Ditch Witch C99

[dchief61]

I see this is still an active topic. I picked up a c99 and could sure use the parts and service manuals if that is possible. Thank you.

 

[dchief61]

Forgot my email. dchief61@yahoo.com. Thx

 

[BeaconWoods]

Forgot my email. dchief61@yahoo.com. Thx

Good thinking on the email. They are on their way. Happy wrenching.

 

[gearheadguy]

Hey guys! I just bought a C99 Ditch Witch in fairly neglected shape. I am hoping you might be able to sent me an email of the manuals you have? I sure would appreciate it. kurtlondon123@gmail.com.

 

[BeaconWoods]

They are on their way. Let us know how it goes.

 

[dieselscout80]

How wide of a trench does the C99 make?

 

[BeaconWoods]

The C99 makes a four inch wide trench. It goes about two feet deep.

 

[gearheadguy]

They are on their way. Let us know how it goes.

Thank you for the manuals. I really appreciate that. The C99 seems to be mostly all there but is pretty rough. The ignition switch and wiring is gone so I haven't been able to check for spark. Also the pull rope does not engage when I pull it so I haven't been able to check compression. Tires were flat and I aired them up. They seem to be holding air at least.

 

[gearheadguy]

I am needing to get an air filter element for the Ditch Witch C99. The one I have is the round dry element filter and it is totally shot. Cant seem to find any place that sells them. I would appreciate any information.

 

[gearheadguy]

Got some time to work on the ditch witch today. Found this setup for a recoil starter rope instead of a sheave type. Of course the flyweights are rusted and unmovable so have to clean and lube that. I put a socket on the crank bolt and was able to get it to turn, but only about a quarter turn. Can turn it back and forth easily but only about that quarter turn. After that quarter turn in either direction it stops hard. I have the sparkplug out so nothing is compressing. Does anyone have any ideas about what is stopping the crank turning?

 

[gearheadguy]

I got the Wisconsin engine on the C99 to free up today. It is making full revolutions now. I adjusted the planetary gear selector and it freed up after that. So i guess that was engaged to the engine and stopping it from turning.

 

[gearheadguy]

I got the recoil starter rope cleaned and lubricated so that the fly weights would engage the crank again. It works but not well really. The weights only engage after the rope is pulled fast enough (about half way out). Then you only have about half the rope left to start the crank turning. I may need to convert it to just a sheave setup. I guess the crank not turning completely was because of the reducer gearset. I adjusted the lever and was able to get the crank turning complete revolutions. I got a look at the magneto today ...it was pretty crusty. I sanded the points and tried to get a spark with a spark plug tester light but it was no good. Time for a magneto rebuild I'm guessing. I got the carb off and dunked it in a can of carb cleaner for overnight.

 

[gearheadguy]

I'm guessing that this thread is of no interest to anyone on here since I have gotten no replies to my ongoing posts. So I'm ending my posts.

 

[ponytug]

I'm guessing that this thread is of no interest to anyone on here since I have gotten no replies to my ongoing posts. So I'm ending my posts.

Not many of us have this particular model, but that doesn't mean we aren't interested, or at least I am. But my trencher isn't a DitchWhich.

Good luck on the rebuild.

All the best,

Peter

 

[sbeck]

The C99 makes a four inch wide trench. It goes about two feet deep.

Could I please get a copy of the manuals for the ditch witch c99 also I would so appreciate them

 

[BeaconWoods]

On their way... Let us know how it all turns out.

 

[Andyinchville2]

HI All,

New to the Ditch Witch C 99 Club ! so now we are +1 and growing LOL

My baby needs a little TLC so I was hoping to get the PDF manual / Parts Break down if possible ...

My email address is: Andyinchville1@yahoo.com (yes, the 1 is correct)

Thanks in advance for any and all help .... I'd post a pic but will have to learn how !

Thanks

Andrew

 

[BeaconWoods]

HI All,

New to the Ditch Witch C 99 Club ! so now we are +1 and growing LOL

My baby needs a little TLC so I was hoping to get the PDF manual / Parts Break down if possible ...

My email address is: Andyinchville1@yahoo.com (yes, the 1 is correct)

Thanks in advance for any and all help .... I'd post a pic but will have to learn how !

Thanks

Andrew

Welcome to TBN Andrew. Gimme a minute and I will get them off to you.

 

[Moeman1978]

hello, another new guy here. I'm looking for a part number for the points in my c99. I could use the manuals too, if any are still available.

 

[BeaconWoods]

I will send the manuals along later today. PM me with your email address. You can get the points from Ditch Witch. their slogan is something like, "Every part for every machine ever." Meanwhile, you might be able to get them cheaper elsewhere. I have the engine manual which I will send with the rest later today,, or soon after you email address arrives.