You are SO lucky to have the earlier pin! My 350B has the later pins that are pressed in. I found that using a "C" shaped 1/8" wedge washer or shim in the gaps between tge outer and inner link sides helos prevent the outer link sides from binding up on the pin. I use a 20 tom Harbor Freight low profile jack attachment on my portapower to push the pin out 3/8" at a time, a pain in the ass for sure, but it works. The later press-in pins have a smaller diameter in the center where the link bushing runs, so it is only difficult where the larger diameter pin ends push through the outer link sides.
Hey I have a 350b track loader with bad steering on the left side too! I'm trying to get the master pin out and came across your video looking how to do it! Thanks for making the video! We should talk sometime. ~Catherine
The best way to do that is cut a slice in the link around the pin on each side and tap the pin out and then tap the pin back in when done and weld this slice back together on both sides and this will tighten up on the pain and makes it a lot easier to do
You sure as hell made that look easier than it is lol. I'm going to have a hell of a time with a 1950 10/10 John Deer crawler... I'm enjoying the vids on your 350 and such, thanks!
haha, it looks easy when i edit a 1 hour video into 10 minutes! 1010 might not be too bad, smaller and lighter components. Good luck, thanks for watching!
I have a JD350c, need to separate the track, (just to remove track tensioner) (1. bad seals) (so to date: 3 issues) 2. the main drawbar mounts were severely worn at the track assy. (every one of these has this issue that I've seen) (remove old bolts, buy the bushings first, and ream enlarged hole to fit , usin 90deg grinder and cylinder sandpaper....(using mitsumi bushings (custom size ordered to allow std. JD bushings to fit inside. then used JB weld (HD) to hold in mitsumi Pre-bushings. after all bolted down, added reinforcing hold down plates, front,back/outside/inside,(used old trany jack for the hd steel) added 2" nuts to box in the arm also. After a year of use now.... the paint has only barely cracked on one side....the other side...hasn't moved. (in retrospect, the drawbar change....just may be easier, but the mount bolt nuts wont likely be any good, so this is a very time intensive fix. 3. trans oil will leak, leaks into rear compartment. after months of topping the trany off......and when that rear filler is full, leave filler cover screw off w/ running to bleed out extra, or the reverser may go crazy....and machine will go back/forth on you. (and until you bleed it out, I only had forward, no reverse) all ok now. I swear it floats over my swamp!
just a comment from this wimpy watcher - always a note of suspense in these vids - will the task be successful or will the video end with well, now he has to re-do or fix something more difficult... well narrated, and going forward - good luck and, as rockcrusher says, looking forward to seeing this perform at zagray! p.s. thanx to bill for the 2' c-clamp!
You gonna take the JD to Zagray when you get her back on her feet? I like the alligator type master link best where the bolts come through the grouser pad down into the master link halves. Worked out great on a Cat D-8 for me.
Yea, i think those type of links are only on larger machines. This machine was purchased so i can use it around my property, but i might bring it to the farm to play with too!
@@HiddenValleyHomestead Ah, no, they are not. they might still need some influencing to come out, but maybe just a punch and hammer rather than a pin press.
That's a heavy service c clamp. I have a few old ones in different sizes made by JH Williams. Snap On has them..supposedly manufactured by same company.
Nothing like buggering up the end of your buddy’s C - clamp. While at Harbor Freight you should have invested in a 80 dollar heavy duty impact gun. Would have saved your balls too.
You are SO lucky to have the earlier pin! My 350B has the later pins that are pressed in. I found that using a "C" shaped 1/8" wedge washer or shim in the gaps between tge outer and inner link sides helos prevent the outer link sides from binding up on the pin. I use a 20 tom Harbor Freight low profile jack attachment on my portapower to push the pin out 3/8" at a time, a pain in the ass for sure, but it works. The later press-in pins have a smaller diameter in the center where the link bushing runs, so it is only difficult where the larger diameter pin ends push through the outer link sides.
So glad I found you. Just bought a JD 350 in great shape. Can't wait to put it to work!
When you say “oh fuck yeah” when it becomes loose hit me in my soul lol. Those “oh fuck yeahs” are the best feeling in the world
nice. a track press is on my list of things i would like to build at some point
I was about to build one, luckily i was able to use that c-clamp!
Hey I have a 350b track loader with bad steering on the left side too! I'm trying to get the master pin out and came across your video looking how to do it! Thanks for making the video! We should talk sometime. ~Catherine
Glad the video helped!
