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    John Deere 450g dozer

    Haven't used dozer in a couple of months...needed to work on tank damn, opened drain valve to drain any water off diesel fuel and nothing came out. I knew tank was nearly full when I parked it, so Took off the valve and stuck screw driver up it..jellied fuel came out, then diesel came gushing...
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    670a John Deere Motorgrader transmission problem

    Had John Deere field tech come out to the ranch, he checked transmission oil level, ran machine and checked transmission pressure on gauge on dash. Transmission pressure around 180 psi,after running machine a few minutes the pressure dropped. He drained oil on transmission again and removed...
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    John Deere 670A Motorgrader transmission issues-stops moving after a few minutes

    Where can you find good used transmissions?
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    John Deere 670A Motorgrader transmission issues-stops moving after a few minutes

    Oil wasnt too bad... Maybe a little milky. Machine hasn't been started for a couple of years. Don't have gauges nor expertise to do checks, so probably gong to have to get a field tech to come out to ranch.
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    John Deere 670A Motorgrader transmission issues-stops moving after a few minutes

    No didn't cut filter up, but cleaned up sump screen.... Full of friction material
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    670a John Deere Motorgrader transmission problem

    So am I understanding correctly, that sump strainer probably is full of friction material again and this will restrict flow and cause machine to stop moving and hydraulics to quit working?
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    670a John Deere Motorgrader transmission problem

    What involves replacing inboard clutch. Don't claim to be a mechanic...raise beef cattle. Brother-in-law is a tractor mechanic. Can this be done out on the ranch, or does it need to be hauled for repairs?
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    670a John Deere Motorgrader transmission problem

    Appreciate your input guys. Unfortunately, I didn't keep any of the black crap, so can't check for metal.
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    670a John Deere Motorgrader transmission problem

    It looked like pieces of fiber.
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    670a John Deere Motorgrader transmission problem

    Possibility. How would you check that?
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    670a John Deere Motorgrader transmission problem

    Guess I figured out how to send picture.
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    670a John Deere Motorgrader transmission problem

    Wish I knew how to send picture of strainer. It had black crude in it, but cleaned up nicely. Planning on calling JD field tech to come out to ranch. Closest RDO Equiment is Near Austin tx....about 90 miles away. I guess he can do pressure checks out here at the ranch.
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    670a John Deere Motorgrader transmission problem

    I've drained the hydraulic reservoir and the clutch pack. Poured 5 gallons of Barsol through reservoir.Cleaned sump strainer. New transmission filters. Filled with new hydraulic/transmission oil. Started great and transmission pressure and transmission lube gauge working, hydraulics working...
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    John Deere 670A Motorgrader transmission issues-stops moving after a few minutes

    Yes..!!! I've drained the hydraulic reservoir and the clutch pack. Poured 5 gallons of Barsol through reservoir.Cleaned sump strainer. New transmission filters. Filled with new hydraulic/transmission oil. Started great and transmission pressure and transmission lube gauge working, hydraulics...
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    670a John Deere Motorgrader transmission problem

    Where is drain plug for transmission reservoir located? All I see is about a 1.25" plug under machine. Can take a picture and send if needed
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    670a John Deere Motorgrader transmission problem

    Thank you for info. Machine is over on the River Place. Will go over and see if I can locate strainer and pull filter. Will check oil to see if it has burnt smell.I'll have to make a trip to RDO Equipment to get new filter and strainer which is about 90 miles. Sure do appreciate your help..!!!
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    670a John Deere Motorgrader transmission problem

    Thanks Mucho, have changed the filter, but was unaware of suction strainer. Machine is used on ranch and am not looking forward to tranny overhaul.
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