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Still Doin Time
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Nokesville, Va.
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My Finished John Deere 430 Diesel Project
Here's my just finished 430 restoration. Has just over 1100 hrs on it, 1 original owner that I bought locally about 2 years ago. The drive train had fluids / filters serviced regularly and only required maintenance and adjustments, but everything else there but not so good shape.
The mower deck was the worst. I'm working on that now, disassembled and then sandblasted. Fabricated repair panels, welded in with strengthening ribs will be ready for the powdercoating in a few days. I love it! After all the hard work, waiting to source NOS parts it looks and operates like new. Its really almost too big for the lawn that I have.....but that's point isn't it? Everything but the hood is powdercoated as that's how they were manufactured. The rear tires are weighted with RV antifreeze.  
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WOW!
That looks great. Nice job!
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06-04-2019, 06:08 AM
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Join Date: May 2004
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That thing looks awesome!!!
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06-04-2019, 06:18 AM
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Ready to take to the next Tractor Supply Trucks, Tractors and Coffee event. SWEET!
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06-04-2019, 06:26 AM
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that's cleaner than my truck!!
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06-04-2019, 07:17 AM
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Nice!
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________________________________________ Eric Hahl 85 911 to 73RS backdate, a.k.a. "Gretchen" (SOLD) 2015 981 Cayman S (Sold) 23 Outback Wilderness & 23 BMW R1250GS |
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06-04-2019, 08:59 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Weehawken, NJ
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great job on the resto. similar machine to 420 I used to own (but yours has the better engine).
little tip: be careful with the key when you get on and off that machine. its in a very vulnerable spot and easy to hit with your foot when mounting/dismounting. Very easy to break key off in the switch, which I did (and henceforth used a screwdriver).
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Location: Maryland
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Those are so cool. Nicely done!
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06-04-2019, 11:00 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Dahlonega , Georgia
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Nice restoration on the 430 they are a beast. I just finished a minor restoration on a 332 I picked up a few months ago . It is the smaller cousin of the 430 . I also have a 330 I really love these small Yanmar diesels .
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06-04-2019, 11:21 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Gallatin,TN
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Very nice looking JD.
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06-04-2019, 12:00 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Lake Cle Elum - Eastern WA.
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Serious envy........Diesel and power steering as I recall?
Always dreamed of one when I plowed snow with a 316 and later a 318....
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06-04-2019, 12:25 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: NW Lower Michigan
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Where'd you get the transparent hubcaps?
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06-04-2019, 03:10 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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Drool....do ya mind if I drive up on occasion and mow
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06-04-2019, 03:28 PM
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06-04-2019, 03:29 PM
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Location: NW Lower Michigan
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And I’ll raise you one Ford, minus power steering and see-thru hubcaps:
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06-04-2019, 03:43 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: So. Cal.
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That's a beautiful tractor !! My old, gray market B1200 doesn't compare, but it's a tough little machine. It must have a million hours on it. I also have a Kubota L frame for heavier jobs.
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06-04-2019, 03:59 PM
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FUSHIGI
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: somewhere between here and there
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needs a turbo!
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06-04-2019, 04:00 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: So. Cal.
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Yeah, a turbo might bump it from 16 to 18 hp.
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06-04-2019, 04:03 PM
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06-04-2019, 04:27 PM
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Slackerous Maximus
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Columbus, OH
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Beautiful machine!
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06-04-2019, 06:02 PM
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My former car
1973 Porsche 914 1.7 very modifed
Gretchen
