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Photo Competition 2019: Win a CAT Tie Clip!

Last post by cobbadog « Sun Dec 22, 2019 7:05 am
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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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Sorry I forgot to insert

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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
Powerfab 1200XD Track Sprocket Removal

Last post by Dinkytoy1974 « Mon Sep 02, 2019 8:30 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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Hi Chris thanks for posting. Yes originally there was a large tab washer with was held by the two bolts and the tabs were then knocked up around the...

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Mon Sep 02, 2019 8:30 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
Petter PH2

Last post by FOWLER MAN « Thu Jul 25, 2019 10:25 pm
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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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As I said then a restricted exhaust. :thumbup: That much carbon build up points to over fuelling. :think:
Adjust the excess fuel, ( cold start),...
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Thu Jul 25, 2019 10:25 pm
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
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

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