For instance there is a lot of information on here about the wet sleeves and updates to the sleeve seals- have they looked at that information? I can appreciate that DD's husband is a mechanic, but there are some things about Deere crawlers and engines (even between models) that are different from other manufacturers and so one wrong step in assemblycan mean a giant headache later. without bothering to see if there is anything in the archived posts and the first suggestion is to get the manual before you do anything major. We literally get dozens to hundreds of posts a year asking for dimensions, specs, etc. she stated her husband was a mechanic, so I'm sure he doesn't need a manual to tell him every little tidbit that is in the manual.Ĭertainly I prefer to see civility on this site over others I frequent that are more salty, but those of us that have been on this site for years understand KenP's frustration. Lol!! kenp, this site is very helpful to all that read it, that is why I was so shocked when this poster asked for some torque specs to get started with the assembly, and got blasted. 'If you want to overhaul a motor without all the necessary information, that's your business. Your comments are meant to be insulting and they are. I will speak if I can for the helpful members when I say.Īllow a little frustration to come through from time to time when requests come in that are basic information in the service manual that everyone should own. We all know the manuals will not ever replace the experience and hands on knowledge passed on here from the members. You will see if you read lots of archival posts how many requests for information have been made from persons who are not willing, too cheap, or for some reason just haven't yet purchased a manual for their crawler and ask for advice on topics that are clearly posted in the manual. Please give a little understanding to the very helpful members on this site who give their best to help those who ask. But, what must be understood is that there is a LOT of specifications in the manual. If someone asks for a few specifications, listed so I/we know what they are looking for to get a start on a engine, I too would send them on. As well in the other 46 +- pages of the engine section almost every page has some specifications specific to the items being discussed on that page. Final 4 pages are all engine specifications including a page with over two dozen separate torque requirements. I looked through my PDF file 520 page service manual from Deere for the 350.

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