Recent content by scouse lee

Hey fellas, after finally giving up on my Ford 3000 hydraulics I've borrowed a Kilworth DT Vivid 3000 compact tractor to use with my log splitter, I've sussed out the general controls on it but the problem is there is a handle that you push forward that works the auxiliary hydraulics but when...

Hi guys, I've managed to get my lift cover off & changed the return filter but I'm having trouble removing the suction filter to clean it, does it come out or do I clean it in situ, I've read something about disconnecting the pipe at the pump & blowing air down it, can anyone elaborate on this...

Hi, I have a 1970 3000 and at the moment there are 2 jobs I'm trying to do. The 1st is to replace the hydraulic oil filters as the hydraulics are extremely slow at the moment,(in fact they don't work at all really). I have taken the seat off, drained the oil & loosened most of the bolts, I have...

Hi guys, sorry if this is in the wrong thread and/or has been posted before, I can't seem to find anything. Right as per title I have a 1970 Ford 3000 that I need to carry out various jobs on, I also have a cd rom disc I got off e-bay that is supposed to be a workshop manual covering the 2000 -...

Hi, I have a 1970 Ford 3000 that I use to run a log splitter. I have had the tractor for about 18 months & the hydraulics have been working ok up to now but the other day I tried to use the splitter and 1st of all noticed that the arms were having trouble lifting, in fact they wouldn't move at...

Hi my names Lee & I am a Tree Surgeon. I was born in Liverpool,(many years ago lol), then moved to Dorset 6 years ago where I set up my own Tree Surgery business and last December we moved to our current home which is a farm in Devon. I own a 1970 Ford 3000 that I mainly use with a log splitter...