Thank you for making these videos. I just bought a 2030 at online auction , only saw video of it running and in naive ignorance of me took the owners word to how well he took care it of the tractor and great shape it was in. The truth was not in him but apparently stupidity is in me. I’m working on steering right now so thank you very much for these videos. Plus, thank you for reminding me to take the extra precautions for safety.
Thank you so much for making this video. I purchased a 1030 with all the same problems. It was dangerous to drive down the road, due to the steering being so sloppy. There was no trace of needle bearings left and then the axle housing hole was all worn larger also. This video has helped tremendously! Thanks again!!!
Thank you for posting this. I've got an old 2020 whose bell crank is so sloppy it won't hardly turn. This winter (if it makes it til then!) it's getting nosed in and pulled apart to see what all it's going to take to tighten it up. Your video was an excellent 'primer' for my project. I appreciate your taking the time to make it. I'll most likely be watching it several times in a few months!
Just bought a 2130 and have exactly this issue. Got the workshop manual but watching this makes everything clear. Thank you for posting this video, made an old Pom happy, thanks again.
I both mine in 1976 the modle was 1973 it sat on the dealers lot for 3 years had 1.5 hrs on it its 50 years old still going strong 2500 hrs on it now she still looks good been in shed ever sents i had it.
hello bear I have a jd 2030 since recently, and since it is over 40 years old, I have some repairs waiting for me inspired by your films, I have renovated the front axle, thank you for your help and simple explanations coming directly from an experienced mechanic
I was having a difficult time removing the tie rod on my 3020 when I came across this video. The design was similar enough so I gave your technique a try and it worked great! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.
Thank you for showing this . I have looked all over the You tube world about a John Deere front end . I have a1973 2120 John Deere and the front end needs work on the part you are doing plus the spindles for the wheels plus bearing in the parts that the tie rod end tie on too . You have a good one eh Canada here
GREAT VIDEO!!!! My carpentry skills far surpass my mechanic skills and your video saved me a pile of cash. I had to replace the bellcrank on a 2020 and this video was priceless to me. Thanks for the video!!!
Thank you for posting such valuable information on the 2030. Mine has been a source of anxiety because it needs everything yours does. It is still in use, but this winter will finally be the time renew many of the systems. You're doing a great job making these tasks look easy!
Great to see an informative video working on the John Deere 2030, currently restoring my dads. Renewed the bushings on the front axle but the wheels are flicking back and forth when driving, think there is alignment issues! This is the least of my worries, the hydraulics are acting up, can't wait for your hydraulic repair videos ha ha.
Hi Lance, really nice work and great to see the pins/shims come out with controlled force! Keep sharing big chap. Kindest regards from a very cold Bonnie Scotland. Joe.
Thanks Joe, As you go into winter we are in summer now, another month and it will get quite hot, days are 30-34 deg C at present but 38 is not uncommon. 38 sucks the energy out of you if it is very humid as well. Thanks for watching and commenting.
cooeee lance. just clocked onto you from bcbloc's referral. been watching the yanks doing it for ages but great to have found the genuine article here showing us how it's done. keep on keeping on! ps; good to hear a shifter called a shifter
Hello Lance, thank you for this video! I am restoring my 1120 and I've used al of these techniques! I've also made an exact copy of the bushing for the steering, it works perfect! Happy New year to you.
Good job Lance, your tractor is about like my 2640 I did the same job on mine except I did not have a fork truck or shop floor to do it in, I guess the worst part was getting the axel back in without killing my self quite a pain but I got it.
Great video! I’m also looking to replace the rear pin. Is there a specific direction it needs to come out and does it require a press? Thanks for the informative content!
There is a shoulder on the pin and it knocks out from the back forwards and the front axle when in place holds it there. They are a bit of a bugger to get a swing on but it is do able
Spot on Lance. Now I know you're experienced at this, and have the tools, but that was a top job. Also know the hard graft it takes...credit where it's due eh!
