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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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Renew pistons and liners fiat 880 5

Last post by fiat 880 5 « Thu Sep 12, 2024 11:22 am

by fiat 880 5 » Thu Sep 12, 2024 11:22 am

Good morning,

We bought a fiat 880 5 with the piston stuck due to water on top of the pistons ( rainwater via exhaust)
It was outside for 10 years...

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Thu Sep 12, 2024 11:22 am
Jcb 3cx 1987 - which battery?

Last post by gecko.cx « Thu Aug 15, 2024 1:51 pm
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by Classic3CX » Fri Aug 09, 2024 3:52 pm

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Hi, as title states, which battery would one recommend for a 1987 3cx machine, at the moment?

The standard specs seem to be be;
105Ah
750 cold...

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Just one point I forgot with the observations above - these were all working bikes, not 'fair weather queens'. They were out most days, so battery...

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Thu Aug 15, 2024 1:51 pm
Leyland 600 head pics please

Last post by gamble.greg « Wed Jul 24, 2024 10:54 pm

by gamble.greg » Wed Jul 24, 2024 10:54 pm

Hi All, hope your dramas are small..............The joys of putting someone else's job back together, Leyland 600, 2 heads, the rocker gear and...

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Wed Jul 24, 2024 10:54 pm
jcb 3cx No Forward/Reverse/Start, parking brake buzzer is ON

Last post by gecko.cx « Tue Jul 02, 2024 6:31 pm
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by mickefix » Sat Jun 15, 2024 1:51 pm

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Fuse A5- 10 Amp blown as soon as I put in gear 2. All others work without fuse A5 blowing. The handbrake alarm sounds all the time regardless of...

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The handbrake alarm sounds all the time regardless of position. but stops when the machine starts.
I've got the previous model to yours and there is...

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Tue Jul 02, 2024 6:31 pm
JIC couplings

Last post by hair bear « Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:22 pm
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by hair bear » Fri Oct 06, 2023 10:39 pm

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Is there a trick to get JIC couplings to seal?
Just changed a deceased ram and the old couplings won't seal to the new ram. The ram fittings are...

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It's worth a thought. Unfortunately the toys have had to take a back seat for a couple of weeks but hopefully I'll get back to it soon.

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Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:22 pm
Fuel cans?

Last post by hair bear « Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:13 pm
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by hair bear » Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:40 am

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After a couple of fuel starvation issues on the 550 I decided to drain the tank and blow all the lines out. Lots of crappola in the system so a job...

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What's just as annoying, I have neighbours who like to stir things at any opportunity. Since I've had it it's been run on derv as it's taxed...

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Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:13 pm
Hymac 360C

Last post by MikeJordan « Tue Sep 12, 2023 1:41 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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anybody replaced the steering ball joints on the hymac 370c ?
looking for replacments , having a hard job getting the replacment parts

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Tue Sep 12, 2023 1:41 pm
Alternator tell-tail light conundrum

Last post by Slooby « Thu Jun 29, 2023 1:17 am
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by hair bear » Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:28 pm

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Here's a question for you...
If a 12v negative earth system is using the dash board tell-tail bulb for the exciter line, what would happen if I...

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How and where to fit?

You replace the stock flasher relay with one like this:

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Thu Jun 29, 2023 1:17 am
JCB 3C Mk3 Powertrain drive problems

Last post by essexpete « Thu Apr 20, 2023 9:43 am
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by Valandis91 » Fri Mar 03, 2023 12:31 pm

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Hi all!

First post here and already found heaps of useful information.

I'm on a remote greek island with a JCB 3C Mk3 with a powertrain...

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Can you take the machine of the ground and prop with some heavy timber. Then try shuttling with the lever removed and also make sure the dump spool...

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Thu Apr 20, 2023 9:43 am
hyd fitting sizes

Last post by Baloo « Sun Sep 11, 2022 2:21 pm

by Baloo » Sun Sep 11, 2022 2:21 pm

i want to make a couple of attachments for my sumitomo excavator both require hydraulic pressure, i was thinking i could just tee of the ram that...

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Sun Sep 11, 2022 2:21 pm
JCB 812 broke again

Last post by Michalsmolen96 « Wed Sep 07, 2022 10:14 am
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by Baloo » Sat Apr 30, 2011 9:22 pm

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hello

l am in need of some help if possible please, l have lost control of my 812 :shock: , it starts and runs fine you can track about ok but non...

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Hi Mark

I've an 812 here that needs rewired fully since all the wires have been eaten by something you wouldn't have all the wiring diagrams for it...

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Wed Sep 07, 2022 10:14 am
What product can one use for internal tank and gearbox coatings?

Last post by TrevorJ « Tue Jun 14, 2022 3:35 am
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by TrevorJ » Mon Jun 13, 2022 6:26 am

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So what does one use?

This question comes up as I've hit an interesting problem here in Australia. I used to be able to get a resin type product for...

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Thanks ... I'd tripped over POR already looking about the web, kreen's sealer I had not, but both have pricing that ... reflects the "ready made...

