I just wanted to say that I really appreciate this video! I bought a JD 350B and it wouldn’t pull or brake well on the left side. I adjusted it like you said and it worked!!! I was worried I got a bad deal at first. My wife was starting to look at me like I made a mistake but you saved my ass! Thank you kind Sir!
Amazing. I just lost steering on my loader while in a ravine by my house and was worried it was going to be a nightmare of pulling things apart to fix it. great video thanks for posting it!
Big job, well done! Watched your videos on the rebuild. I agree with the way you did everything. Nice work. Glad to know there are other people in the world besides me that are willing to get dirty! 😄
Great video. Great job explaining your steps and reasoning. I have a JD 400G that I need to adjust brake and levers. Not same as yours but helpful seeing the process.
Thanks for the in depth video! i recently bought a 72 350B my left clutch isnt disengaging and the levers are way out of sync! i will be coming back to your video for reference when i get to adjusting my brakes/cutches!
you might on the yoke adjustment either get a new yoke.. looks like its a standard yoke.. or if you only need 1/8".. run a die down the stud and make 3 more turns of thread.. any more than that you will run the end of the stud into the Eye on the other side. . that is kinda an important part.. might be worth finding a new one or ordering a JD version.. if its not $500.00. thanks for the complete adjustment procedure ..
Hi sir great video.. Could you sometime maybe do a video explaining how the brakes and steering work on that machine. Ok thanks and happy equipment operating
Trying to get the clutches and brakes ajusted on my 350 seems the brake ajuster is seized on the linkage pin trying to find a way to free it up any info on how the linkage comes apart might help
I have been watching one a neighbor has, he is thinking about selling it. If he prices it right, I want it. Videos like this makes me comfortable to know the how to on the unit. Where did you get the manual ??
How can you tell if I’m or out of detent. On 450b that 3/4 head is in a side panel and can’t see the concave washer. I can tighten it but not sure about detent
You can't see it on the 350 either, but you can feel it as you turn it. try turning it looser just to get a feel for the detent then tighten it back up.
I have a JD 350B dozer. I Was using it today and went to back up and it wouldn't go in reverse, so I put it in forward and it won't go forward either. It's been running great. It has a handle on the left side for forward and reverse. Any Ideas of what could be wrong?
I wonder if anyone can help me. While attempting to remove the final drive/steering clutch assemble from the tractor, i forgot to release the brake adjustment under the seat of the tractor. While pulling the assembly off the tractor, the brake band has bound around the brake drum and at the brake adjustment bolt, the shaft that adjustment bolt sits on has moved outboard and slipped off th surface it sits on and dropped down about 3/16". this has caused the adjustment bolt to move outwards and is now under the tractor housing, heavy cast main transmission. I am now unable to get a socket on the adjustment bolt, nor am i amble to get the shaft that bolt rides on back up into its proper position. I am stumped and not sure what to do. Possibly the adjustment bolt is seized as well. any ideas to help woudl be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Can I get some advice. I am looking at a jd 350 straight (I think) with the right side brake band frozen to drum. Any advice in how to free it up so dozer can be moved for clutch and brake repair? Thanks. Jim
@@themadmailler someone also suggested being drug forward and braking the other side hard...same result. Thanks. I will try to investigate. Your videos are inspiring me to tackle the old girl. ***** If time, make list of the parts sources you used. I know everyone would appreciate the notes and advice. Hell make up and sell kits...ha. I'll be your first buyer!
@@jimships if you brake the other side it will just lock that track and you won't be able to drag it, if you are able to in the first place because the other side is stuck! I bought all my replacement parts from steeringclutch.com. good luck!
I have a TD 7 International you know if is thesame, dont turn dont have Sterling, and when i bring down the plate stock on the Dirt and the shaft from engine to transmision stop spending but the engine keep running
Questions do these loaders have drive clutchs when i press the clutch and put it in gear the depress nothing turns thinking my issue is not the drive clutches but a main gear drive clutch but i see no videos or indicaton that that is even a thing any insight?
if your machine has a reverser, there is no main clutch. your "clutch pedal" is actually an incher pedal that controls the hydraulic clutches in the reverser. you may just be low on oil, or the drive coupling between the reverser and tranny may be stripped.
