3C MkIII Powertrain - info wanted
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 11:22 pm
Here's a few photos of my 3CIII that I've been working on for the last couple of years. Restoration has been fitted in around trying to do a multitude of odd jobs.
The registration is GUT 24V, machine number 136194/5. The V5 shows there being 4 former keepers and I would be interested if anyone might be able to provide any information on previous owners.
Work undertaken to date includes;
New seals to master cylinders
Fabricated new grille to replace original which was totally mangled
New water pump and hoses
New rocker cover gasket
Various hydraulic hoses
Repaint body and cab
Sort out electrics - most lights now fully functioning although indicators still are proving troublesome.
Fitted replacement front working lights
Reconditioned dipper ram and new spring steel bushes throughout backhoe
New rod for rear jack leg ram (after spending ages trying to remove the lower pin which had siezed solid!)
New slew ram seals
The cab is starting to show signs of the usual rust problems but all the glass is there (albeit most panes are cracked). Perhaps the winter project will be to try and repair the cab. I've had the other common problem of muck in the fuel tank causing the engine to cut out when the fuel level is below 1/4 full.
Any info would be gratefully received!
The registration is GUT 24V, machine number 136194/5. The V5 shows there being 4 former keepers and I would be interested if anyone might be able to provide any information on previous owners.
Work undertaken to date includes;
New seals to master cylinders
Fabricated new grille to replace original which was totally mangled
New water pump and hoses
New rocker cover gasket
Various hydraulic hoses
Repaint body and cab
Sort out electrics - most lights now fully functioning although indicators still are proving troublesome.
Fitted replacement front working lights
Reconditioned dipper ram and new spring steel bushes throughout backhoe
New rod for rear jack leg ram (after spending ages trying to remove the lower pin which had siezed solid!)
New slew ram seals
The cab is starting to show signs of the usual rust problems but all the glass is there (albeit most panes are cracked). Perhaps the winter project will be to try and repair the cab. I've had the other common problem of muck in the fuel tank causing the engine to cut out when the fuel level is below 1/4 full.
Any info would be gratefully received!