JCB FASTRAC 3170 UPDATE - HOW MUCH IS IT GOING TO COST??

You've been asking for it, so here it is, an update on the Fastrac. John from Olivers has got it all apart and has found the problem. We just got to get the parts and get it back together.

[@neilporter3286]

Thanks for the update George. Hope all the likes and comments get you some small (probably very small...) reward from KZbin to help foot the bill for the repairs. 🤞

[@Dermot501]

Looking forward to seeing the Fastrac back in action🚜👍

[@RaysFarming]

Hello George it’s better news than first thought it is so good to see the lady again can’t wait to see her back and hear that growl of that Cummins engine purring away 👍👍

[@mrtrusty101]

Bloody awesome mate, and I love the fact you’re keen to get other stuff fixed while she’s had her cab taken off. Top operator indeed. Cheers from Australia

[@mrtrusty101]

P.S. @george. You ever thought about getting a enhancer module on her? Over here in Australia we use Diesel Smart Module’s to give the diesel’s a bit of kick and allow her to breath way better. I’ve been using these guys for the last two diesels I’ve own for some time now and they are worth every penny spent plus some. Heaps More low down grunt and slightly better fuel consumption indeed. Cheers Jase

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Thanks for the update on the JCB it's getting there George ❤️👍. Take care of yourself and family and be Blessed ❤️❤️.

[@kevinwillis9126]

Great vid George and thanks for the update.... Take care sir...

[@sandymcghee3328]

Thanks for the update about the Fastrac George 👍👍👍👍

[@petelamps6055]

Cheers for the update mate, it was in the last video I was asking about the jcb, I’m a happy consumer! I’d love to have the knowledge to be able to repair something like that, thank god for the agri mechanics

[@gmartin8240]

Hi George, Fastrac update is great you can see how complex it is . Also in its current state you can get the other components in such as the block . The Fastrac will be better than new when finished. Great video George 🚜👍🔧

[@mrtrusty101]

Agree mate, also can’t wait to hear that awesome Cummings sound once again

[@philipsearls1946]

George, Don't let Lord Muck drive it again, problem solved. Lol. It's Some bit of kit. Can't wait to see Her drive again. Hope it all works out for you. Big Thumbs Up.

[@LordMuck]

I've never driven the fucking thing 🙄

[@nickhill3362]

I did a six gear synchro on a fastrac 155 as a back yard mechanic it was a massive job I removed the cab floor opened the sun roof and lowered the gearbox to the floor with a block and tackle a wouldn't want to do one again but I got a massive sense of achievement when it was done 😁

[@artur8403]

You changed gearbox through sunroof? 😂

[@nickhill3362]

@@artur8403 can't you read lowered the gearbox to the floor 🥴

[@artur8403]

@@nickhill3362 ok. I thought floor of tractor

[@Gearoid35]

Thanks for the update George, it's bad but could be worse

[@zachstractors]

Great video! I'm really looking forward to it running again!

[@stephenwatlow4830]

Great to see her, progress indeed, well worth doing everything, cant wait to hear her working again 👍👍👍👍😘

[@andyellis307]

Massive experience for you mate but looking at it it could have been a whole lot worse. She will have to earn her keep when she comes back to the farm for sure George. Great vid buddy

[@jimmybroom]

Nice one George. Great to be able to see the inside of a work in progress like that.

[@trevorjarvis3021]

That was indeed a fantastic insight to what went wrong George! I think you have been fortunate in some respects as it could have been so much worse! Certainly the right time to get other things sorted while it’s stripped down. 🚜🚜🚜🚜 At least she will run again!

[@charleshart6992]

Great update George - good to see that progress is being made!

[@JonDingle]

Stuff like that can happen to any machine. It's an expensive repair but at least you can relax (hopefully) in the knowledge you have a factory recon gearbox in the ole girl. No Creme Eggs for while then lad!

[@roba4297]

Pity it didn't friction weld itself back together.

[@tomreid8696]

John the mechanic (or JCB John as he is known at ours) is brilliant, he comes out to our jcb load all and does a load of other mechanic stuff with the kit, very trustworthy person to fix your tractor. He rebuilt the head and gasket on our 6930p a few months ago.

[@GeorgeSaunders]

He's actually in my phone as JCB John👌😂

[@tomreid8696]

@@GeorgeSaunders 😂😂

[@chrislovejoy8249]

Nice catch-up on Fast Track looking forward to seeing back in action .Looks abit expensive George,🚜👍

[@bekabeka71]

This is why Belarus MTZ tractors are the most reliable, easy to fix, and indestructible 🚜

[@ginggur17]

Few toys there, good to see ole faithful again though. 👍👍🇬🇧

[@iancroot1388]

As usual, George don't do things by half, sure done a proper number on that gearbox.

[@johnmorgan4017]

Very good to see! I found it cheaper to get a whole new head for the dodge truck engines and then a new tractor exhaust manifold for my 3185. Heads are identical aside from casting upgrades. The new manifold has a boss for an EGT sensor as well.

[@mrtrusty101]

P.S. You ever thought about getting a enhancer module on her? Over here in Australia we use Diesel Smart Module’s to give the diesel’s a bit of kick and allow her to breath way better. I’ve been using these guys for the last two diesels I’ve own for some time now and they are worth every penny spent plus some. Heaps More low down grunt and slightly better fuel consumption indeed. Cheers Jase

[@Rx37Legacy]

Nice little update! Gonna be fun to see her working again!