Hello T.M.M. .... My father-in-law has the same JD350B (not sure of power steering though) which seems only the left track is under power. The right doesn't appear to drive the unit anymore. So, I'll be driving 3hrs to his home this weekend to inspect it, and wanted to know if it could possibly be just the linkage out of adjustment, or is it more likely more serious? (I know I know... Randomness dumb question, with very little backstory or data... Lol) When you go forward, it mainly wants to drift right, and will not go to the left at all anymore. Thoughts? Thanks much!
if there is no free play in the clutch, the clutch may be held open/slip. Odd problem, as they usually stick and seize rather than slip. If the adjustment checks out, time to take it apart! It's also possible a shaft or some splines are sheared, but i find that hard to believe because they're pretty heavy duty.
@@themadmailler perfect... That's exactly what I was looking for as information... Just was told the transmission had white milky oil in it... Who knows how long it's been since changed..... I can just imagine what the oil looks like in the finals... This will be interesting... Thanks for all your videos and help!
What kind of fluid goes in the steering clutch reservoir ? Is it hydraulic fluid? I had one side that wasn't stopping the track I filed it with hydraulic fluid now both sides no longer work.
it takes tractor hyd fluid that meets JD spec 303 or hyguard. even if your power steering is empty, you will still be able to steer manually. if you can't steer at all, either your clutches/brakes are shot or out of adjustment.
I could only stop the tracks on the left side. I found the fill plug for the right side and added almost ten gallons of heavy duty transmission/hydraulic fluid(the good stuff) 50 bucks a bucket. As a added i kept checking to see it the right side would begin to brake the track. Not only did it not start working after I filled the right side to the top, the left side stopped working. Only thing I know to do a this point is drain some out.
are you talking about the power steering reservoir or the steering clutch housing? if you have a straight 350 or 350B, you have a DRY CLUTCH that should never see oil! if you filled the clutch housing with oil, your best bet is to drain them dry and wash them out several times with gasoline. if you're lucky it will remove enough oil to allow your clutches and brakes to grab. While you have the top cover off, you might as well adjust the brakes and clutches too. I've also heard that Ajax powder and powdered rosin will help slippery clutches and brakes grab again, but that is not a correct fix.
I had a new clutch put in a jd 350 but the dozer still wont move. The clutch works it goes in gear and it acts like it wants to move a little but it won't. Any advice on what to do?
@@themadmailler typo, It's a jd 450. But the main clutch is what i had put in. Before it wouldn't go into gear or anything. Now it just won't move. You can feel it wanting to move when you put it in gear but thats all it will do.
@@803OutdoorBoys that's rare, most of those had hydraulic reversers. I would guess that the main clutch is out of adjustment, but I have no idea because i've never been inside one. good luck!
Run it up against a tree with the clutches pulled back a bit to disengage them. Also helps to soak in diesel, but make sure to wash it in gas afterwards to prevent slipping.
@@themadmailler it won't brake .the clutch won't release and it won't brake on right side the left side pulls ok ,but sometimes I have to push the left lever fwd to get it to fully engage. So to turn right I have to rev.and use left brake to turn. .I'm saying adjustment s are needed. I'm working it in a steep Holly place too.
Great videos. I have a JD 1010 which is the predecessor of the 350 and just replaced one brake band. Except for the final adjustments and some torque specs they are almost identical. I world read the manual then watch your videos and it helped situational awareness immensely. I am upgrading your self imposed title of shade tree mechanic to journeyman field engineer.
Can you send me some pictures of your steering arms yoke adjustments on front side and backside of your pump to 601-410-2153. My dozer has had someone adjust on those in the past trying to tighten the steering up instead instead of doing the way your adjusting your steering clutch and brake.
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Thank you for making this SO MUCH More Clearer than the Tech Manual!
