1927 John Deere D S# 44891 Part 20: Splined Shaft, Shift Forks, Differential & First Reduction Cover

Hello all and welcome back! In this segment we get closer to having the transmission section buttoned up on the 1927 John Deere D. We also finish up the crankshaft and main bearing installation by installing the felts into the main bearing caps. I hope you enjoy, and stay tuned! Lots of progress coming this week!

[@tractorhyatt7044]

Great progress, it's coming together nicely. Well done, buddy! 🚜👍

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

Thanks, Hyatt!

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

It's going to be as good as new or better when you're done! Thanks Kenny!

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

That's the hope!

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Great progress Kenny

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

Thanks, Matt!

[@weirddeere]

A tip I found on the web about your rear axle "I've restored or helped restore a few John Deere D's and used short pieces of high quality oil and fuel resistant hose in place of those vellumoid washers. I can't remember the actual length of each piece but I allowed for 3/16" of squash and when I cut them I trued each cut to a smooth finish to help make the seal. "

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

Hm. That's an interesting way to do it. A few of the 'experts' I have talked to have used 'Right Stuff' RTV sealant on the bolts and the recession where the housing seats into the main case. They must be talking about black rubber fuel line - but that would be a large fuel line.

[@geneguenther4325]

Thanks for the update Kenny! Making some great progress! H That’s a minor setback with the wrist pins and a good machine shop would have them honed out for you quickly. To bad your not close to me or I coulda helped out. Can’t wait for the next video!

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

You're welcome, bud! Wrist pins are fitted now (as you saw in the later video). All is well!

[@geneguenther4325]

@@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch that’s great! I did see that! She’s getting closer!

[@brycewiborg8095]

Dang ! I have a big pile of balance weights. Maybe I need to melt them, and make lead washers. Thank you Kenny.

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

Probably not a bad idea!

[@weirddeere]

On sealing your rear axle housing bolts. Deere did not use lead washers, they used vellumoid, more like paper, and a lot thinner than lead washers. I seem to remember trying out O rings, but it's been a while. I also put a shaft seal on my gearshift lever, and it stopped oil leaking from there as well

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

The parts manual lists lead washers. How did you install a seal on the gearshift? You must've had to drill/machine the main case to do that?

[@weirddeere]

@@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch I looked at two different parts books, they both list D933R, Washer, vellumoid, Rear axle quill bolt (10 per bolt) I will dig out the pictures, but the seal was literally slipped in place on the shaft, and the spring that provides pressure on the gearshifter holds it in place

[@weirddeere]

@@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch I found my pictures and can send them if you want. I have a 38 with the tin transmission cover, it has a "box" at the rear that shrouds the gearshift lever. I slipped three things on the shifter shaft, a seal, a spring, and a washer. This is all held in place by the box, the spring keeps the seal in place on the shaft, against the shroud at the rear of the case. Not a high tech job but works. My DI needs it with the high speed gears throwing oil around

[@darrendehart8367]

Except for a few minor hiccups, she seems to be going back together pretty good Kenny.

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

It's coming along!