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Photo Competition 2019: Win a CAT Tie Clip!

Last post by Holger « Tue Mar 24, 2020 7:21 pm
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by Holger » Tue Oct 22, 2019 2:41 pm » in Photo Competitions

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Hello!

Some weeks ago Alan approached me and offered an original CAT tie clip for the members of CMN!
We talked via email for some time and agreed...

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Nice one!
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JCB 3CX gearbox oil

Last post by gecko.cx « Fri Jun 19, 2020 3:33 am
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by Bargud » Sat Jun 13, 2020 12:58 pm

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Hello,

I would like to replace gearbox oil on my old 3cx 198X whitecab and I'm not sure which type od oil I should use.

I attached picture od my...

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ATF will probably be ok, but oils ave come a long way since those fluids were released (they no longer contain whale oil for a start).

Type A Suffix...

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Fri Jun 19, 2020 3:33 am
Petter PH2

Last post by cobbadog « Sat Apr 18, 2020 7:58 am
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by Land Rover » Thu May 30, 2019 2:26 pm

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I have an old PH2 Petter on the logsplitter .
It's always been a noisy smoky thing of great beauty that I assumed would work even after nuclear...

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The good thing about fixing up old grey fergies is that the parts are available and cheap for a complete engine rebuild kit. We did one here and the...
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Sat Apr 18, 2020 7:58 am
Should I convert my old PITA fuel filter?

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Wed Apr 01, 2020 9:27 pm
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by fitzm » Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:48 pm

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Should I convert my old 500 piece Perkins 4.236 fuel filter w/glass bowl to simpler 2 piece screw on type? Will I really miss the transparency?

The...

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John have you been having any issues with the old one? If not don't fix what isn't broken as the old saying goes. :thumbup:

Jeremy

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Wed Apr 01, 2020 9:27 pm
Electrical Contactor speed control on BEV WR5

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:28 pm
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by rowehillmaster » Sun Feb 23, 2020 10:37 pm

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Hi, I volunteer at the Golden Valley Light Railway on my weekends, in the workshops - I have been tasked with restoring/recommissioning this BEV WR5...

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Looking good :thumbup: best of luck with it let us know how you get on. :wave:

Jeremy

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Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:28 pm
Powerfab 1200XD Track Sprocket Removal

Last post by chrisg3103 « Thu Jan 30, 2020 8:06 pm
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by Dinkytoy1974 » Tue Jul 31, 2018 1:05 am

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Hi all. Getting ready to remove one of the hydraulic track motors off my old powerfab 1200 XD minidigger to address an oil leak. Not sure how the...

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Sorry for the delay, didn't get a notification there was a reply!
Havnt looked for a grease point for the slew bearing yet, things are going at a...

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Thu Jan 30, 2020 8:06 pm
JCB 3CX 4x4 sitemaster 1987 wiring diagrams

Last post by gecko.cx « Sun Nov 10, 2019 6:58 pm
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by Bargud » Wed Oct 30, 2019 8:07 am

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Good day,

I recently bought old JCB 3CX 4x4 sitemaster 1987 white cab for work on house construction.
Unfortunately lights are not working and I...

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Fuse 5 always burn out,

before you run out of spare fuses, a trick I find helpful while testing is to pull a few strands out of some speaker cable...

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Sun Nov 10, 2019 6:58 pm
Lift pump

Last post by mechman « Mon Sep 16, 2019 3:00 pm
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by mechman » Sat Sep 07, 2019 2:27 pm

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Hi all.
Has anyone fitted, or can a lift pump be fitted to a Petters PH2 engine? I'm sure I've seen it the distant past some where.
Probably one for...

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Thanks for the info Fred. I thought I'd seen it somewhere, looks a different cover plate. I'll try with repositioning the tank for now, got time on...

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Mon Sep 16, 2019 3:00 pm
NEW WELDING SHIELD ????????