Very helpful! I have an old John Deere MC (1951) and I believe the process is very similar. Much better then trying to go by the MC Manual!
I just wanted to say that I really appreciate this video! I bought a JD 350B and it wouldn’t pull or brake well on the left side. I adjusted it like you said and it worked!!! I was worried I got a bad deal at first. My wife was starting to look at me like I made a mistake but you saved my ass! Thank you kind Sir!
Replacing an old john deere crawlers steering clutches and brakes isnt that hard of a job. Dont be scared to give it a try.
Thanks for the detailed instruction. It's so much better hearing the details, rather than trying to understand the manual. Thanks again.
Amazing. I just lost steering on my loader while in a ravine by my house and was worried it was going to be a nightmare of pulling things apart to fix it. great video thanks for posting it!
I just fixed one of these in the bush, thank you for a clear and concise video.
Glad you were working on yours same time I was working on mine, really helped thanks.
Great!
Big job, well done! Watched your videos on the rebuild. I agree with the way you did everything. Nice work. Glad to know there are other people in the world besides me that are willing to get dirty! 😄
Thanks! I'm happy to see so many people enjoying this series.
Thanks! I'm happy to see so many people enjoying this series.
Thanks! I'm happy to see so many people enjoying this series.
Thanks. Just bought a JD 350B. I have a lot of work to do. This is a huge help!!
Thanks for the video. Just followed your video and all worked well...steer brakes were nearly non existent until adjusted...
Great video. Great job explaining your steps and reasoning. I have a JD 400G that I need to adjust brake and levers. Not same as yours but helpful seeing the process.
Thanks a lot man. You’re really detailed and it helps a lot!!!
Very good explanation of procedure and tips. Good job...well worth my time.
Glad it helped you out!
Great explanation, I have a 350c and this is the last thing I need to do.
Thanks for the in depth video! i recently bought a 72 350B my left clutch isnt disengaging and the levers are way out of sync! i will be coming back to your video for reference when i get to adjusting my brakes/cutches!
Awesome video thank you. I have a jd 450, hopefully it is a similar setup
Awsome video. Thank you for the great tutorial 👊
Thanks for the video you're a great guy
Excellent video. Thanks
Very good information.
excellent video thank you for the great and informative video
Great instruction, Thank You!
you might on the yoke adjustment either get a new yoke.. looks like its a standard yoke.. or if you only need 1/8".. run a die down the stud and make 3 more turns of thread.. any more than that you will run the end of the stud into the Eye on the other side. . that is kinda an important part.. might be worth finding a new one or ordering a JD version.. if its not $500.00. thanks for the complete adjustment procedure ..
Good video, Helpfull
Hi sir great video.. Could you sometime maybe do a video explaining how the brakes and steering work on that machine. Ok thanks and happy equipment operating
I have a number of other videos detailing the replacement of the steering clutches that should answer any questions you may have!
Good 👍 job 👌
thank you for posting
Thanks
Trying to get the clutches and brakes ajusted on my 350 seems the brake ajuster is seized on the linkage pin trying to find a way to free it up any info on how the linkage comes apart might help
unfortunately, the linkage comes apart only after the track and final drive are removed. your best bet at this point is oil and heat.
the power steering rams are all kinda wibbley wobbley how do you know when you have all the slack out of them?
I have been watching one a neighbor has, he is thinking about selling it. If he prices it right, I want it. Videos like this makes me comfortable to know the how to on the unit. Where did you get the manual ??
The manual is available on Ebay. Good luck with the machine!
How can you tell if I’m or out of detent. On 450b that 3/4 head is in a side panel and can’t see the concave washer. I can tighten it but not sure about detent
You can't see it on the 350 either, but you can feel it as you turn it. try turning it looser just to get a feel for the detent then tighten it back up.
I have a JD 350B dozer. I Was using it today and went to back up and it wouldn't go in reverse, so I put it in forward and it won't go forward either. It's been running great. It has a handle on the left side for forward and reverse. Any Ideas of what could be wrong?
Did you figure this out?
