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My 580BT has not been forgotten I got her running today and had planned to change the engine coolant drain tap which has a very slight weep however I became preoccupied with a new issue I discovered on the Poclain so that was that as they say. Jeremy http://www.classicmachinery.net/forum/images/user...

I was supposed to meet up with my usual gang of friends today but things fell apart so I decided to do a 'flying visit' to my machines, normally I would not want to do this because of the distance involved I like to plan ahead to make sure that I accomplish something good on each visit. To cut a lon...

Thanks Rob super pics I always forget this show

Jeremy

Hi Sean I take it you are talking about the bolt on covers and a suitable gasket for them? I would make my own gasket you can buy the cork or gasket paper from a bearing/drives supplier or probably off EBay? You could even use an old cornflakes box if you want; whatever I would still seal the gasket...

Hi Greg welcome to CMN

Jeremy

This now classic ERF EC11 was spotted by me on the same industrial estate on which my work is so I quickly grabbed my small point and shoot camera and snapped it. :thumbup: Jeremy http://www.classicmachinery.net/forum/images/userpix/112_1TCWU40C47HU11526486967.jpg http://www.classicmachinery.net/for...

Sean I'd guess that the axle oil is any good EP90 that you can get your hands on and the brakes would have standard brake fluid in them, the seals will be available from any good bearings/drives supplier.

Jeremy

Thanks Fred I would have come along but only found out it was at Roy's the day before, it's only around 40 minutes or so from where I live, did he run the Harrier up?

Jeremy

Brian, you say also that the starter would not engage? Daft question but have you got a good battery connection? I'm sure that somebody else on here will be able to offer you some advice.

Jeremy

Hi Matt and welcome to the site :wave: sorry I can't help you with the parts perhaps somebody else could? Although I cannot picture the brass collar in my mind I cannot see why brazing it would not get you out of trouble, mind it may be easier if the collar is not a complex item to get a local engin...