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    John Deere clutch finger adjusting gauge

    Does anyone have a clutch finger adjusting gauge JDG-52 for a JD model 870 tractor? I can't locate one to buy so am going to make one. Pls see the attached pic. I'd appreciate you supplying these two measurements. The pic is a copy off of Jeffreyi's March thread if you recognize it. Thanks
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    Installing U-Cup seal in JD 8A bkhoe swing cylinder?

    Hi! I'm putting in a new JD seal kit a swing cylinder and having trouble inserting the U-cup seal down in the cap (hat). See the drawing from the 8A tech manual. It's the interior seal that's not designated to the left of #L-Rod Seal. All the other cylinders have a O-ring and a backup ring, but...
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    Help! JD 8A backhoe hyd. cylinder repair

    Hi! I'm attempting to install a new seal kit in the dipper hydraulic cylinder of my 8A backhoe. I've got the rod removed from the cylinder (loosening the end cap was a real chore!). Now, the piston won't slide off the rod end (see attached pic). It will move about 1/4" then meets strong...
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    870 Dual Stage Clutch Question

    Hi! JD Model 870 tractor 1994, 3500 hrs. Could someone help me understand what's going on with my dual stage clutch? Over the last year or so I've had to adjust the pedal linkage out several times in order to get the pto clutch to disengage. Now I seem to be at the limit of the adjustment...
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