I wonder if anyone can help me. While attempting to remove the final drive/steering clutch assemble from the tractor, i forgot to release the brake adjustment under the seat of the tractor. While pulling the assembly off the tractor, the brake band has bound around the brake drum and at the brake adjustment bolt, the shaft that adjustment bolt sits on has moved outboard and slipped off th surface it sits on and dropped down about 3/16". this has caused the adjustment bolt to move outwards and is now under the tractor housing, heavy cast main transmission. I am now unable to get a socket on the adjustment bolt, nor am i amble to get the shaft that bolt rides on back up into its proper position. I am stumped and not sure what to do. Possibly the adjustment bolt is seized as well. any ideas to help woudl be greatly appreciated. Thank you
good job and video, any chance you could do this for a 450c?
I don't have one, unfortunately! I am pretty sure the C's are fairly different since they are wet clutch.
Did you replace any of the ball joints in the steering clutch linkage?
No, they were fine.
Well done, well explained, big thanks, exactly what i needed.
What is the shift lever under the trans range selector for?
PTO engagement, if so equipped.
Can I get some advice. I am looking at a jd 350 straight (I think) with the right side brake band frozen to drum. Any advice in how to free it up so dozer can be moved for clutch and brake repair? Thanks. Jim
Loosen the brake band adjuster a couple turns and give it a strong push with another machine.
@@themadmailler someone also suggested being drug forward and braking the other side hard...same result. Thanks. I will try to investigate. Your videos are inspiring me to tackle the old girl. ***** If time, make list of the parts sources you used. I know everyone would appreciate the notes and advice. Hell make up and sell kits...ha. I'll be your first buyer!
@@jimships if you brake the other side it will just lock that track and you won't be able to drag it, if you are able to in the first place because the other side is stuck! I bought all my replacement parts from steeringclutch.com. good luck!
Is this the same for JD 440? All the components look the same just no power steering
If not the same, I would say that it's very similar.
At 10:19 in the video, there is a small lever by your fingers, what is its purpose?
PTO engagement lever.
I have a TD 7 International you know if is thesame, dont turn dont have Sterling, and when i bring down the plate stock on the Dirt and the shaft from engine to transmision stop spending but the engine keep running
sounds like a slipping clutch.
@@themadmailler thanks for you help, im glad is there still people like you that help
@@danielgalvan7999 no problem! good luck fixing your machine.
Questions do these loaders have drive clutchs when i press the clutch and put it in gear the depress nothing turns thinking my issue is not the drive clutches but a main gear drive clutch but i see no videos or indicaton that that is even a thing any insight?
Excuss me drive clutch is my isses not the sterring clutchs
if your machine has a reverser, there is no main clutch. your "clutch pedal" is actually an incher pedal that controls the hydraulic clutches in the reverser. you may just be low on oil, or the drive coupling between the reverser and tranny may be stripped.
Hello T.M.M. .... My father-in-law has the same JD350B (not sure of power steering though) which seems only the left track is under power. The right doesn't appear to drive the unit anymore. So, I'll be driving 3hrs to his home this weekend to inspect it, and wanted to know if it could possibly be just the linkage out of adjustment, or is it more likely more serious? (I know I know... Randomness dumb question, with very little backstory or data... Lol)
When you go forward, it mainly wants to drift right, and will not go to the left at all anymore.
Thoughts?
Thanks much!
if there is no free play in the clutch, the clutch may be held open/slip. Odd problem, as they usually stick and seize rather than slip. If the adjustment checks out, time to take it apart! It's also possible a shaft or some splines are sheared, but i find that hard to believe because they're pretty heavy duty.
@@themadmailler perfect... That's exactly what I was looking for as information...
Just was told the transmission had white milky oil in it... Who knows how long it's been since changed.....
I can just imagine what the oil looks like in the finals... This will be interesting...
Thanks for all your videos and help!
@@kreutztimothy milky oil is way better than no oil.
