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Part Numbers JCB 3C 3D MK 2 & 3 Filters

Last post by Holger « Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:01 am
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by Mark.Rive » Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:37 pm

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Okay Guys, I'm always getting asked for these so here goes. All the numbers are original JCB Part Numbers from original JCB Manuals. Some may have...

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Done! Cool Mark! Thanks a lot!

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Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:01 am
JCB 3/3C/3D timeline

Last post by Martyn Henley « Sat Jul 16, 2011 3:46 pm
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by Martyn Henley » Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:37 pm

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Due to requests for a time line for the JCB 3 series i thought i would give this a go, many thanks to JCB, Michael Irwin and few others for...

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:wave:

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Sat Jul 16, 2011 3:46 pm
JCB 214 (3CX) No Forward/Reverse/Start

Last post by br2an « Tue May 22, 2018 1:35 am
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by br2an » Mon May 14, 2018 10:56 pm

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Hi,

Machine - 2001 JCB 214 (US model).

I was using my backhoe today for the first time this year when I lost forward and reverse. It seems like the...

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Well, success at last. Aside from a week of tracing wires and head scratching it turned out to be a simple chafed wire. Very cheap fix:)

The loom...
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Tue May 22, 2018 1:35 am
Leyland 498 Rebuild - a few questions

Last post by modelman093 « Mon May 21, 2018 12:26 am
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by Woody3 » Sat Apr 28, 2018 12:49 am

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Bit of background. 4/98NT in a 3CMk3 - was knocking (top end) on cylinder 1 or 2.

Currently in a stripped down state. I've had the head skimmed (12...

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He means the position of the ring gaps when installed on the piston......

Really?
This side of the water the use of the word "clock"...

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Mon May 21, 2018 12:26 am
3cx grey cab spool valve help required

Last post by Mabel « Tue May 15, 2018 12:47 pm
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by Mabel » Fri Mar 16, 2018 5:32 pm

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Can anyone help identify the issue with my hydraulics please?
I have a 91 3cx non turbo. The machine tends to stand for a couple of months in between...

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Chaps, I'm back in France with my 3cx. Cleaned all of the crap off and around the valve block. The origional problem seems to be much worse now. The...

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Tue May 15, 2018 12:47 pm
jcb 3c vin number

Last post by TullyveeryClassicJCB « Sat May 12, 2018 8:03 pm
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by butif » Wed May 09, 2018 10:08 pm

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Could anyone tell where I can find VIN number for my jcb 3c 1980 this does have a reg number plate. But I want to get a log book from dvla.so I can...

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Don't listen to JCB. That is your diggers serial number. The 11/64 on the end is the month and year of manufacture. On your 3Cmk3 the chassis plate...

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Sat May 12, 2018 8:03 pm
First JCB - JCB 2D mark 11

Last post by wildax « Wed May 09, 2018 7:44 pm
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by Alan7264 » Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:55 pm

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Hello all

Been reading here for a while and must say thanks to all for the good info and especially to those who have taken the trouble to upload...

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I've just bought my first 2D Mark II and trying to find the operators manual for it I notice on the download section there's quite a few manuals but...
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Wed May 09, 2018 7:44 pm
Here's one i finished earlier

Last post by justamin « Tue May 08, 2018 10:01 pm
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by topkit » Sat May 05, 2018 7:30 pm

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Just put the finishing touches to this december 88 3cx 1 owner since it was two years old, it even has the original Holt JCB stickers on it still...

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That's a really nice job - well done!

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Tue May 08, 2018 10:01 pm
3CX White Cab Restoration Madness & Questions

Last post by agrimax « Tue May 08, 2018 12:27 am
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by whitecab3cx » Mon May 07, 2018 4:31 am

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Hi All!

In a moment of absolute madness I bought a JCB 3CX white cab for buttons (£2200!) with a rotten cab, no brakes, no real functional wiring,...

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I had no idea JCB actually put detailed parts diagrams for components that old online. Looks like that component is only €33 locally. That's...

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Tue May 08, 2018 12:27 am
Perkins 4236 saga continues

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Mon May 07, 2018 9:19 pm
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by Whitlock 505 » Sun May 06, 2018 10:08 am

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Just to update you on the saga of the rebuild! And hopefully people can take learning tips from our mistake :dizzy: Having never attempted any...

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Well done that man :bow:

Jeremy

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Mon May 07, 2018 9:19 pm
cab and filter housing key 3d3

Last post by mpolly « Sat May 05, 2018 10:13 am
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by mpolly » Mon Apr 30, 2018 8:49 am

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hello there

so my jcb 3d3 came without the cab and filter housing key, but the locks
are in tact, so i am looking for the profile of the key to fit...

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thank you!

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Sat May 05, 2018 10:13 am
Jcb 3cx sitemaster plus manual vs powershift

Last post by essexpete « Thu May 03, 2018 12:16 am
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by jimbo mac » Tue May 01, 2018 9:40 pm

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Hello all
Just looking for opinions on manual or powershift.What is the better of the two.More reliable.Its a 94 3cx sitemaster plus

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Not used either machine but judging by the info on some of the farming forum the power shift boxes can be a problem and very expensive to repair. I...

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Thu May 03, 2018 12:16 am
Leyland engine with flat topped rocker cover

Last post by roy.thomas « Sun Apr 29, 2018 8:17 pm
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by roy.thomas » Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:43 pm

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Hi,
I have been having problems with the engine in my JCB 3C3. It is a Leyland, and in the past I have had to renew the cylinder head gasket every...

