The Classic Machinery Network

Hi, thank for getting back. I do have a volt meter will check live feed but not sure how what wire goes where as there are several old ones which have been snipped off. Some I can count out because their terminals are covered in grime, others not!

Hi, I need help please! I've accidentally pulled off half the ignition switch connectors and now it won't fire up (obviously). Have tried to download the manual on here but it won't open! Much appreciated. Rgds Spud

Hi, my 3C II has a straight bucket but is it easy to put a 4 in 1 on, I know I'll have to change the valve block but how straight forward would it be, pipe work and stuff? Rgds
Spud

.....thanks Fred, done that, very informative but the chap they put me on to, the guy who has the Marles boxes gave a refurb price of £600, which is his price and I understand that, that's business, but I was hoping to find a cheaper way here! Apparently it's the thrust washers are 'special' so I'm ...

Hi, the steering box s shot on my 2S.Need a replacement not a rebuild. Any help please?
Rgds Spud

Hi Yozza Did you manage to do the seals on the steering ram. If so how much are they and any probs? I need to do mine soon. Thanks, Spud I noticed the steering ram leaking like a good un last time I was 'playing in the garden'. As per the manual I plan to blank off the hoses to prevent oil loss whil...

Hi, I can't seem to find this I cound do with cleaning it as my steerings a bit tight - you say it's in front of the rad? I've got 1975 JCB 3CII. Any help please? As requested I have attached a photo of the offending bit, I suspect Phil is right, as when i took one of the ram covers off I got a buck...

......... thanks all, managed to get some insruction froma local guy but I do need the seal kits for both boom and dipper. Tried diggerparts but they have stopped supplying them. Will try local JCB dealer tomorrow. Cheers

Hi, I've had a trawl through but can't find an idiots guide to replace the seals on a 3c 2 back actor. I can see 2 rams, it's one furthest from the bucket is leaking and I need to sort it. Is there a certain way I have to set the machine up first before I start to knock off the cap? Any advice most ...

No mate, it's fubar'd. 3c's aren't that sophisticated. It may even be that the degraded rubber is in the fuel and adding to the problem. ............ you're right, the pipe eventually fell apart and yeah it was causing bits of broken off rubber adding to the fuel blockage. Will run it with new pipe...