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Not quite sure Richie as I had a slight accident :shock: Because I didn’t know how to remove the housing and was worried about breaking something I left it with the bolt slackened 25mm while I went to do research, when I left it was just a slight trickle 1/2 hour later when I returned the bucket tha...

Ok as a follow up I just needed a bigger hammer :lol: To help anyone else in this position Park machine with all rams extended as in pic A and install ram prop B http://www.classicmachinery.net/forum/images/userpix/11523_2W1FZ1LFNPGK81563106091.jpg Loosen bolt at bottom of housing (1 1/2” socket on ...

agrimax wrote:The dipper looks like it's telescopic? Would be rare or an after fit on a MK2 I'd think?

I’ve got a 1977 3DII with extending dipper also

Anyone know how to remove the filter housing? Mines in there solid http://www.classicmachinery.net/forum/images/userpix/11523_NYIIYVFSQ95R1563010837.jpg Not sure if it’s threaded (assuming it is not, due to little t shaped thing). I’ve loosened the bolt as described in manual http://www.classicmachi...

Eignor wrote:Hi Julian ,
Can you tell me where you got the parts manual iam also looking for a service manual as wall for a jcbc3 maybe you can help thanks Cyril .

I can help you out Cyril, if you PM me

I think that will be fine, I'm just cleaning the strainer to diagnose sluggish actions on rear actor

Yes but that doesn't answer the question
Do I need to fully raise the front bucket to drain the hydraulic fluid?
Surely leaving the bucket on the deck makes more sense?

Is there any reason why i need to raise the front bucket to do this filter? or even the main hydraulic filter as it shows in the workshop manual for that matter?

ok i'll remove the bucket Martyn as soon as i can get something to join the pipes with. Its the good steel bit that worries me

Right! i made a prop from some old irrigation pipe we had kicking around. i cut it into a channel shape and welded 2 tabs on each end (just like essexpete said) i have used 2 m10 bolts through the tabs i'm a little nervous to say the least, and the front bucket is still attached (mainly because i ha...