Instructions for modifying of the

Lego Technic 8043 Motorized Excavator

into the

ULTIMATE 8043

This mod will give the 8043:

* 8878 Rechargeable battery
* Complete simultaneous control of all the motorized functions
* Joystick-controller that works just like a real excavator
* XL-motor for more comsiderable boom-lifting power
* PF-lights
* More realistic bucket looks & larger operating range
* Larger orerating range for the dipper
* Roof for the cabin
* All gear-reduction has been moved to the undercarriage to reduce the
side-effects of transferring the drivetrain through the turntable
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These modifications and instructions were made by Jurgen Krooshoop

(Jurgens Technic Corner)
See my models in action:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Rhodeslover1
More info & models can be found at my MOC-page:
http://www.mocpages.com/home.php/21811
and my brickshelf-folder:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?m=Jurgmeister
The original instructions are available at
http://www.brickset.com/detail/?Set=8043-1
LEGO is a trademark of The LEGO Group, which does not sponsor,
authorize or endorse these instructions & modifications. You can find the
official Lego site at http://www.lego.com

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Connections:
Slew: Ch 1 Red
Boom: Ch1 Blue
Drive left: Ch 2 Red
Drive Right: Ch 2 Blue
Bucket: Ch 3 Red
Dipper: Ch 3 Blue

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