Last post by v8druid « Tue Jul 30, 2019 12:18 am
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by FOWLER MAN » Thu Jul 25, 2019 9:58 pm

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Hi,
I couldn't believe. :!: :!: :!: My son went to our local supplier to purchase a new welding head shield, only to be told that they were no...

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Hi,
I couldn't believe. :!: :!: :!: My son went to our local supplier to purchase a new welding head shield, only to be told that they were no...

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Tue Jul 30, 2019 12:18 am
Vibroll 32RD Gearbox Issue

Last post by FOWLER MAN « Thu Jul 25, 2019 10:10 pm
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by BigDieselJob » Tue Jul 16, 2019 2:00 pm

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Has anyone any knowledge of Vibroll 32RD gearboxes?

The old one our cricket club uses, has issues - it won't reverse.
Forward its fine, in both Slow...

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Hi Andy,
I used to run a couple of these 32 RDs but its so long ago I can't remember much about them. Maybe a photo or two would jog my memory, I...

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Thu Jul 25, 2019 10:10 pm
JCB 3DII hydraulic filter removal

Last post by mambo « Sat Jul 20, 2019 8:01 pm
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by mambo » Sat Jul 13, 2019 11:43 am

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Anyone know how to remove the filter housing? Mines in there solid

Not sure if it’s threaded (assuming it is not, due to little t shaped thing)....

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You’re filter looked exactly like mine and in similar condition, only difference was those white rings of glue or whatever were falling off

Mine...

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Sat Jul 20, 2019 8:01 pm
Powerfab 360 slew ring bearing lubrication

Last post by Dinkytoy1974 « Sun Nov 18, 2018 2:46 am

by Dinkytoy1974 » Sun Nov 18, 2018 2:46 am

Hi, anyone know where the lubrication points are for the slew bearing on a tracked 360 powerfab?
Cheers Mark

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Sun Nov 18, 2018 2:46 am
International B275

Last post by Dshopex4 « Fri May 11, 2018 2:36 pm
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by Dshopex4 » Thu May 10, 2018 2:31 pm

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I am in search of an operators manual for an international b275. I am looking for fluid specs for trans and rear end. I am Leary of posts...

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Found one last night. SAE 90 if anyone else is wondering. Hy-Trans if below 0 degree weather.

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Fri May 11, 2018 2:36 pm
Perkins 6.354 fuel pump JCB 814

Last post by essexpete « Thu Apr 26, 2018 2:24 pm
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by essexpete » Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:15 pm

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Dear all

I noticed today a diesel leak from what looks like a round disc (diaphragm) on the front side of the vertical fuel pump. Not sure what this...

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Thank you very much for your reply. It is not a huge amount leaking at the moment but you would not want to spend the night underneath the old girl...

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Thu Apr 26, 2018 2:24 pm
Powerfab 1200XD Missing A Hydraulic Filter Element?

Last post by Dinkytoy1974 « Thu Mar 15, 2018 3:22 am

by Dinkytoy1974 » Thu Mar 15, 2018 3:22 am

Hi All.
Im a new member who's looking to service my Powerfab 1200XD but cant seem to find any hydraulic filter elements on the machine ? There's...

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Thu Mar 15, 2018 3:22 am
Benford MBR71HE Pedestrian Roller

Last post by phillipBarber « Mon Feb 05, 2018 8:19 pm
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by class » Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:03 pm

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Hi,

I have a Benford MBR Pedestrian Roller with an electric start.
I bought it about two years ago and was all working fine on purchase,just after...

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Hi Mark,

Did you get anywhere with this. I have a similar problem, but I suspect mine is slightly different as the vibrate works intermittently,...

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Mon Feb 05, 2018 8:19 pm
Fermec/Case 595 965 diagnostics

Last post by Holger « Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:12 am
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by topkit » Mon Jan 22, 2018 12:31 am

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Has anyone got any info or access to fermec/Case diagnostics, i am looking into the Fermec 965 Case 595/695 4 wheel steer backhoe loaders, everyone...

