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splitting a 445 to remove the crank

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JoeZ

01-06-2004 00:21:22




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I have the manuals and have read as much as I could in the discussion forums, on crank removal of a 445. Splitting the 445 tractor seems quit intimidating to a city boy. Anyone have any shortcuts or know special procedures to do, look for, or parts to change, or check before, during, and after splitting the 445 tractor?




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G. L. Perry

01-06-2004 10:09:32




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 Re: splitting a 445 to remove the crank in reply to JoeZ, 01-06-2004 00:21:22  
I split my first tractor a Jet Star 3 last year. do yourself a favor and make some stands to hold up each half. I used 5" channel, bolted it to the flat spot on side of rear section with the four holes in it. The other, I used under pan, which is iron on mine, into the two bolt holes there for attachments. That one also needs a brace running to another part to steady. I put caster wheels under rear support to be able to roll rear on them and big rear wheels easily. It worked well. You also have to support the front half so it doesn't "lay-over" sideways, as it is on a swivel at axle if wide front. Or just narrow if narrow front. I also used two long Grade 8 bolts cut-off and used in outer two holes on the housing case as guides to line up when re-installing the halves. Best to put rear seals and new clutch and whatever else it needs while apart, it's not an easy job. You will also have to dis-connect steering parts and maybe hydraulic lines, wiring and all kinds of little stuff first. Make sure you mark the flywheel with punch marks to make sure you get it on same place, to keep timing marks in same place. I almost messed mine up. the flywheel has four bolts on mine, can be put on in any way and get the marks off.

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Dale

01-06-2004 06:13:01




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 Re: splitting a 445 to remove the crank in reply to JoeZ, 01-06-2004 00:21:22  
We just tore one of these down for salvage yesterday. A neighbor walked in and observed quietly for a while and finally stated his conclusion" MM must have laid these crankshafts on the floor and then poured the casting around them". In a way his opinion seems to have some merit. We've worked on lots of these, and basically whatever you see other than the crank has to be removed first. If you haven't done this before OBSERVE, mark the parts, and make lots of notes.

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Kevin Moschenrose

01-06-2004 09:16:19




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 Re: Re: splitting a 445 to remove the crank in reply to Dale, 01-06-2004 06:13:01  
DALE: AMEN and YES to all the above!



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