The best way to do that is cut a slice in the link around the pin on each side and tap the pin out and then tap the pin back in when done and weld this slice back together on both sides and this will tighten up on the pain and makes it a lot easier to do
You sure as hell made that look easier than it is lol. I'm going to have a hell of a time with a 1950 10/10 John Deer crawler... I'm enjoying the vids on your 350 and such, thanks!
haha, it looks easy when i edit a 1 hour video into 10 minutes! 1010 might not be too bad, smaller and lighter components. Good luck, thanks for watching!
Keep the Vids coming, looking forward to watching all of the other steps.
Thanks! removal of the final drive is in process as we speak!
Just watched Video again... "Weapons of War" LOL
Looks good.... I was waiting for the C clamp to bend or the threads to strip. I am glad it worked out ok.... Nothing beats the heat....
That clamp was a heavy bastard! I'd have to put at least several feet of pipe on the wrench to come close to damaging it.
What size C clamp was that?
Just used a cheep 101/2 irwin one and the torch and it came out after beating on it for a bit not as horrible as I though it would be
I’m replacing both sides out in the woods with minimal tools got to get my friends tractor to help me though
@4:32..........love it. Great video!!!!!!! Subscribed......keep em coming brother!
Thanks!
I have a JD350c, need to separate the track, (just to remove track tensioner) (1. bad seals) (so to date: 3 issues)
2. the main drawbar mounts were severely worn at the track assy. (every one of these has this issue that I've seen) (remove old bolts, buy the bushings first, and ream enlarged hole to fit , usin 90deg grinder and cylinder sandpaper....(using mitsumi bushings (custom size ordered to allow std. JD bushings to fit inside. then used JB weld (HD) to hold in mitsumi Pre-bushings. after all bolted down, added reinforcing hold down plates, front,back/outside/inside,(used old trany jack for the hd steel) added 2" nuts to box in the arm also. After a year of use now.... the paint has only barely cracked on one side....the other side...hasn't moved. (in retrospect, the drawbar change....just may be easier, but the mount bolt nuts wont likely be any good, so this is a very time intensive fix. 3. trans oil will leak, leaks into rear compartment. after months of topping the trany off......and when that rear filler is full, leave filler cover screw off w/ running to bleed out extra, or the reverser may go crazy....and machine will go back/forth on you. (and until you bleed it out, I only had forward, no reverse) all ok now. I swear it floats over my swamp!
Cool!! Hope ya show more. Love that u curse makes me laugh most youtubers are all up tight lol
it's the language of the shop! If that's what you get a kick out of, check out AvE!
Oh and one more thing..........I wanna buy Bill Williams a beer!
he's the best!
What designates the master link? I’m trying to find one that looks different on mine and they all look the same. I have triple grouser pads as well
It's been a while, but I think it has a dimple in the center. Older style has a c clip on it.
just a comment from this wimpy watcher - always a note of suspense in these vids - will the task be successful or will the video end with well, now he has to re-do or fix something more difficult...
well narrated, and going forward - good luck and, as rockcrusher says, looking forward to seeing this perform at zagray!
p.s. thanx to bill for the 2' c-clamp!
What was the diagnosis of a bad steering clutch? How did the machine operate
Half the battle rite there... and that is exactly what a pin press is/does will be following the repair
Great improvising!
You gonna take the JD to Zagray when you get her back on her feet? I like the alligator type master link best where the bolts come through the grouser pad down into the master link halves. Worked out great on a Cat D-8 for me.
Yea, i think those type of links are only on larger machines. This machine was purchased so i can use it around my property, but i might bring it to the farm to play with too!
themadmailler Zagray has gotten more use out of it that you have! Haha
That C clamp WOW!
On the 350s is that master link pin press fit as well? Or just the retainer clip?
this is a 350, and it is a press fit. the earlier straight 350's had a clip, and i'd guess that the 1010/40c/etc did as well.
@@themadmailler I guess I didn't ask the question very well... Are the 350s with the retainer clip press fit as well?
@@HiddenValleyHomestead Ah, no, they are not. they might still need some influencing to come out, but maybe just a punch and hammer rather than a pin press.
@@themadmailler Awesome. Great to hear. I'm about to pull the trigger on the service manual group for $105... Thanks for the info!
keep up the good work
Where did you get that tool for the master pin? Love your content mate
the c clamp? a friend loaned it to me. No idea where you would buy one, but it's a bitchin' clamp!
That's a heavy service c clamp. I have a few old ones in different sizes made by JH Williams. Snap On has them..supposedly manufactured by same company.
Feel bad for the threads on that c clamp
Nothing like buggering up the end of your buddy’s C - clamp. While at Harbor Freight you should have invested in a 80 dollar heavy duty impact gun. Would have saved your balls too.
all JD 350 master pins are press fit
the straight 350's have a slip fit pin and circlip.