The Classic Machinery Network

Hi guys, I am going to view a JCB 803 on Sunday with a view to purchase - price is very good and includes a plant-trailor, I am just wondering if there are any hints or tips on what to look for that will give me an idea of its "real" condition. Model is pre 2005 not sure of exact date. how...

Hi John I got some of those bulbs in a local motor factors, they're 1.2watt 12v dashboard bulbs, used in many vehicles! Try your local motorfactors, mine cost 1euro each. I paid a fortune for a Tacho Cable today, they cost 90euro incl VAT. I tried everywhere on the internet, but failed, so had to r...

Hi Mark, Time flies doesnt it, I am just getting around to answering your reply on the fuel sender, :oops: your p/n was correct, but the part is £95 so I gave it a miss. I am making progress now on the lights, all the essential ones work now and to lessen the load on the electrics I have changed the...

Okay guys' here's wiring diagram and component list for machines 294971 thru 310999. If this is not your machine let me know and I'll post up the correct one for you :thumbup: Cheers Mark Cheers Mark, My m/c serial is 327143, but I already have a wiring diag - that is about 99% good. Would you happ...

Hi, I am in the middle of a similar job, though i have a few other issues as well. My m/c is a 1985 3CX sitemaster, I have found that the electrics will play up something incredible and produce lots of unexplained results, generally from bad earths, I currently have LHS flashers flash on the stalk ...

Hi Guys, :wave: I had a similar experience after I took my dash apart to "tidy up the wiring". (1985 3CX sitemaster) I could not start m/c on the key only at the engine with the "fergy key" then it only wanted to go forward regardless of FNR position - BAD. 3 criteria have to be ...

Hi, I am in the middle of a similar job, though i have a few other issues as well. My m/c is a 1985 3CX sitemaster, I have found that the electrics will play up something incredible and produce lots of unexplained results, generally from bad earths, I currently have LHS flashers flash on the stalk a...