The Classic Machinery Network

Thanks for the replies Jeremy and essexpete. I learnt a lot last night from browsing the workshop manual which I downloaded from this forum. When i had checked the transmission oil prior to purchasing the machine, i checked it when cold. This afternoon i started the jcb and let it run for two minute...

That's a pic of my JCB, for some reason I can't get the pic to rotate. From what Ive learnt from my workshop manual, judging by the gearbox serial number, its a 1980 model.

Hi gents. I'm new to CMN and also very new to owning a backhoe loader, or TLB as it is more commonly known as here in South Africa. I bought a JCB 3Diii yesterday in fairly good condition for a really good price. Everything seemed to be working fine when I tested it before purchasing it. The hydraul...