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Tue Jun 14, 2022 3:35 am
3DII Alternator

Last post by mambo « Tue May 24, 2022 5:39 pm
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by mambo » Sun May 22, 2022 4:24 pm

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Today my alternator siezed
Anyone know the part number please as there is no markings on it as far as i can see

I'm guessing its just a generic...

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Thanks Pete thats the one. Iv'e got one ordered :)

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Tue May 24, 2022 5:39 pm
Vickers Rolls Royce engine service kit

Last post by essexpete « Mon Mar 21, 2022 12:54 am
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by isettaman » Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:52 pm

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Hi All
I hope I've posted this in the correct discussion.
My friend, ex landscape contractor, has a cylinder head service kit for a Rolls Royce...

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Dave, welcome to the site :wave: I know somebody with two of these machines, I can ask him if he would be interested in it? Next question how much...

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Mon Mar 21, 2022 12:54 am
orion hub removal

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Sat Mar 19, 2022 9:13 pm
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by AndrewinCornwall » Tue Mar 01, 2022 5:49 pm

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Hi all
I have just bought a Thwaites orion dumper.
previous owner advised brakes not working.
after raising it one wheel is not rotating.
after...

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Andrew, glad you have got it apart at last :thumbup: most drum brake linings don't tend to wear evenly; the most important thing is that they are...
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Sat Mar 19, 2022 9:13 pm
smoky perkins

Last post by aidank « Tue Feb 22, 2022 12:33 pm
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by aidank » Wed Dec 22, 2021 1:41 pm

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I have a bit of a problem with a smoky Perkins 4.236t in a wheel loader.

The engine was completely rebuilt, 3 years ago, new block as old one was...

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have been trying to figure out as much for my own info as anything else, what should the timing be

Start point: 24degree before top dead centre and...
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Tue Feb 22, 2022 12:33 pm
Chainsaw fuel

Last post by hair bear « Thu Dec 23, 2021 11:17 am
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by hair bear » Sun Nov 28, 2021 12:33 am

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I'm looking for thoughts regarding E10 for small engines.
So, with the current storm rattling around outside I thought it a good time to spin the...

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Ok, so super unleaded it is then, for now anyway.
Had a look at the link, wow that's a lot of numbers! Interesting reading though.

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Thu Dec 23, 2021 11:17 am
JCB 3CX 4x4 sitemaster 1987 wiring diagrams

Last post by mechman « Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:44 am
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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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Hi all.
The JCB MkII I'm working on has no electrics working at all apart from the Ign switch, It starts and that's it. No dash lights, not charging...
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Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:44 am
Welding 101 Myth?

Last post by hair bear « Wed Sep 15, 2021 9:38 pm
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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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Thanks, we'll have to wait and see if the machine is as good as the book.

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Wed Sep 15, 2021 9:38 pm
Injection pump leakage

Last post by MrF « Mon Jul 26, 2021 4:45 pm
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by wiltronix » Mon Jul 26, 2021 2:46 pm

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Looking for service manual for FIAT 55L crawler tractor from the 1950's
Mine is in need of TLC and I have no service information for the old girl...

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I dont know this pump or tractor, but if it helps this seems like a thoroughly well detailed picture resto of one with lots of technical data, but in...

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Mon Jul 26, 2021 4:45 pm
school me on forklifts

Last post by Slooby « Tue Feb 16, 2021 3:33 pm
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by MrF » Sun Feb 14, 2021 12:11 pm

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As the title, I'm looking for some schooling on forklifts, my budget as usual is really small (probably about 2000e) but I want to be able to shift...

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Sounds about as stable as our yard so I think you could get away with solid tyres, although you will probably want something with fairly large...

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Tue Feb 16, 2021 3:33 pm
Stuck screw bolts

Last post by gandamaluco « Wed Feb 10, 2021 10:28 am
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by gandamaluco » Fri Feb 05, 2021 9:26 pm

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:o Hello all jcb fans.
i own a jcb 3cx project 8 (phase 2, i think) 1996.
I have a problem trying to replace the slew/swing seals on my machine rear...

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That's a good idea... I skipped that step and put it back in place, cleaned those bolts anyway but did not had a look on the King post house threads..
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Wed Feb 10, 2021 10:28 am
Should I convert my old PITA fuel filter?

Last post by gecko.cx « Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:56 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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Your description makes it sound like the CAV296 which I rather like, but I could imagine it's hard to get to when mounted in a tight engine bay....

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Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:56 pm
JCB801 Engine Access panel removal

Last post by Bivvysenior « Thu Jan 14, 2021 6:22 pm
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by Bivvysenior » Sun Jan 19, 2014 8:33 pm

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Hello
I am newbie to the forum and also new to the world of plant machinery. My son bought a JCB 801 (built 1991) from a nice farmer in Devon who...

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[Sorry cannot help with a photo , but if you remove the seat and battery the bolts will be seen to be removed.
Come back if you still have a problem

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Thu Jan 14, 2021 6:22 pm
vintage tractor lighting

Last post by essexpete « Wed Nov 04, 2020 12:47 am
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by xrigger » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:24 pm

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Hi, anybody have information on how to wire lights on my Fergie FF30 D. Its a 1957 french machine with no lighting on it. There is the original light...

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Bale string LOL.

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