Wicksteed up and running

[Bsmith]

Before, then after ,,,,,,,Dismantled, cleaned, motor swapped for single phase, clutch, belts, hydraulic oil, panels made from washing machine sides, new blade, set of wheels cause the dam things heavy, coat of paint and waiting for a switch from China. Cuts great though,really worth the work.

 

[John Kingston]

What hydraulic oil did you use in it please have you got a manual

 

[Bsmith]

What hydraulic oil did you use in it please have you got a manual

I used Automatic transmission Fluid, Dexron oil, just because I had some handy, but the ram creeps down, maybe a thicker hydraulic oil would be better? no I don't have a manual.

 

[Bsmith]

Am updating this post to ask for advice.
Does anyone know of a company where I could send the old pump / ram seals to get new ones? Or anywhere I could send the whole pump / ram unit to get it serviced?
Pump no longer lifts the ram and after I assist by manually lifting the arm the ram creeps back down.