Hi Lance, Thanks a lot for your videos and sharing your knowledge. I have a question. For pulling out the bushes you have used a press with 30 T. And after your have tried a handmade extractor. But how do you choose the steel of the threaded bar and nuts ? Indeed considering the forces not all kind of steel would be able to widthstand such forces correct ? I am in process of viewing all your videos. Looks like it is gonna take a while ! Keep going and thanks a lot from France !
That boomarang is a bellcrank. John Deere built those front ends with 2 different sizes of needle bearings and some just had bushings, it depends on the casting number of the front end and bell crank used. It seems they just mixed and used whatever I have never found the parts books to well match what was on the tractors. Pretty sure you put that front bushing in upside down though. The grease is supposed to go around the bushing and come out on top where the load is.
G Day Brian, The grease hole lined up and there is a track around to the load bearing surface, they must have thought it was easy to get grease into that way and there is more surface area to support the load without the grease hole. The 40 and 50 series utility tractors went to a stub axle like pivot with tapered bearings over here after this setup. These old girls were my bread and butter for many years.
We call them bellcrank over here too but I was trying to explain the shape, the top arm on the top of the king pin we call a bellcrank too. But we call fenders mud guards and a hood is a bonnet. And what you call a scale we call a ruler. Our language over here is slowly becoming Americanised if there is such a word as TV, Facebook and RUclips make the world a smaller place.
Bundy Bears Shed I have beat hundreds of those pins and bushings in over the years but i admit it has been probably ten or more since i did a utility tractor like that, We mostly work on 5000 and 6000 series now as the old 30 and 40s are too worn out to bring in the shop. I know on the waterloo built tractors the hole goes on the top but couldn't remember if the utility's had an external groove around the bushing or not.
Great video! I´m doing the frontaxle on my 3130 right now and this video helped alot. Unfortunately my back pivot pin has some wear, and i´m not quite sure how to push it out or back in. To bad you didn´t change yours :) How would you do it? it´s very litte space to the oilpan. Thank you!
@@BundyBearsShed Thanks for the tip! I got it out with a M24 rod with a bunch of thick washer and a socket on the pushing end. Did take som force though :)
Pushed out with a bottle jack and some wood blocks, a little concerned with pushing the replacement back in with the oil pan in the way and all. Hopefully a nice dry ice acetone bath will allow for a quick fit. Any tips would be awesome!
Hello I have a problem in jd 2030, the handbrake linings are torn, do you have a movie how to fix it? whether to remove the lifting arms, or to unscrew the left housing of the rear axle. my tractor is equipped with a cabin. Regards Marek
Hi !! Got your channel location from RustlyGloveBox .. I have a 1951 Ferguson T20 - I also have a John Deere 2010 .. I can't seem to get the PTO to work .. any ideas what it might be? I have heard a lot of people have trouble with 2010 PTO's .. thanks much .. Gary
G Day Gary, Welcome aboard, The 2010 could be a troublesome model at times but the clutch is just a small single disk from memory but I must admit I have not plated with one for ages now. I will have a look whan I get a chance and post here if there is anything comes to mind.
Thx so much! and thanks for getting back to me!! I am also a friend with John Ford in Australia on FB .. I am sure you have never heard of him .. with such a LARGE country .. he has TONS of tractors .. love his FB page . again .. thanks for the info .. I can't believe it is much but just doesn't seem to work .. it acts like it wants to turn .. but doesn't "take off" .. there are two holes for the pto "rod" that comes out of the tractor .. I am assuming they are two different speeds .. I should try and get it out and see if the other "hole" works . thanks again !! Gary
G'day Lance, Thanks for the video, I've been wanting to do the same on my 2130 for years. The steering pin is so badly worn it laughable. Quick question, where did you get your pins from and steel back bearings. We have a John Deere dealer hear in WA but their prices are insane. Is there an email address that I can use to ask any more pressing questions. Finding info on my 2130 is hard work and it would be handy to ask someone with a similar machine. Marco
Duncan Margetts just a better longer lasting brake system. Almost all modern tractors do it that way now John Deere was ahead of the pack back when they bought these out
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Thank you for making these videos. I just bought a 2030 at online auction , only saw video of it running and in naive ignorance of me took the owners word to how well he took care it of the tractor and great shape it was in. The truth was not in him but apparently stupidity is in me.
