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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
Benford MBR71HE Pedestrian Roller

Last post by class « Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:03 pm

by class » Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:03 pm

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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Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:03 pm
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
Seized engine. Any hope? 3CX Leyland

Last post by modelman093 « Tue May 09, 2017 9:35 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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As Fred says, you may be lucky. Removing bearing metal from journals with fine emery is a tedious but effective process but has to be worth a go. Of...

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Tue May 09, 2017 9:35 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
Any Leyland 4/98 NV experts who can identify a part?

Last post by jeff mann « Wed Apr 05, 2017 9:13 am
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by jeff mann » Mon Apr 03, 2017 5:11 pm

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Hi all
i have a boat with a jcb leyland thorneycroft 4/98 NV normally aspirated engine..
just forward of the DPA pump is a box that appear to be some...

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Thanks Fred
What you say makes perfect sense ....so it doesn't matter if its blocked off or left open sucking air in as there are no brakes on the...

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Wed Apr 05, 2017 9:13 am
JCB 3c Ram seal question please

Last post by essexpete « Sun Mar 12, 2017 1:49 am
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by teddyyy » Thu Feb 16, 2017 3:43 pm

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Hello
I wonder if anyone can help me with a question, I am trying to fit new seals to a jcb 3c 2 dipper ram,
I have removed the screw on end cap but...

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The JCB has (our one did) a design that slows down the dipper on the last of the stroke . Ram extended dipper in. The Hymac 580D did not appear to...
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Sun Mar 12, 2017 1:49 am
JCB 214e Hydraulic Flow Issue

Last post by todostal « Sat Mar 04, 2017 4:03 am
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by todostal » Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:34 pm

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Good day all,

I have a 2002 JCB 214e and upon dropping newly rebuilt engine back in, found that it wouldn't start with the main hydraulic pump...

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I was wrong, my boom extension pedal was depressed to pull the boom in hence the dead ending. Problem seems to have gone away but the engine still...

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Sat Mar 04, 2017 4:03 am
Rustyparts,UK.

Last post by 68a « Sat Jan 28, 2017 3:54 pm
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by JimInOz » Thu Dec 30, 2010 12:42 am

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Just wondered if anyone has had dealings with Hitchens Plant Dismantlers in Huddersfield.?I think they call themselves "Rustyparts".
I may...

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I have since bought a few parts off Chris since my last post and found him Straight to deal with.
I like his style.
I bought a Ford 555 tombstone,a...

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Sat Jan 28, 2017 3:54 pm
Hymac 360C

Last post by allinking « Thu Jan 26, 2017 9:14 pm
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by allinking » Thu Jan 26, 2017 6:24 pm

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Need some help with our Hymac 360c first of it has a Leyland engine am I right in thinking it is a 4/98?

I have rebuilt all the rams with new seals...

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Thank you yes it is the digger loader not had the dash apart yet to see the leak yet right now need to refurb the engine so it runs perfect but will...

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Thu Jan 26, 2017 9:14 pm
My poorly 3c Mk2

Last post by Danngerous « Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:10 am
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by Danngerous » Wed Oct 12, 2016 7:56 pm

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I've just bought an old 3C. The previous owner had gone some of the way to re-furbishing the machine but seems to have given up and left some jobs...

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Thanks a lot for that mark. That will come in most handy.

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Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:10 am
Track Marshall Idler Seals

Last post by cumminsl10 « Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:08 pm
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by cumminsl10 » Thu Sep 08, 2016 3:07 pm

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We have a 1970 model Track Marshall 55 that is part way through a semi-restoration. It needs top idler seals, but Crawford's are unfortunately out of...

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Hi Fred - many thanks for your reply! It's funny you say about the grease nipple in the idler housing, because that is exactly what we had already...

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Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:08 pm
hydraclamp oil leak at valve block

Last post by tom_loughlin « Mon May 02, 2016 11:19 pm
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by tom_loughlin » Fri Apr 29, 2016 11:57 pm

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Evening gents,

I've recently bought an '88 3CX black cab that needs a few minor things sorting.
Things on my to do list include:
Slew seal
Main ram...

