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@plowmate Active 4 weeks 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 View
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    plowmate replied to the topic OPPERMAN MOTOCART in the forum Projects 6 months, 2 weeks 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.

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    plowmate replied to the topic Opperman/Thorneycroft low loader. 1950 ish in the forum Help and information 1 year 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]

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    plowmate posted an update 1 year, 1 month 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

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    plowmate replied to the topic Opperman/Thorneycroft low loader. 1950 ish in the forum Help and information 1 year, 1 month ago

    Thank you Andy, that is a good suggestion
    Robin

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    plowmate started the topic Opperman/Thorneycroft low loader. 1950 ish in the forum Help and information 1 year, 1 month 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.

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    plowmate started the topic OPPERMAN MOTOCART in the forum Projects 5 years, 5 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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