The Classic Machinery Network

does anyone know where i can get a steering box for a thwaites 4x4 aligator dumper or where i can get one reconditioned
also looking for parts to convert to battery start or what to look for thanks

how much hydraulic oil does a jcb 3c mk3 powertrain hold

its the trumph herald brake drum and shoes
i replaced them but still the same problem

has anyone any ideas my dumper starts ok and goes in to gear but looses drive
sometimes in a few minutes other times after around 10 /15 minutes
any ideas

are jcb 3cmk 3 steering valves easy to repair or do i look for a s/h one thanks

thanks is the suction strainer the one under the thick plate near the step ,
the rubber hose that feeds the pump will any hose the same diameter work

thanks will try anything had loads of problems in passed trying to work through them but taking ages

:dizzy: I know it sounds stupid but is it low on hydraulic oil ? I would start there first maybe give it a hydraulic fluid and filter change also clean the strainer out too, With the steering quite often on 3cmk2 and mk3 machines it could be the orbital steering valve its a common fault, They quite ...

have 2 problems with my old jcb 3cmk3 powertrain when rear end is in a hole with front higher the hydraulics only work slow or not at all but its ok on level ground or with back higher than front looks like not getting oil to the pump? what does anyone think it could be can leave bucket in the air a...

HAS ANYONE ANY IDEA WHAT BRAKE FLUID I HAVE TO USE ON A JCB3C3 POWERTRAIN MY BRAKES FADE AND I NOW HAVE 2 NEW MASTER CYLINDERS TO FIT DONT WANT TO USE WRONG STUFF