diesel. It uses the oil bath & wire mesh system for the air filter. In three words: I hate it I've already converted the arcane oil filter canister to a spin on. Want to do something similar to this. I've been doing a google search and thus far, haven't found...

Hi, Some of you amy have seen on other threads i have posted but i have just purchased an IH 444 and i have been looking it over trying everything out and i have a few questions. Firstly, the PTO lever, it seems you don't have to clutch it to engage the PTO, i have never seen this before so...

Hi Guys Posted this in a different forum but realised it was wrong one and now can't delete. Hope this ok admins? Im just looking at buying an IH 444 - the newer model - and i am told that there is a preheater but the owner doesn't have a clue how to work them and i can't seem to see how it...

Hi Guys Im just looking at buying an IH 444 - the newer model - and i am told that there is a preheater but the owner doesn't have a clue how to work them and i can't seem to see how it would work. Does the round thing that looks like a pepper pot have something to do with it? Apparently there...

I am looking for a hydraulic pump P/n 377033R94 for my IH 444 with gasoline engine and without steering....

I just bought a IH 444 and it will not start without a shoot of ether. It seems to me that the glow plugs are not working the wire from the relay to the 1st glow plug looke to be melted. How can I repair and what is the wiring digram from the glow plug switch to the relay and to the glow plugs...

bought 444 gas, over 6 months ago, as a user/fixer upper. front external pump on it runs a mid mount sickle mower. I removed pump, lines, accumulator tank and mower ,which is hyd. plus cyls. also had spare lift plate, so I removed supply/return plate from hyd lift. I filled it with 5 gal plus...

Howdy! I'm new here. Just bought an old IH 444 and realized that, according to my manual, the tractor is missing the brake lock lever's retainer plate, which means the brakes lock every time you apply them. It appears there never was a plate, so I'm puzzled. Thoughts? Mark

Hey all, Just ran into another problem with my 444 today. I had been working with it for only about an hour when I drove back in 4th gear (low) to go scoop up another load of dirt with the FEL. After pushing in the clutch, braking to a stop, then shifting into first, it wouldn't move when I let...

Anyone happen to know how these levers are removed? My shop manual doesn't cover this. It does cover removing the shaft from the case/reservior, but not just the levers. I would guess that other models are similar to the 444. There's one nut on the end of the shaft. I removed that nut, thinking...

Recently purchased an IH 444 US version diesel. Engine had just been totally re-built and it runs like a locomotive. When looking at it, I didn't notice any unusual transmission noises but after getting it home and running it for a couple of hours I noticed a growling that seems to be on the...

I have an IH 444 diesel with 3164 hours. I bought it 4 years ago with 3000 hours . The clutch has always slipped when pulling hard in any high range gear. It will spin the tires without slipping in the lower 4 gears but has always slipped under a heavy load in upper gears. It has not been a...

I just had a front spindle fail. completely snapped in half behind the inner wheel bearing. Purchased a new spindle only to find that the outer wheel bearing has to small an inside diameter and won't fit the new axle. The inner wheel bearing is fine. Has anybody come across this before? Can it...

A fellow nearby has a gas IH 444 with very low hours for sale. Are there any big flaws with this model? Anything special I should look for?

Hello all, just new to the site and have a question for you. I'm looking at at 444 for possible purchase. It has 3800 hours on it and looks as good as a tractor built in the 70's should. Price is 2800.00, which I don't think is out of line. Any coments or advice on one of these? Thanks

Anyone know if the IH 2000 front loader will work well and fit on an International 444 tractor ? Anyone tell me if they've used an IH 2000 loader, and what they think of it ?

We've got an International 444. Last fall, I installed a new injectin pump and all is now working fine. During the install process, I found three bolts. I don't have any pictures, so I'll try to describe the process.... ON the side of the machine is the drive gear for the pump. The pump...

I have made referance to this in other post, and will bring it up again here. Years ago, as a teenager, my father bought a used IH 444 for use on our small farm. I am thinking that it may have been an early 70's model. For us, " especially me" this tractor was "The Coolest Thing" Big...