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    JCB 3d II - NO VIN -where to find brake pads parts for this 70's old dog

    Pleased to be of help, good luck with your classic JCB
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    JCB 3d II - NO VIN -where to find brake pads parts for this 70's old dog

    The JCB 3D mk 2 had the Nuffield tractor skid unit in it, from what I remember it had dry disk brakes. you could try to have these relined with new friction material if any companies near you carry out this service. The Nuffield ( later tractors called Leyland tractors) are still being restored...
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    CAT 259D 2017

    There may well have been a code generated, but if so that was'nt passed to me, in fairness my friends Mum has been ill, so some time has passed inbetween the tech guy coming out and my friends Dad letting me know the machine was repaired, thanks again for all the info
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    TLB snow removal

    I think this is a German idea, it is very good for moving even light snow, no castor wheels to wear out. We used it in a local steelworks on a snow clearing contract we had, it would clear all the snow from the road so the road salt we were spreading behind the tractor, was working directly onto...
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    2014 Jcb 3cx joystick problem

    Do you have the set up with the joysticks only working the backhoe and a mechanical lever on the right hand side which works the front bucket? We had an intermittant problem with the joysticks, turned out to be the wiring harness which runs down the seat pivot to the underside of the cab, was...
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    TLB snow removal

    We used to clamp a piece of earthmover tyre in the 4 in 1 bucket for light snowfalls. this one on the tractor was very good, shown here clearing mud from a road during a forestry operation to clamp a piece of earthmover tyre in the 4 in 1 bucket
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    CAT 444F Backhoe/loader equal size tyres rear final drive oil seal leaks

    I have a CAT 444F which is leaking oil from the final drive steering hub, I assume it is leaking from the final drive hub compartment with the planetary gears inside. has anyone carried out this repair? Are there any special torque settings for the bolts or any pre load settings. Any info would...
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    CAT 259D 2017

    an update on the CAT 269D hydraulics not working, a bit sketchy this as I got this third hand. The CAT dealer tech came out and checked around, found a solenoid open circuit, I assume one for the hydraulic safety lock out. Nige thanks for all the info you provided.
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    CAT 259D 2017

    thanks Nige, will tell him.
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    CAT 259D 2017

    Nige, an update on the 259D loader not working, sorry its been a while I have been on holiday, My pal did try the jumper connector but no joy, the repair guy didnt show, so he has managed to find someone else, reason being he has work for the machine so he needs to get it repaired. I will post...
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    2003 Jcb js 160 excavator

    I have had the same fault recently on my 2006 JCB JZ140 all the lights illuminated and the engine shut its self down. I cleaned all the earths, the main one from the battery to frame + there is an earth connection in the battery compartment for the wiring loom this is on a small bolt beneath the...
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    CAT 259D 2017

    Thanks Nige, I told his Dad to phone me when he starts looking for the bypass connector, he was only saying last night about the importance of the door switch working correctly, as the had previously bought a skid steer, from them viewing it in the dealers yard to it arriving at theirs, the door...
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    CAT 259D 2017

    Nige, thanks for that information, I have talked to my friends Dad, the engineer (not Finning) was supposed to turn up today but has'nt, so his Dad is going to check out the door switch and the other recommendations you have suggested. Many thanks
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    CAT 259D 2017

    Nige, talked to my mates Dad, he says the machine will travel in both directions it's the arms which don't work, lift or tilt, he said they are awaiting a man coming to check it out with the computer. I will let you know of any more developments, thanks
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    Hydraulic hammer advice

    I use a car tyre and break inside it
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