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Roger in Iowa 01-27-2013 15:02:32 166.181.83.52 Report to Moderator	Clutch is stuck on 440 JD crawler/loader. Can bolts on valve cover be used (with a bracket) to pull/remove the engine? Not conducive to put strap or chain under/around engine. Don"t really want to removed manifold, but may have to? Doesn"t seem to be much other choices. Suggestions? THX Roger [Reply]   [No Email]
Lavoy 01-28-2013 08:07:42 208.107.214.94 Report to Moderator	Re: JD 440 engine removal in reply to Roger in Iowa, 01-27-2013 15:02:32   I use a piece of flat strap drilled to go over both studs with another piece on edge welded in between the studs with a hole drilled in it. Pulled more engines than I can think of this way. Like JD addict says, Deere did it only lifting on one stud, two is just that much safer. Lavoy JDCRAWLERS.COM [Reply]  [No Email]
jd_adict 01-27-2013 15:39:12 216.46.151.13 Report to Moderator	Re: JD 440 engine removal in reply to Roger in Iowa, 01-27-2013 15:02:32   Rodger, Yes the 2 tappet cover studs that are to be fine thread can be used to lift/remove the engine from the tranny. Infact john deere made special eyed tools that screwed on for the dealers for that exact reason. I have 2 of them. I put them both on then I put a drawl bolt in the eyes with a clevis in the middle. It is very handy and works great to remove engines. a complete motor is perfectly balanced in the center of the 2 tappet cover bolts. Just make sure they are built heavy enough. Safety first. [Reply]  [No Email]