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Part Numbers JCB 3C 3D MK 2 & 3 Filters

Last post by Holger « Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:01 am
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by Mark.Rive » Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:37 pm

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Okay Guys, I'm always getting asked for these so here goes. All the numbers are original JCB Part Numbers from original JCB Manuals. Some may have...

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Done! Cool Mark! Thanks a lot!

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Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:01 am
JCB 3/3C/3D timeline

Last post by Martyn Henley « Sat Jul 16, 2011 3:46 pm
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by Martyn Henley » Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:37 pm

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Due to requests for a time line for the JCB 3 series i thought i would give this a go, many thanks to JCB, Michael Irwin and few others for...

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:wave:

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Sat Jul 16, 2011 3:46 pm
My JCB 3C mk2

Last post by Chgclassics « Tue Jun 19, 2018 1:44 pm
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by Chgclassics » Thu Jun 14, 2018 10:46 pm

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I bought this old girl nearly 2 years ago as when we bought our new home we were going to need to do a lot of work. For starters the unmade road to...

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Is the pipe that you are talking about 8 ins long plastic with a threaded nut on each end if so i may have one in my workshop. :D

8 inches sounds...

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Tue Jun 19, 2018 1:44 pm
JCB historical literature and archive machine information

Last post by XS650 « Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:33 am
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by Steelfab » Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:50 am

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I thought some of the members may be interested to hear about a project I am currently working on with my collection of brochures.

My collection of...

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Did this ever come to fruition ?
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Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:33 am
Perkins phaser 1004 in 3cx running bad

Last post by FOWLER MAN « Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:21 pm
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by davewe11s » Sun Jun 10, 2018 4:15 pm

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I have a grey cab 3cx with a perkins 1004 phaser engine. I rebuilt the engine about 15 running hours ago. Learning alot from here, youtube and the...

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Hi Dave,
Looking at your video the smoke is clearly unburned fuel. If it was over fuelling from the injector pump the engine would burn the excess...
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Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:21 pm
Leyland 498 Rebuild - a few questions

Last post by agrimax « Mon Jun 11, 2018 7:44 pm
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by Woody3 » Sat Apr 28, 2018 12:49 am

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Bit of background. 4/98NT in a 3CMk3 - was knocking (top end) on cylinder 1 or 2.

Currently in a stripped down state. I've had the head skimmed (12...

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The uj is 82mmx27mm. You need to make up a puller. Piece of inch round bar through the yoke holes. Drill a hole in the middle of it's length to line...
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Mon Jun 11, 2018 7:44 pm
JCB 3c2 Water Retention

Last post by delboydg « Sat Jun 09, 2018 3:12 pm
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by delboydg » Fri Jun 08, 2018 11:19 am

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Hello to you all. I am the proud owner of a 1978 3C Mk 2 which runs really well, including brakes. but insists on blowing its water out of the...

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Ordered the test kit too essexpete will let you know how I get on.

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Sat Jun 09, 2018 3:12 pm
my new jcb 3dmk3

Last post by mpolly « Thu Jun 07, 2018 5:25 pm
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by mpolly » Tue Apr 03, 2018 3:36 pm

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hello there

i recently bought this 3dmk3 for my construction projects

yours markus

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progress

hydraulics is filled
the last 20 liters take as long as the first 100
slewing actuator had a mixture of water, oil and myterios dirt...
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Thu Jun 07, 2018 5:25 pm
1990 JCB 3CX Tachometer.

Last post by topkit « Wed Jun 06, 2018 9:42 pm
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by Rothers » Tue Jun 05, 2018 1:44 pm

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I have a 1990 3CX and the tachometer is not working.

Is the tacho on this model controlled electrinically by a sensor on the alternator?

Also,...

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It may be your temp sensor, have a look and see if there is one with a wire missing quite often the wires come off, i cant quite remember where the...

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Wed Jun 06, 2018 9:42 pm
Here's one i finished earlier

Last post by topkit « Sun May 27, 2018 10:51 am
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by topkit » Sat May 05, 2018 7:30 pm

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Just put the finishing touches to this december 88 3cx 1 owner since it was two years old, it even has the original Holt JCB stickers on it still...

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Essexpete, i had a Fermec 860 a few years back and this current one i was using last week, The 3cx is much larger as soon as you get in the cab you...

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Sun May 27, 2018 10:51 am
JCB 214 (3CX) No Forward/Reverse/Start

Last post by br2an « Tue May 22, 2018 1:35 am
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by br2an » Mon May 14, 2018 10:56 pm

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Hi,

Machine - 2001 JCB 214 (US model).

I was using my backhoe today for the first time this year when I lost forward and reverse. It seems like the...

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Well, success at last. Aside from a week of tracing wires and head scratching it turned out to be a simple chafed wire. Very cheap fix:)

The loom...
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Tue May 22, 2018 1:35 am
3cx grey cab spool valve help required

Last post by Mabel « Tue May 15, 2018 12:47 pm
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by Mabel » Fri Mar 16, 2018 5:32 pm

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Can anyone help identify the issue with my hydraulics please?
I have a 91 3cx non turbo. The machine tends to stand for a couple of months in between...

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Chaps, I'm back in France with my 3cx. Cleaned all of the crap off and around the valve block. The origional problem seems to be much worse now. The...

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Tue May 15, 2018 12:47 pm
jcb 3c vin number

Last post by TullyveeryClassicJCB « Sat May 12, 2018 8:03 pm
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by butif » Wed May 09, 2018 10:08 pm

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Could anyone tell where I can find VIN number for my jcb 3c 1980 this does have a reg number plate. But I want to get a log book from dvla.so I can...

