Dig-It towable Backhoe partial restoration

[601 Blues]

Hey Guys, I'am pleased to see a discussion on the Digit 148, I have a 148 and rebuilding to working condition, I do not have any owners Manuel or any info, Trying to set the bearings in the front drive wheels, And can't get any movement in the Notched Collar I have loosened the Retaining washer, Does the Wheel mount Back Plate simply move back and collar snugs to it or is the Back plate threaded as well, Thanks for any help

 

[Wa11banger]

my manual only shows a splined connection for the main hub. Two sets of snap rings backed by seals is what it shows holds the main hub to the motor in the assembly. Is it possible the splined connector is rusted and stuck? I have not taken my hub apart yet so I dont have any experience with that.

 

[601 Blues]

my manual only shows a splined connection for the main hub. Two sets of snap rings backed by seals is what it shows holds the main hub to the motor in the assembly. Is it possible the splined connector is rusted and stuck? I have not taken my hub apart yet so I dont have any experience with that.

The Hub where The tire is mounted, The t lever for locking and unlocking wheels, slides in and out that housing is threaded, there is a collar ring screws on the threaded housing, Looks like it Holding the hub where the tire mounts ,Does the tire Hub screw on that housing like the collar or is it independent

 

[601 Blues]

Where did you get your parts?, in need of pins and bushings as well

 

[Wa11banger]

call the guys at mission manufacturing. They are the best and cheapest place to get dig it parts.. All other suppliers either make their own parts or buy from these guys.

website is of some help but a manual full of part numbers and a phone call are the best way to get service
powerkingtractor dot com

 

[601 Blues]

Found the control Linkage On my 148 Kolher CH 18 S engine was not operating properly, Missing 2 springs,that I found on a drawing, ordered those, Some one had polish engineered this at some point, The spring they had on it was actually stopping the one stage from returning, Please if anyone has a properly operating Linkage set up, send me some pictures so I can get mine right, THANKS!! 601blues@gmail.com

 

[Wa11banger]

601 Blues sorry for the late response I have been stupid busy.. I am not sure if they are the same because I have the older Kolher 18 Magnum but next time I am at the property I will take a picture of my linkages and attach them here

 

[alabama mike]

Hey, I just bought whats left of a digit 148, its complete except for the 3 cylinders on the boom, can you guys tell me what size cylinders I need to be looking for?

Thanks
Mike

 

[Wa11banger]

Hey Mike welcome to the Dig-It club.. I will try and remember to look at my manual tonight and get you specs.. If they aren't in there, I will get them this weekend when I head up to the property where mine is located. If I have to go to the property it will be late Sunday evening before I can get you the specs.. I have no internet capabilities up there and no cell towers available

Again welcome to the club, once you get it up and running again you will have a blast trying to find ways to use this little but very useful tool

 

[Wa11banger]

601 Blues sorry for the late response I have been stupid busy.. I am not sure if they are the same because I have the older Kolher 18 Magnum but next time I am at the property I will take a picture of my linkages and attach them here

601 Blues I completely forgot I owe you some pics man.. I will get them this weekend and get them posted here. My apologies... Getting way to old and forgetful these days.