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    Setting Valves on 310C

    In doing some PM and tune up work I'd like to check the valve lash on my 310C. Problem is I don't have a barring tool although I am trying to find one. Does anyone have an easy way to rotate the engine by hand on a 310C without a barring tool. On other motors I've used the alternator nut or...
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    Issue with 310C Cylinder Seal

    Thanks for the reply Deon. That was going to be my next step but now I'm pretty certain it's an OEM cylinder. I called Broken Tractor today and learned they had this issue recently with another one of the later 310C hoes. They called their seal supplier but were unable to get the correct...
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    Issue with 310C Cylinder Seal

    So today I decided to install the bucket cylinder seal kit I bought from Broken Tractor for my John Deere 310C. Everything was going smooth including the nut removal until I got to the buffer seal. For reference, the buffer seal is on the ID of the gland, farthest from the threaded end. The...
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    John Deere 310C weak dipper and bucket

    Thanks for the information guys. I'll look into the test ports otherwise I guess I'll have to tap into the lines. Would it be best to T into the line so the cylinder still gets pressure or just screw a fitting onto the end of the line and check if it's producing the required pressure. I also...
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    John Deere 310C weak dipper and bucket

    I have a John Deere 310C and the hydraulics for the dipper boom and curling the bucket seam weak. I don't think it's my pump as the rest of the hydraulics seam fine ie. no problems lifting both ends off the ground, loader digs well etc. It just seams when I'm digging and trying to pull with...
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    Fuel Injection Pump Timing Question

    Cool! Thanks for the info.
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    Fuel Injection Pump Timing Question

    Wow, 31 degress seams like alot (not questioning you or your book, just making an observation). The 680 engines are essentially a B series Cummins engine aren't they? In the picture it looks like a piston type injection pump (Bosch P series?) To set the timing do you use dial indicator to...
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    Fuel Injection Pump Timing Question

    Yes 0 deg is too late. I don't know what the correct number is for these machines but I do have some knowlege on other diesels. I'd guess that somewhere around 12-13 degress is more in the ball park. Although if your pump has the ability for some dynamic timing adjustment (advances with RPM)...
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    Pictures of your Backhoe!!!!!

    Here's some pics of my 310C and a pic the thumb I recently picked up for $300 on CL. The thumb itself looks like an Amulet (not sure if it is) but the way it pins onto the bucket and boom is different than what Amulet sells now. The thumb was advertised for a 210C so there must be enough...
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    Pictures of your Backhoe!!!!!

    Plenty of good looking machines around here, old and new. While they all do essentially the same job it's pretty cool to see how many different ways there are to skin a cat. Hopefully I can figure out how to get a few pics of my iron up here.
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    Deere 310D front bucket - will it work on a 310C???

    Deere John, I can't help you with the bucket issue but wanted to say I've been cruising around here for while looking for info on my new to me 310C, your posts have been quite helpful. I used to live in Ontario and spent a lot of time in North Bay years ago. Sorry to get off topic, good luck...
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    jd310d questions

    The brakes on my 310C also chatter, good to know this seams to be a common issue.
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