You could use ATF in the steering although I have used UTTO as I have plenty of that and both my old machines leak in various places including on the main drive input shaft and the drag link spool.
The brakes are on the end of the bull shafts which direct from the diff. They are dry discs and notorious for nothing to sudden grab/lock up. I have never servicesd personally but apparently a build up of brake dust combined with wear can make them ineffective.
Help identifying a JCB 3C or 3CS, 196x
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Re: Help identifying a JCB 3C or 3CS, 196x
Happy to say, the brakes are all ok now!
Less happy with the backhoe. Turned out the cylinder on the stick (the ‘bucket cylinder’ right?) needs replacing, well at least the barrel but I assume it’s easier to replace the entire cylinder if I find a used one or some generic make that matches.
Any chance Martyn can help out here? Could sure use a verification about the model (3C mk1?) and year (1962-1966?) so I can specify the search parameters a bit. Also, if someone knows if there are other cylinders that are carry-over between the models and the marks, would be highly appreciated.
Less happy with the backhoe. Turned out the cylinder on the stick (the ‘bucket cylinder’ right?) needs replacing, well at least the barrel but I assume it’s easier to replace the entire cylinder if I find a used one or some generic make that matches.
Any chance Martyn can help out here? Could sure use a verification about the model (3C mk1?) and year (1962-1966?) so I can specify the search parameters a bit. Also, if someone knows if there are other cylinders that are carry-over between the models and the marks, would be highly appreciated.
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Re: Help identifying a JCB 3C or 3CS, 196x
Have a word with Simon at Vicary plant. He will probably know what might fit. I think some of the later machines had larger diameter cylinders and rods.
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Thanks essexpete, asked Vicary, looks like he might have a ram that works!
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Found some more serial numbers and part numbers today that might shed light on the model and the year. I put them and a few more pics in the first post. All thoughts and comments are welcome!
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Re: Help identifying a JCB 3C or 3CS, 196x
Well the number would not have dated the digger I fear. Have a look at the bellhouse above and ahead (I think) of the gearbox filler. Left side near the clutch controlling mech. There should be a short date code..
Probably only 3/4 digits. Apparently most of the manufacturers of machines using the Fordson skid would not have carried much stock ahead. I have know idea really but I guess a casting code might date the JCB 2 to 3 months ahead.
Probably only 3/4 digits. Apparently most of the manufacturers of machines using the Fordson skid would not have carried much stock ahead. I have know idea really but I guess a casting code might date the JCB 2 to 3 months ahead.
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