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1973 John Deere 500

 
ENGINE
Manufacturer: Canadian Curtiss Wright 
Model:  Kec440/4
No. Of Cylinders: 2
Bore: 68MM
Stroke: 60MM
Diceplacment: 436cc
Horsepower: 36
@6750rpm
FUEL
Carburetor Manufacturer: Walbro
Carburetor Model: WDA-32
Tank Capacity(Gals.): 5.50(U.S)
Mixing Ratio: 50:1
CHASSIS
Material: Aluminum
Hood/Console:  Polyester
Windshield:  Polycarbonate
Overall Length: 103.4 in.
Overall Width: 35.5 in.
Overll Height: 44 in.
Overall Wight: 386 lbs.
POWER TRAIN
Track Width: 15.5 in.
Suspension:  Boogie
# of Boggies:  15
Track Material: Polyurethane
Brake:  External Band
Trans. Type:  2 Sheave Variable
Mfg:  Salsbury
Model:  850
Standard Gear Ratio: 2.19:1
Optional Gear Ratio: 2.44:1
Drive Belt:  M63912
IGNITON
Manufacturer: Denso
Lighting Coil: 120 Watts
Spark Plug Gap:   0.020 In.
Breaker Point Gap: 0.014=.002 In. 
Timing: 10* BTDC
LIGHTING
Brake/Taillight Bulb: AM52305
Headlight Bulb: AM52309
Speedometer Bulb: AT22970
Tachometer Bulb: AT22970
Battery:  AM52050