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    JD 490 engine removal

    I will carefully examine everything when I get it apart. I have everything unbolted and it's ready to lift out. Family obligations got in the way and it may be a few days before I start working on the engine. This is a winter project. I also intend to replace track motor and brake seals and...
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    JD 490 engine removal

    Thanks Guys, I will hang it off the frame and leave everything connected. I have everything else disconnected and will probably have the engine out later this afternoon. This engine has been leaking coolant into the oil for a long time. I bought it cheap at an auction 23 years ago. I'm sure it...
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    JD 490 engine removal

    I am going to remove the engine from my 490. It has a lot of hours on it (27000) and is leaking anti freeze into the crankcase. I want to take it into my heated shop so I can spend some time on it this winter. It looks easy to remove but my question is, do I leave the pump on the engine or is it...
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    john deere 490 final drive

    I have a 1988 490. It also was leaking hydraulic oil into the planetary gears in the final drive. Thank you excavator for your suggestion about brake piston seals. I replaced them and the leaks have stopped. Incidentally my machine has 27000 hrs on it and the final drives look as good as new inside.
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