I’m working on steering right now so thank you very much for these videos.
Plus, thank you for reminding me to take the extra precautions for safety.
Just tke your time and stay safe and it will all work out.
Thank you so much for making this video. I purchased a 1030 with all the same problems. It was dangerous to drive down the road, due to the steering being so sloppy. There was no trace of needle bearings left and then the axle housing hole was all worn larger also. This video has helped tremendously! Thanks again!!!
Glad the videos helped.
Thank you for posting this. I've got an old 2020 whose bell crank is so sloppy it won't hardly turn. This winter (if it makes it til then!) it's getting nosed in and pulled apart to see what all it's going to take to tighten it up. Your video was an excellent 'primer' for my project. I appreciate your taking the time to make it. I'll most likely be watching it several times in a few months!
Thankyou, I hope it helps you out.
Just bought a 2130 and have exactly this issue. Got the workshop manual but watching this makes everything clear. Thank you for posting this video, made an old Pom happy, thanks again.
Glad it helped
I both mine in 1976 the modle was 1973 it sat on the dealers lot for 3 years had 1.5 hrs on it its 50 years old still going strong 2500 hrs on it now she still looks good been in shed ever sents i had it.
Sounds like a good one for sure.
hello bear
I have a jd 2030 since recently, and since it is over 40 years old, I have some repairs waiting for me
inspired by your films, I have renovated the front axle, thank you for your help and simple explanations coming directly from an experienced mechanic
Best of luck! I hope it all goes well for you.
I was having a difficult time removing the tie rod on my 3020 when I came across this video. The design was similar enough so I gave your technique a try and it worked great! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.
Thanks Gary, Im glad it worked for you.
Thanks for sharing all your knowledge. You would not believe how helpful you have been.
Happy to help!
Thank you so much for that great series, that saves my nerves with my good 2130...
Glad to help
Thank you for showing this . I have looked all over the You tube world about a John Deere front end . I have a1973 2120 John Deere and the front end needs work on the part you are doing plus the spindles for the wheels plus bearing in the parts that the tie rod end tie on too . You have a good one eh Canada here
Glad it all helps, good luck with it.
GREAT VIDEO!!!! My carpentry skills far surpass my mechanic skills and your video saved me a pile of cash. I had to replace the bellcrank on a 2020 and this video was priceless to me. Thanks for the video!!!
G day Saypuppy, Well that is good news, glad you got something from it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thank you for posting such valuable information on the 2030. Mine has been a source of anxiety because it needs everything yours does. It is still in use, but this winter will finally be the time renew many of the systems. You're doing a great job making these tasks look easy!
Thanks Alan, I hope it helps
Thanks again for your excellent content! Time to get it done.
You bet!
Great to see an informative video working on the John Deere 2030, currently restoring my dads. Renewed the bushings on the front axle but the wheels are flicking back and forth when driving, think there is alignment issues! This is the least of my worries, the hydraulics are acting up, can't wait for your hydraulic repair videos ha ha.
The steering column one isnt far away, check the pitman arm is tight on the spline, they had a problem with them coming loose.
I like your tutorials, Lance. Regards Arnold Cook, Moolboolaman
Thanks for watching!
Hi Lance, really nice work and great to see the pins/shims come out with controlled force! Keep sharing big chap. Kindest regards from a very cold Bonnie Scotland. Joe.