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Fermec / Case software diagnostics

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Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:12 am
Warsop Road Breaker

Last post by sdarmstrong « Sun Oct 08, 2017 10:58 pm
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by georgeg » Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:03 pm

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Just picked up a Warsop Road Breaker. Serial no. DP1485. Looking for any info or manual on the unit. Believe its a 194?? model. Its complete but...

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Great . Thanks !

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Sun Oct 08, 2017 10:58 pm
Seized engine. Any hope? 3CX Leyland

Last post by justamin « Thu Sep 28, 2017 9:29 pm
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by darklegend » Mon May 08, 2017 9:04 am

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So my 1981 Leyland Engined 3CX has seized.

Was sat up digging g with the back actor and it started to labour, I picked the revs up a bit but it was...

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How did you get on?

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Thu Sep 28, 2017 9:29 pm
Removing a kingpin pin.

Last post by kipme « Mon Jul 31, 2017 10:49 pm
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by Mikerb » Thu Jan 29, 2015 2:42 pm

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I am trying to change the front wheel kingpins in my 1987 JCB 3CX, but having trouble removing the holding pin. It seems to be rusted in place.

I...

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if some bolt gets stuck on me i normally get som WD40 give it 5 min then try again.
Have you tried getting a jack in between? using this when i...
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Mon Jul 31, 2017 10:49 pm
Petters PH1

Last post by mechman « Mon Jul 17, 2017 12:30 pm
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by mechman » Thu Jul 13, 2017 12:29 am

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Hi guys.
Got a Ph1 it runs sweet as a nut ( after De coke etc) but can't get a slow tick over on it. tried adjusting linkages etc to no avail. Could...

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Thanks for the info fred
Norm

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Mon Jul 17, 2017 12:30 pm
Safety Bulletin

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Thu Jun 29, 2017 7:38 am
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by hair bear » Mon Jun 26, 2017 8:27 pm

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I picked this link up from the HMVF website and thought it was worth posting although probably common sense to most.

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Well, I'd not really thought about it before. It was drilled into us about diesel injectors when testing them etc., but a grease gun wouldn't have...

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Thu Jun 29, 2017 7:38 am
Help needed Powerfab1200 dx

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Mon May 15, 2017 9:34 pm
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by jamie246 » Mon May 15, 2017 3:27 pm

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Hi
Im new here but i need some help if possible, i bought a powerfab 1200 xd, it lifts itself up and digs etc but it seems to be under power to dig...

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Hi Jamie and welcome to CMN :wave: yes it does sound like a pump problem to me as the machine actions get less as it gets warm, I would have thought...

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Mon May 15, 2017 9:34 pm
Jcb 3CX brakes

Last post by topkit « Sun Apr 23, 2017 8:35 pm
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by topkit » Sat Mar 18, 2017 8:09 pm

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Just been to look at a 1993 L reg 3cx project 8 (i think) checked everything that i could think of on it one bit of play in the steering ram eye...

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All sorted now i got a bit of adjustment on the master cylinder pedal rods then i bledd out the old oil and added new 15 grade and the machine now...

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Sun Apr 23, 2017 8:35 pm
Gardner 5HLW governor problem

Last post by nigelrbfurness « Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:21 pm
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by nigelrbfurness » Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:22 pm

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I wonder if any Gardner expert out there can help me? The revs do not drop quickly enough when the the driver comes off the accelerator in our...

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Thanks Fred, that's really helpful. I have oiled around as you recommended and found some 2BA cheesehead screws to fill the oil holes. It all feels...
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Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:21 pm
Perkins 1004.42 Oil Issue

Last post by todostal « Mon Apr 10, 2017 11:10 am
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by todostal » Tue Apr 04, 2017 5:00 am

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Good day gentlemen,

I have a freshly rebuilt Perkins AR series 1004.42 engine in an 02 JCB 214e. After dropping the engine back into the frame and...

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Spent some time on the engine this weekend and the first order of business was throwing my pressure test gauge on the oil filter housing test port...

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Mon Apr 10, 2017 11:10 am

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