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Thanks for the responses. I will check tomorrow to see if the rocker adjuster screw is down too much, or indeed a piece of dirt has fallen into the...

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Sun Apr 29, 2018 8:17 pm
JCB 3CX Black Cab 1986 - Workshop Manual Needed

Last post by justamin « Sun Apr 29, 2018 9:41 am
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by Wadhampark » Thu Apr 26, 2018 10:32 am

Hello,
Does anyone know where I can get a workshop manual for a 1986 3CX "Black Cab"?
I have tried looking in the downloads, but the manual...

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Sun Apr 29, 2018 9:41 am
JCB 3C Mk3 Powertrain - Shuttle problem & Oils Needed?

Last post by The Haulier « Sun Apr 29, 2018 7:23 am
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by Wadhampark » Fri May 19, 2017 11:27 am

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Hello all,
I have just bought a JCB 3C mk3 Powertrain. At the moment it will reverse but doesn't go forward. People have mentioned the forward clutch...

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Hi ,I have a mk3 3c power train and Iam just doing the rear bearing and seal on the gearbox ,however I didn't pay attention to whichway round the oil...
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Sun Apr 29, 2018 7:23 am
JCB historical literature and archive machine information

Last post by v1230nm « Sat Apr 28, 2018 8:19 pm
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by Steelfab » Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:50 am

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I thought some of the members may be interested to hear about a project I am currently working on with my collection of brochures.

My collection of...

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Hi Julian.

This is a great idea. I used to have Construction News when I was in my early teams just for the large JCB posters which were included in...
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Sat Apr 28, 2018 8:19 pm
Perkins 4236 engine rebuild rocker shaft

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Fri Apr 27, 2018 7:12 am
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by Whitlock 505 » Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:40 pm

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Hi Guys

After some information on what size a perkins 4236 rocker shaft should be unworn? Ordered a left hand and a right hand rocker arm from...

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Hi Ian I can see in my mind what you were thinking but my advice would be not to grind parts down which may have been case hardened and would become...

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Fri Apr 27, 2018 7:12 am
Front loader?

Last post by essexpete « Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:03 pm
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by SiH » Sat Apr 21, 2018 2:25 pm

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Could any of you fellas tell me if the front loader arms on my JCB 3C2 are the same distance apart as 3cx’s by any chance? I’ve got a standard bucket...

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Well it might not be so bad if you could find a triple spool from a breaker but I guess by the time you pipe it up and buy a half decent bucket it...

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Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:03 pm
my new jcb 3dmk3

Last post by FOWLER MAN « Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:08 pm
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by mpolly » Tue Apr 03, 2018 3:36 pm

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hello there

i recently bought this 3dmk3 for my construction projects

yours markus

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Hi,
It would be good to drain your machine if only to clean the suction strainer, (filter).
It will self bleed, just operate it at tick-over till it...
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Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:08 pm
Mechanics/Restoration in Ireland

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Wed Apr 25, 2018 7:25 am
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by joeyjoe » Tue Apr 24, 2018 1:29 am

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Hello

Recently bought a 1986 3cx Sitemaster, am thinking of getting the back re-bushed, does anyone know of any one that works at this in Northern...

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have a look at CJM or Christopher Maclaughlin.You can find his details on the Vintage JCB page on Facebook

Yes Chris used to visit this site...

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Wed Apr 25, 2018 7:25 am
1984 jcb 1550 3c

Last post by essexpete « Thu Apr 12, 2018 8:39 pm
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by big albe » Fri Feb 12, 2016 10:54 pm

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Newbe here and wanted to share some pics of my new to me 1550 3c. It does have some electrical problems that i have to sort out but overall it is in...

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Completely different hoe set up to what we see in the UK.

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Thu Apr 12, 2018 8:39 pm
Hydraulic oil & transmission oil 3cx

Last post by joeyjoe « Thu Apr 12, 2018 8:35 pm
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by joeyjoe » Thu Apr 12, 2018 1:24 pm

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Hi, does anyone know the type of hydraulic oil and transmission oil for a 1986 Jcb 3cx black cab?
Thanks

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Thanks

I take it the ATF transmission oil is not the syncethic type?

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Thu Apr 12, 2018 8:35 pm
Jcb 3cx black cab manual

Last post by joeyjoe « Thu Apr 12, 2018 1:22 pm
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by joeyjoe » Wed Apr 11, 2018 2:19 pm

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Hello, Does anyone know where I can get a manual for a 1986 Jcb 3cx black cab?

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Got it, thanks

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Thu Apr 12, 2018 1:22 pm
Rear axle connection

Last post by essexpete « Tue Apr 10, 2018 9:01 am
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by rethemnianos » Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:27 pm

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Hello I own a JCB 3CX (3D) around 1985 and while I was servicing it i noticed a cable connection on the rear axle that something was missing. Can you...

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Yes you could do with taking out of 4wd when on the hard and when not need to reduce wear and tear. Have you had it shuttling with all the wheels off...

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Tue Apr 10, 2018 9:01 am
JCB 3CX Loader Curl Cylinders not in synch

Last post by Daver « Wed Apr 04, 2018 8:30 pm
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by Daver » Tue Apr 03, 2018 1:56 am

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Hello All,
I had a loader pivot pin that would not take grease. It was the right side pin located at the lower end of the vertical link that...

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Thank you to all. Once the machine was running I just tapped the curl lever inward a few times and walked the link right into alignment. It worked...

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Wed Apr 04, 2018 8:30 pm

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