Were you located at I'm in illinois
Hello mechanic
What kind of fluid goes in the steering clutch reservoir ? Is it hydraulic fluid? I had one side that wasn't stopping the track I filed it with hydraulic fluid now both sides no longer work.
it takes tractor hyd fluid that meets JD spec 303 or hyguard. even if your power steering is empty, you will still be able to steer manually. if you can't steer at all, either your clutches/brakes are shot or out of adjustment.
I could only stop the tracks on the left side. I found the fill plug for the right side and added almost ten gallons of heavy duty transmission/hydraulic fluid(the good stuff) 50 bucks a bucket. As a added i kept checking to see it the right side would begin to brake the track. Not only did it not start working after I filled the right side to the top, the left side stopped working. Only thing I know to do a this point is drain some out.
are you talking about the power steering reservoir or the steering clutch housing? if you have a straight 350 or 350B, you have a DRY CLUTCH that should never see oil! if you filled the clutch housing with oil, your best bet is to drain them dry and wash them out several times with gasoline. if you're lucky it will remove enough oil to allow your clutches and brakes to grab. While you have the top cover off, you might as well adjust the brakes and clutches too. I've also heard that Ajax powder and powdered rosin will help slippery clutches and brakes grab again, but that is not a correct fix.
I have a 450b
i imagine that your 450B is like my 350B. drain those housings, flush them, and hope for the best.
My left track will not turn. Is this the video I should watch
It would be a start, but you may have a stuck clutch.
Thank you now I can find out why my left steering handle is floppier than a limp elephant wang
I had a new clutch put in a jd 350 but the dozer still wont move. The clutch works it goes in gear and it acts like it wants to move a little but it won't. Any advice on what to do?
main clutch (an option on 350's, most had reversers) or steering clutch?
@@themadmailler typo, It's a jd 450. But the main clutch is what i had put in. Before it wouldn't go into gear or anything. Now it just won't move. You can feel it wanting to move when you put it in gear but thats all it will do.
@@803OutdoorBoys that's rare, most of those had hydraulic reversers. I would guess that the main clutch is out of adjustment, but I have no idea because i've never been inside one. good luck!
@@themadmailler Gotcha, gonna keep piddling and hopefully find the solution. Thanks for your time!
Does this apply to a 350C as well?
I don't know, I do know that the C's have a wet clutch system, it's likely different. not sure though.
Whats the easiest way to fix a steer brake thats stuck
Run it up against a tree with the clutches pulled back a bit to disengage them. Also helps to soak in diesel, but make sure to wash it in gas afterwards to prevent slipping.
@@themadmailler I've been dragging logs a week with it it still won't release
@@tomrose6292 with the clutch pulled back? Also try the diesel. If no luck, it has to come apart!
@@themadmailler it won't brake .the clutch won't release and it won't brake on right side the left side pulls ok ,but sometimes I have to push the left lever fwd to get it to fully engage.
So to turn right I have to rev.and use left brake to turn. .I'm saying adjustment s are needed. I'm working it in a steep Holly place too.
Ok I have a 450jd I think it’s a 1973 can I put a turbo on it and if so what size would work best I don’t want to hurt the motor
John Deere is not too clear on what is snug, snug to one person might be tight to another.
Great videos. I have a JD 1010 which is the predecessor of the 350 and just replaced one brake band. Except for the final adjustments and some torque specs they are almost identical. I world read the manual then watch your videos and it helped situational awareness immensely. I am upgrading your self imposed title of shade tree mechanic to journeyman field engineer.
Can you send me some pictures of your steering arms yoke adjustments on front side and backside of your pump to 601-410-2153. My dozer has had someone adjust on those in the past trying to tighten the steering up instead instead of doing the way your adjusting your steering clutch and brake.
what do you mean front and back of the pump? Are you referring to the steering power cylinders?
Yes Rodger that my yoke on the back is adjusted all the way out i see in your video you have a half of a yoke worth of thread showing
I'll try to get some photos or a video for you. It will be a little while before i get to this machine again, so sit tight!
Aight boss appreciate it not a lot of these machines around my area or info on the internet about them to go off of.