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plowmate replied to the topic OPPERMAN MOTOCART in the forum Projects 10 months, 1 week ago

Hi Muncho
Sadly I Never did find replacement seals.I got a friend to turn 2 steel discs of the right size with a groove in the center of the outer edge to take a large O ring. This sort of works if bearings are not over-lubricated.
plowmate replied to the topic Opperman/Thorneycroft low loader. 1950 ish in the forum Help and information 1 year, 4 months ago

Thankyou so much for finding out all this information about the factory of S E Opperman. I will add this to what I already know about them, their diverse range of products and innovative equipment.
The MOTOCART parts manual I have was from Transport Materials Supplies(London) Ltd. and is a useful reference book, every little item is listed with a…[Read more]
plowmate posted an update 1 year, 5 months ago

@alan Re my Opperman enquiry Thank you for your suggestions Alan. I have a lot of information on Motocarts and other Opperman products which I can share with members. What I do not have is details of their factory. I will try your suggestions.
Robin
plowmate replied to the topic Opperman/Thorneycroft low loader. 1950 ish in the forum Help and information 1 year, 5 months ago

Thank you Andy, that is a good suggestion
Robin
plowmate started the topic Opperman/Thorneycroft low loader. 1950 ish in the forum Help and information 1 year, 5 months ago

I am trying to find a valuation for this now rather rare hybrid, Suggestions welcomed,
Being something of an Opperman enthusiast I am also interested in where to find information about the factory and products of S E Opperman which in its heyday employed over 500 people.
plowmate started the topic OPPERMAN MOTOCART in the forum Projects 5 years, 8 months ago

I am rebuilding my 1947 motocart and am looking for two EXTERNAL LIP oil seals for brake drums.
So far I have got nowhere with usual online suppliers. Can anyone help ?
Details are :- 3″ OD X 1 7/8″ ID 76.2 x 47.625 mm Part No.EC300128
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