The Classic Machinery Network

Thanks for that Craig , its definitely the same profile and looks like the original colour should have been yellow , so its a model 308 .

Craig , heres a photo , whoever painted it blue did a very thorough job , they even painted the inside surface of the gauze filter in the hydraulic oil reservoir ( goes at least three inches down the tube ) ,even I know that was not very clever of them . Nick , yes its cavitating , there is no filte...

Jeremy , thanks pm sent .

Pete , thanks for the advice , there is a large approx 3L capacity filter on the high pressure side of the hydraulic pump , will check through the pipes for any more .



Bernard

I have just bought an old Whitlock digger , think its 1965 using a Ford 4000 diesel tractor , dont know where to start on it or maybe approach should be to repair things as they break ? The digger would probably have been going to the scrap yard so its well worn . Main concern is the hydraulic pump ...

Hello , Have bought an old Whitlock digger , think its 1965 using a Ford 4000 diesel tractor . I am building a garage/workshop and need to dig out a lot for the foundation so hoping this will do the job , I know nothing about tractors/plant . I should have checked on the internet before rather than ...