Thanks Joe, As you go into winter we are in summer now, another month and it will get quite hot, days are 30-34 deg C at present but 38 is not uncommon. 38 sucks the energy out of you if it is very humid as well. Thanks for watching and commenting.
cooeee lance. just clocked onto you from bcbloc's referral. been watching the yanks doing it for ages but great to have found the genuine article here showing us how it's done. keep on keeping on! ps; good to hear a shifter called a shifter
Markinoz welcome aboard Mark, glad to have you here. Yeah a spade is a spade in my shed. Good bit of fun a RUclips channel.
Hello Lance, thank you for this video! I am restoring my 1120 and I've used al of these techniques! I've also made an exact copy of the bushing for the steering, it works perfect!
Happy New year to you.
Nice work!
from Monterrey Mexico, thank`s for the information
Our pleasure!
Good job Lance, your tractor is about like my 2640 I did the same job on mine except I did not have a fork truck or shop floor to do it in, I guess the worst part was getting the axel back in without killing my self quite a pain but I got it.
Joe Tiller yeah Joe that can be a fiddle. I have a few more things to do yet. I will re seal the steering column shortly
I need to take my 2640 apart. Did you buy a new bell crank?
You make it look easy Lance, top job!
Flintstone Engineering did this for 34 years before selling the workshop, was just coming good lol
Where I'm from in Ohio USA, a lot of people just call it "bushhogging", no matter what brand mower you're using.
I see that on RUclips other places call it Topping but we just call it slashing.
Great video! I’m also looking to replace the rear pin. Is there a specific direction it needs to come out and does it require a press? Thanks for the informative content!
There is a shoulder on the pin and it knocks out from the back forwards and the front axle when in place holds it there. They are a bit of a bugger to get a swing on but it is do able
Spot on Lance. Now I know you're experienced at this, and have the tools, but that was a top job. Also know the hard graft it takes...credit where it's due eh!
Thanks Malc, Keeps the cob webs out of the brain box and keeps the hand in doing bit here and there. A bit more coming up on the old Johnny yet.
Hi Lance, Thanks a lot for your videos and sharing your knowledge. I have a question. For pulling out the bushes you have used a press with 30 T. And after your have tried a handmade extractor. But how do you choose the steel of the threaded bar and nuts ? Indeed considering the forces not all kind of steel would be able to widthstand such forces correct ?
I am in process of viewing all your videos. Looks like it is gonna take a while ! Keep going and thanks a lot from France !
I just use normal mild steel threaded bar as used in the building industry, usually around 19mm but sometimes 16mm
That boomarang is a bellcrank. John Deere built those front ends with 2 different sizes of needle bearings and some just had bushings, it depends on the casting number of the front end and bell crank used. It seems they just mixed and used whatever I have never found the parts books to well match what was on the tractors. Pretty sure you put that front bushing in upside down though. The grease is supposed to go around the bushing and come out on top where the load is.
G Day Brian, The grease hole lined up and there is a track around to the load bearing surface, they must have thought it was easy to get grease into that way and there is more surface area to support the load without the grease hole. The 40 and 50 series utility tractors went to a stub axle like pivot with tapered bearings over here after this setup. These old girls were my bread and butter for many years.
We call them bellcrank over here too but I was trying to explain the shape, the top arm on the top of the king pin we call a bellcrank too. But we call fenders mud guards and a hood is a bonnet. And what you call a scale we call a ruler. Our language over here is slowly becoming Americanised if there is such a word as TV, Facebook and RUclips make the world a smaller place.
Bundy Bears Shed
I have beat hundreds of those pins and bushings in over the years but i admit it has been probably ten or more since i did a utility tractor like that, We mostly work on 5000 and 6000 series now as the old 30 and 40s are too worn out to bring in the shop. I know on the waterloo built tractors the hole goes on the top but couldn't remember if the utility's had an external groove around the bushing or not.
Great video! I´m doing the frontaxle on my 3130 right now and this video helped alot. Unfortunately my back pivot pin has some wear, and i´m not quite sure how to push it out or back in. To bad you didn´t change yours :) How would you do it? it´s very litte space to the oilpan. Thank you!
Threaded rod and big washers is what I usually use when I need to change one.
