JCB-3C2 Axle Oil (modern equiv.)

Yozza · Post #1 by **Yozza** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 1:37 pm

Hi Folks,

I noticed my rear axle seals aren't doing their job and probably don't have enough fluid in there.

Do any of you know what (modern) oil is recommended (machine number 3C 114951)?

Any tips on determining how much oil is required?

Regards,
Y

davew2 · Post #2 by **davew2** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:33 pm

Hi there pretty sure its EP90 around 10 gallons you fill it up through the gearbox there will be a dip stick on your gear box

Yozza · Post #3 by **Yozza** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:25 pm

Hi, I'm talking about the rear axle not box. There is a filler and drain plug on the back of the axle according to the manual. Not sure what the oil should be tho???

philwheelton · Post #4 by **philwheelton** » Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:32 pm

If its a 3C mk2 the rear axle is part of the gear box and its hd90, 10 gallons

Yozza · Post #5 by **Yozza** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 10:28 pm

Well that's two against one, so I'll step down and admit that my box and axle are 'at one' with each other.

On a positive note, that means checking the oil got a whole lot easier

Thanks fellas.

davew2 · Post #6 by **davew2** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:49 am

you might find this handy JCB 2B, 3, 3C, 3D, 4C MK2 1968-77 Operators Handbook :thumbup:

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