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Thankyou again everybody forn your help.

Thankyou both for your replies .The machine starts without any problems from cold she is a bit sluggish expecially as she as not got a turbo.She doesant seem to be burning any oil.On the subject of engine oil what oil should i use in this engine?and is it easy to clear the crankcase breather?

When i use my jcb there is black smoke coming from the exhaust and the engine breaths heavily beneath the engine under load or workind for a period of time Does this mean that the engine needs a complete overhaul?or can there be an easier option? Does anyone know?

Once again Phil thanks a lot . Clive.

Thankyou Phil so it is a perkins and not a bmc engine is that correct. Clive

Can anyone tell me what engine went into a 1982 3cx 4x4 jcb the engine serial no is (3cx297742/p/s) clive

Finally fitted the drive shaft this morning . Working fine now.Thanks Phil!

Thanks Phil for your help . I will try again. Clive

Hi everybody , Can anyone help me please? after renewing the universal joint on my driveshaft i am having difficulty in refitting the drive shaft. Is there a procedure for this ,because when i slide the long spline end drive shaft into position in the front axle it does not line up. It tends to drop...

Changed the hydraulic oil and replaced the steering fiter and is now working fine.