3cx lost forward

[UnclejakeNZ]

I lost drive in my 1988 yesterday.

Turns out the alternator wasn't charging the battery and the battery was too discharged to operate the shuttle.

[rowehillmaster]

Just to report back - on my advise the owner lengthened the operating rod and tightened the big nut thing up (it was loose) and she now has forward drive - glad we did not have to go in deeper, especially as a pinch nut and spline on the lever system has been crudely welded together in the past

[essexpete]

Just to report back - on my advise the owner lengthened the operating rod and tightened the big nut thing up (it was loose) and she now has forward drive - glad we did not have to go in deeper, especially as a pinch nut and spline on the lever system has been crudely welded together in the past

Make sure the owner knows to to use the dump pedal for feathering.

[essexpete]

I lost drive in my 1988 yesterday.

Turns out the alternator wasn't charging the battery and the battery was too discharged to operate the shuttle.

That could be useful for some. I tried to start a Yanmar engined dumper the other day. Spinning over reasonably quickly but not firing and no smoke. Put jump leads on and it started fairly quickly. I think the fuel solenoid drops out with the starter draw with a less than full battery.

[rowehillmaster]

Make sure the owner knows to to use the dump pedal for feathering.

…. he referred to it as the clutch, so I guess he does - thanks Pete