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And here is another attempt....

Thanks Jeremy, seems the blue text wasnt appearing on my mobile... Easy when you know how :D

After a busy...

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Mon May 02, 2016 11:19 pm
Ford 550 jack ram

Last post by topkit « Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:23 pm
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by crofter 65 » Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:25 pm

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Hi I have a Ford 550 digger, and the jack / stabiliser ram has sprung a leak, this is due to the external pipe light that runs the length of the ram...

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I have only just noticed your post, i would maybe re post it in the backhoe loader forum, there was a thread for re sealing a 3cx rear leg that i...

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Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:23 pm
leyland thorneycroft 4/98 jcb engine

Last post by jeff mann « Tue Apr 26, 2016 8:21 am
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by jeff mann » Sun Apr 24, 2016 4:54 pm

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hi ...i have a leyland 4/98 normally aspirated thorneycroft diesel in my boat .i think it was a jcb engine back in the day. It has two breathers on...

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Thanks pete
I agree. I dont want to coke up the cylinders in the event of a surge of oil mist..There is a lot of oil pumping around the valves and...

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Tue Apr 26, 2016 8:21 am
Welding 101 Myth?

Last post by Mrsmackpaul « Mon Apr 25, 2016 5:40 am
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by hair bear » Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:44 pm

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Whenever welding on a vehicle or machine with batteries / electrical system I've always disconnected the battery as habit. More recently it's been...

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I bought my first Inverter welder about 7 years ago "CIG WELD" what a piece of junk it worked well when it was working but nobody even...

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Mon Apr 25, 2016 5:40 am
Liebher electrics

Last post by hair bear « Mon Apr 04, 2016 11:16 pm
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by hair bear » Fri Mar 25, 2016 11:13 pm

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This is a long shot but here goes...
I've been asked to have a look at a Liebher 360 digger. At this time the model and age are unknown. I'm told the...

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Well, there you go..
While I'm playing in the mud my mate goes out to look at this machine, gives the ceramic fuses a wiggle and away it went. Owner...

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Mon Apr 04, 2016 11:16 pm
ENGINE REBUILD...HELP!!

Last post by jimfoster4 « Tue Mar 29, 2016 12:45 am
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by jimfoster4 » Mon Mar 28, 2016 10:47 am

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Hi,
Does anybody know an individual or failing that a company fairly local to Harrogate who would assist in the recon of a 1960's tractor engine...

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Cheers mate :)

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Tue Mar 29, 2016 12:45 am
Magneto refurb

Last post by RichardJW~ « Wed Mar 16, 2016 11:27 pm
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by RichardJW~ » Sun Mar 13, 2016 8:21 pm

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Can anyone recommend a good firm in UK who can recon an Eisemann RC-2H magneto.
I'm thinking someone who you have had good service from, rather than...

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Hi Tony, its off a '43 D2 that I am sorting for someone.
There's no spark, I put the multi-meter on it and it seems to have a permanent short to...

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Wed Mar 16, 2016 11:27 pm
track motor failure ?

Last post by Baloo « Tue Feb 23, 2016 7:29 pm
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by Baloo » Sat Jan 23, 2016 5:31 pm

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hello guys not been here for a long while been having way too much fun playing on my excavator, however its broke now :(
well I think it is,
when I...

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ok I think I need to replace this now, its a sumitto 75, which I think is in someway connected to jcb ?
can anyone point me to where to buy a...

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Tue Feb 23, 2016 7:29 pm
Hydraulic Fluid

Last post by bsbplant « Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:00 am
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by Explo » Sun Jan 24, 2016 1:59 am

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My previous projects and restorations have all been modernish military (1950 - 1998) and no way can we use modern Dot 6 or 7 gearbox oil because of...

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Grade 32
would do.

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Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:00 am

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