Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club | plowmate | Activity https://vhgmc.co.uk/members/plowmate/activity/ Activity feed for plowmate. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:34:57 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 2f7d3a93d3520468899b301e569f37db plowmate replied to the topic OPPERMAN MOTOCART in the forum Projects https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/opperman-motocart/#post-43977 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 21:25:04 +0100 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.

]]> 76ce032a477c32fa9cdc39bd9bb26675 plowmate replied to the topic Opperman/Thorneycroft low loader. 1950 ish in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/opperman-thorneycroft-low-loader-1950-ish/#post-43319 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:33:55 +0000 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]

]]> 2d30f9b185a91f86f1b67dd7d1daa40f plowmate posted an update: @alan Re my Opperman enquiry Thank you for your suggestions […] https://vhgmc.co.uk/activity/p/26675/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:56:01 +0000 @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

]]> 0 6ae855ffc98a864f64f7cb205cfb1320 plowmate replied to the topic Opperman/Thorneycroft low loader. 1950 ish in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/opperman-thorneycroft-low-loader-1950-ish/#post-43289 Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:46:38 +0000 Thank you Andy, that is a good suggestion
Robin

]]> 3e2d01ecbbebd7f96074d9399cf795b2 plowmate started the topic Opperman/Thorneycroft low loader. 1950 ish in the forum Help and information https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/opperman-thorneycroft-low-loader-1950-ish/ Sat, 04 Jan 2025 20:43:00 +0000 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.

]]> bba2ac32aa73269e620b711701a412b7 plowmate started the topic OPPERMAN MOTOCART in the forum Projects https://vhgmc.co.uk/forums/topic/opperman-motocart/ Sun, 27 Sep 2020 17:07:40 +0100 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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