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Don't listen to JCB. That is your diggers serial number. The 11/64 on the end is the month and year of manufacture. On your 3Cmk3 the chassis plate...

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Sat May 12, 2018 8:03 pm
First JCB - JCB 2D mark 11

Last post by wildax « Wed May 09, 2018 7:44 pm
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by Alan7264 » Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:55 pm

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Hello all

Been reading here for a while and must say thanks to all for the good info and especially to those who have taken the trouble to upload...

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I've just bought my first 2D Mark II and trying to find the operators manual for it I notice on the download section there's quite a few manuals but...
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Wed May 09, 2018 7:44 pm
3CX White Cab Restoration Madness & Questions

Last post by agrimax « Tue May 08, 2018 12:27 am
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by whitecab3cx » Mon May 07, 2018 4:31 am

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Hi All!

In a moment of absolute madness I bought a JCB 3CX white cab for buttons (£2200!) with a rotten cab, no brakes, no real functional wiring,...

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I had no idea JCB actually put detailed parts diagrams for components that old online. Looks like that component is only €33 locally. That's...

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Tue May 08, 2018 12:27 am
Perkins 4236 saga continues

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Mon May 07, 2018 9:19 pm
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by Whitlock 505 » Sun May 06, 2018 10:08 am

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Just to update you on the saga of the rebuild! And hopefully people can take learning tips from our mistake :dizzy: Having never attempted any...

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Well done that man :bow:

Jeremy

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Mon May 07, 2018 9:19 pm
cab and filter housing key 3d3

Last post by mpolly « Sat May 05, 2018 10:13 am
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by mpolly » Mon Apr 30, 2018 8:49 am

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hello there

so my jcb 3d3 came without the cab and filter housing key, but the locks
are in tact, so i am looking for the profile of the key to fit...

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thank you!

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Sat May 05, 2018 10:13 am
Jcb 3cx sitemaster plus manual vs powershift

Last post by essexpete « Thu May 03, 2018 12:16 am
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by jimbo mac » Tue May 01, 2018 9:40 pm

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Hello all
Just looking for opinions on manual or powershift.What is the better of the two.More reliable.Its a 94 3cx sitemaster plus

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Not used either machine but judging by the info on some of the farming forum the power shift boxes can be a problem and very expensive to repair. I...

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Thu May 03, 2018 12:16 am
Leyland engine with flat topped rocker cover

Last post by roy.thomas « Sun Apr 29, 2018 8:17 pm
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by roy.thomas » Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:43 pm

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Hi,
I have been having problems with the engine in my JCB 3C3. It is a Leyland, and in the past I have had to renew the cylinder head gasket every...

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Thanks for the responses. I will check tomorrow to see if the rocker adjuster screw is down too much, or indeed a piece of dirt has fallen into the...

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Sun Apr 29, 2018 8:17 pm
JCB 3CX Black Cab 1986 - Workshop Manual Needed

Last post by justamin « Sun Apr 29, 2018 9:41 am
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by Wadhampark » Thu Apr 26, 2018 10:32 am

Hello,
Does anyone know where I can get a workshop manual for a 1986 3CX "Black Cab"?
I have tried looking in the downloads, but the manual...

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Sun Apr 29, 2018 9:41 am
JCB 3C Mk3 Powertrain - Shuttle problem & Oils Needed?

Last post by The Haulier « Sun Apr 29, 2018 7:23 am
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by Wadhampark » Fri May 19, 2017 11:27 am

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Hello all,
I have just bought a JCB 3C mk3 Powertrain. At the moment it will reverse but doesn't go forward. People have mentioned the forward clutch...

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Hi ,I have a mk3 3c power train and Iam just doing the rear bearing and seal on the gearbox ,however I didn't pay attention to whichway round the oil...
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Last post by The Haulier View the latest post
Sun Apr 29, 2018 7:23 am
Perkins 4236 engine rebuild rocker shaft

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Fri Apr 27, 2018 7:12 am
Replies: 6
by Whitlock 505 » Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:40 pm

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Hi Guys

After some information on what size a perkins 4236 rocker shaft should be unworn? Ordered a left hand and a right hand rocker arm from...

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Hi Ian I can see in my mind what you were thinking but my advice would be not to grind parts down which may have been case hardened and would become...

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Fri Apr 27, 2018 7:12 am
Front loader?

Last post by essexpete « Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:03 pm
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by SiH » Sat Apr 21, 2018 2:25 pm

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Could any of you fellas tell me if the front loader arms on my JCB 3C2 are the same distance apart as 3cx’s by any chance? I’ve got a standard bucket...

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Well it might not be so bad if you could find a triple spool from a breaker but I guess by the time you pipe it up and buy a half decent bucket it...

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Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:03 pm
Mechanics/Restoration in Ireland

Last post by Jeremy Rowland « Wed Apr 25, 2018 7:25 am
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by joeyjoe » Tue Apr 24, 2018 1:29 am

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Hello

Recently bought a 1986 3cx Sitemaster, am thinking of getting the back re-bushed, does anyone know of any one that works at this in Northern...

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have a look at CJM or Christopher Maclaughlin.You can find his details on the Vintage JCB page on Facebook

Yes Chris used to visit this site...

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Wed Apr 25, 2018 7:25 am
1984 jcb 1550 3c

Last post by essexpete « Thu Apr 12, 2018 8:39 pm
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by big albe » Fri Feb 12, 2016 10:54 pm

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Newbe here and wanted to share some pics of my new to me 1550 3c. It does have some electrical problems that i have to sort out but overall it is in...

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Completely different hoe set up to what we see in the UK.

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Thu Apr 12, 2018 8:39 pm

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