@@BundyBearsShed Thanks for the tip! I got it out with a M24 rod with a bunch of thick washer and a socket on the pushing end. Did take som force though :)
Pushed out with a bottle jack and some wood blocks, a little concerned with pushing the replacement back in with the oil pan in the way and all. Hopefully a nice dry ice acetone bath will allow for a quick fit. Any tips would be awesome!
G Day Lance, great job on the axle mate it was a shame to drill out all that phosphor bronze.
Yeay its a shame sometimes but it is what was on hand.
Interesting video, more tractor repairs please!
Deebo1812 they are on their way, just takes a fair bit of time and organising.
Bundy Bears Shed I can see that, I don't know where you find the time, but it is much appreciated!
Hello
I have a problem in jd 2030, the handbrake linings are torn, do you have a movie how to fix it?
whether to remove the lifting arms, or to unscrew the left housing of the rear axle. my tractor is equipped with a cabin. Regards Marek
No video as yet but you remove the lift cover and some times you need to undo the l/h final drive as well.
I’m having trouble getting the axle back in. I had no issue getting it out but it’s not easy to align back in.
No they can be a bit of a fiddle, if one pin was a little longer it would help for sure. Just take your time and line things up well.
good effort on making this video!
Adrian Higgins thanks Adrian more to come on the old girl yet
Hi Lance, if I have a 3020, where would I go to find those spares; as in pins etc. I am in South Australia. Thanks
jd parts has parts listings for free, we can help with some by bringing it in from the USA
Top job again 👍
why don't the websites open on demand, allways have to re try and you just can't get in.
Hi !! Got your channel location from RustlyGloveBox .. I have a 1951 Ferguson T20 - I also have a John Deere 2010 .. I can't seem to get the PTO to work .. any ideas what it might be? I have heard a lot of people have trouble with 2010 PTO's .. thanks much .. Gary
G Day Gary, Welcome aboard, The 2010 could be a troublesome model at times but the clutch is just a small single disk from memory but I must admit I have not plated with one for ages now. I will have a look whan I get a chance and post here if there is anything comes to mind.
Thx so much! and thanks for getting back to me!! I am also a friend with John Ford in Australia on FB .. I am sure you have never heard of him .. with such a LARGE country .. he has TONS of tractors .. love his FB page . again .. thanks for the info .. I can't believe it is much but just doesn't seem to work .. it acts like it wants to turn .. but doesn't "take off" .. there are two holes for the pto "rod" that comes out of the tractor .. I am assuming they are two different speeds .. I should try and get it out and see if the other "hole" works . thanks again !! Gary
G'day Lance, Thanks for the video, I've been wanting to do the same on my 2130 for years. The steering pin is so badly worn it laughable. Quick question, where did you get your pins from and steel back bearings. We have a John Deere dealer hear in WA but their prices are insane. Is there an email address that I can use to ask any more pressing questions. Finding info on my 2130 is hard work and it would be handy to ask someone with a similar machine. Marco
info@queenslandtractorspares.com.au will get the front counter of my business and they will help you out where they can.
Wet disc brakes.. very intersting.. is this a fire safety thing or done for other reasons?
Duncan Margetts just a better longer lasting brake system. Almost all modern tractors do it that way now John Deere was ahead of the pack back when they bought these out
Fascinating.. thanks! the wet brakes are an aftermarket item on Landcruisers destined for underground mine work.
Makes you feel pretty good to do a successful repair like that doesn't it? Keep on stewing those kangaroos.
Amateur Redneck Workshop yeah it's nice not to be on the clock any more doing this too like I was for years.
Godspeed master 💐💐💐
help please 1990 John deer 510c backhoe has steering jerking problems. could anyone diagnose? I'm not sure but could it be the front axle?
What do you mean by jerking? and is it 4x4?
19:10....which tool you use for cutting bush ...
Adjustable ream.
That is called a belcrank not a boomerang.
We know that it is just a common term here.
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thanks.