Recent content by kimodc

Hello, I am slowly going through and rebuilding a john deere 955... I got it running and driving good, but occasionally, when I remove my foot from the hydro pedal, it freely rolls for a bit instead of the hydrostatic system automatically "braking". This is happening whenever I am reversing...

I am starting to put my transmission back together, and was wondering if rtv sealant for the front/rear transmission covers and axle tubes would be adequate or if I should order the factory gaskets. I have always had good luck with gasket maker in the past, but would hate to put it back...

Hello, I have started to repair my 955 which has a broken pinion shaft in the rear transaxle. Has anyone had any luck welding (tig?) these or should I just look for a new one? From Deere, the pinion and ring gear come as a set for a pretty penny. I was hoping for a cheaper alternative but...

Hello, I recently brought home a 955 that has been sitting for a number of years. I went to try start it and it cranks over fine, but it is not getting fuel. It is getting fuel up to the injection pump, but nothing comes out of any of the three fuel lines on the top of the pump that lead to...

Hello, I need help with my JD 855. I cannot keep fuel flowing, as the level slowly drops in the fuel filter bowl until it starves out. It is a later model so it has the mechanical fuel pump which seems to be working fine. I can get the bowl to quickly fill if I bleed the air out of the bowl...

Hello, My JD 855 runs very rough and shakes between 1100 and 1450 rpm, and then as soon as I hit 1500, it smoothes right out. I have run fuel injector cleaner through it and it did not seem to make any difference. Any suggestions as to why this might be happening, or any ideas how to get it...

Hello, It seems like there are some of you here that know the JD 4300 inside and out, and I was hoping for some help. I recently acquired a "2 piece" 4300 and would like to hear the engine run. How would I bypass all the safety switches like the seat switch, pto switch etc. When I turn the...

Hello, I recently purchased a torn apart jd 4300 with hopes of being able to find used parts to reassemble. However, it seems like there are not a lot of used parts for out there for this model tractor and I need some pretty major parts like the hydrostatic unit and the tunnel housing that...

Has anyone replaced the steering wheel bearings on a jd855? My wheel has a fair amount of play in it and I was wondering how difficult a job it might be. I haven't look at it a lot, other then take the wheel off. Can the bearing be replaced from the top, or does the whole steering control...

Does anyone have 36" turf tires on the back of their JD 855? If so, how to they work and how do they look? My 33" tires are getting bald and I have a chance at a set of 36"-ers that were said to be used on an 855. I am just worried they will turn my tractor into a 'dog.' And they need to...

Is there a way to increase the lift capacity (both FEL and 3 pt) on a jd 855? I have read about shim kits for the 790. Is there something similar for the 855? I am wanting to build pallet forks but am worried about having much lift capacity beyond the forks themselves. Thanks, Kim

My tractor is in need of some new "shoes." I was able to buy a new set of Carlisle multi-tracs for the front (23x8.50x12) but Carlisle does not make the multi tracs for the rear 33x12.50x15. Has anyone else ran into this problem? I can't seem to find any turf tires for the rear the size I...

This forum continues to be so helpful....I am hoping someone else has had experience with this problem too. My front engine seal is leaking badly and needs to be replaced and I am thinking of replacing it myself. I don't have the yanmar engine manual, but was hoping someone would have some...

Hello, My tractor wont move! When depressing the pedals all i get is the sound of gears slipping. The sound seems like it is coming from the transmission, but it is hard to pinpoint exactly. It will move a few feet then just 'slips.' The charge pump seems to be working fine as I have power...

Hello, first time poster but have been reading and enjoying for a while now. I do need some help figuring out just how the hood mounts on my 855. I was excited to pick up an 855 W/ 70 FEL that needed a little TLC. The hood was just sitting loose and every way I position the brackets it just...