[@patkelly7999]

Great stuff George ( or maybe not ) She will be like new again, Thank You for the update👌🙏👍🙂

[@GeorgeSaunders]

Cheers Pat👍

[@billupstateny9151]

Keeping a positive thought regarding the Fastrac 🇬🇧🚜🛐

[@dellhell8842]

Good to see the damage is limited George. Hopefully all your work now planned while it's apart will leave it ready for some serious trouble free hours and work.

[@markrussell147]

Nice to see the progress on her nice result on the replacement box definitely. Also imo i would get the three splitter packs stripped and checked out and re do them if even slight wear. the discs are not expensive at all after that make sure they take a good look at the tandem pump as the wear on the fastrac clutch pack happens at low revs when the transmission side of the pump is worn and at high temperatures they can be a drop in system pressure causing slight slippage any doubt mate drop a new pump in then you have also the option to go higher flow rating on the hydraulic side 👍

[@johnw13473]

Will be good to see it working again

[@svengranzow3702]

Hallo george Nice update from fastrac by repairing the gearbox i hope we see the fastrac in next Time back

[@christopherrolfe4543]

Be good to see this and the tw back on the channel both working 🚜

[@janner2121]

George. I used to run a Perkins powered 150 hp Fastrac hauling aggregates and sand dumpy bags, I had a similar issue as you, I was hauling one day maxed out with the trailer at about 24 tons, and heard this almighty shrieking sound and tightness in the box, I continued along as there was no other option, but never did find out the reason but sold it on, the boxes seem to be made of chocolate on these tbh, and not up to the job . Good work there fella, I bottled out !!!!

[@johnroberts2905]

Awesome update, hope she's back and working soon!

[@rolnics]

Putting the savings on one part to good use then! She'll be back for harvest, if not before. Proper job!

[@bobpaterson1845]

That is one complicated set up on that transmission would say definitely not something you want going wrong again in a hurry 🙄 good video 👍

[@brianbrady1993]

Great stuff as always George.

[@keithroberthalliday9572]

Better spending the money on tw25 all restored it would look amazing fab tractor

[@GeorgeSaunders]

The tw doesn't need a restoration, she is fine in her working clothes

[@hellohello3199]

Unfortunately that won’t be the last problem with the fastrac, they’re always giving trouble but that’s tractors for ya

[@DJC995]

Nice One George Thanks again

[@casto-]

Least you made a proper job of it George!😬🤦‍♂. Glad it’s not too bad and impressive you’ve got a recon box that’s cheaper than a rebuild 👍. I know it used to be said it was 6k for a mog box to be taken out and looked at before work on it 😬. And glad my cab tips sideways to get under it! Look forward to seeing her in a field again!

[@michaellorio9774]

re bonjour George il sera au top , bon courage a toi pour la suite 😍👍👍👍👍

[@steamfan7147]

Not exactly cheap, but not an eye watering amount of money either, I'd call that a win.

[@patlydon519]

Thats like lookin into a money pit and the holes getting deeper, cut your losses and run mate! Lease a new one the next time its cheaper

[@robertallen3441]

I would have thought that the bearing failed first, putting strain on the rear end of the shaft causing it to shear. Good that you can get a recon unit, saving some labour cost.

[@roberthiggins6401]

Bit of a saving grace for you and the old girl George.

[@jankotze1959]

Nice video, like the frame design

[@reedfaria280]

Great video George!

[@james1c763]

have back soon great video

[@bjboddy651]

Tidy job..... Dare I say it - could've been worse. She'll be back soon enough 👍

[@jackking5567]

Interesting stuff. There's clearly a design weakness in those boxes - I wonder if the maker has smoothed the flaw out for newer machines?

[@andrewwoodhead8305]

How many organs do you need to sell to fund the job George??🤔🤫

[@craigdoig9486]

Great content again

[@summerfarmestates]

good news on jcb having a recon box

[@vincentwalker7134]

Who'd want to be a gearbox technician. Sensible to change wearable parts while your in there George let's hope the cost is kept to a minimum and you don't have to sell any of your body parts to science..😮

[@oxhousemedia629]

On our 2170 we got the gearbox out the back window jut the floor came out thankfully we didn’t have to take cab off

[@johnplatt8369]

Well at least your honest George,,,,, get her back up and running then we can get back to Fastrack v The mighty Ford come on!!!!!!!!!

[@user-mv4dy4qz1u]

😂brawo👍👍👍

[@allanmorris6324]

Interesting video George 👍🏻 have you broke your finger or something?

[@roba4297]

Did you see " DISASTER " ...Mr Hewes

[@billybearns2844]

How long before your have her back how long does it take them to fix everything?

[@ManxAndy]

That’s some technical nightmare, glad it’s not to big a wallet buster…..👍👌🇮🇲

[@johnhyde8892]

I would like a a fastrack, not sure if I could have one with out making KZbin videos.

[@GeorgeSaunders]

Let me tell you making KZbin videos doesn't pay for a Fastrac!😂

[@kierancl]

Do you have any regrets in buying her?

[@LordMuck]

ALL of them... 🫳

[@jhutson1729]

Amazes me a rebuild is 6k but an already rebuilt recon is 1k lol

[@straightsix9140]

Cheap repair really ,in comparison with other brands of tractor . A vario box would be in a different street as far as cost of replacement .Awseome machine will live another day . You must be missing its comfort ,having to drive them New Hollands instead !! Lol

[@michaelstaunton1632]

👍👍👍

[@Jeff-bg7pt]

Money money spend it'well 🎉

[@umwhatthistime]

Any news of the Belarus?

[@robertsmith9810]

That looks as it may have possibly been driver abuse lol 😃🤘