Case digger with David brown engine, what engine do I have 1977

[Ian mackay]

 

[cropmaster]

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995/996

 

[betweenthelines]

The words DAVID BROWN could be a bit of a clue.

 

[Ian mackay]

The words DAVID BROWN could be a bit of a clue.

Model mate, too much to ask I suppose,

 

[agrimax]

If it's a 580F,it should be a 4/55 engine,same as a 995/996. Nearly sure it should be stamped on the block above the starter. Think the 1210 and a few others also used the 4/55 but with different power outputs.
Being a red engine instead of Case Yellow/Tan or whatever it's called,who knows what it's out of...

 

[JeepJeep]

The words DAVID BROWN could be a bit of a clue.

As times goes by I'm convinced you must be an ex Detective

 

[Tubbylew]

Should be stamped on the block by the bell housing about halfway up the engine iirc, number will be something like AD4/47/xxxx i think.

 

[Ian mackay]

If it's a 580F,it should be a 4/55 engine,same as a 995/996. Nearly sure it should be stamped on the block above the starter. Think the 1210 and a few others also used the 4/55 but with different power outputs.
Being a red engine instead of Case Yellow/Tan or whatever it's called,who knows what it's out of...

Thanks for that, pulled the engine oil filter out, although it's grubby (ex coal board) time has been spent on it over the years, someone has etched CM836 on the housing, so should arrive next week, got the oil, (capacity to be worked upon, as the filler bung and dipstick fell off somewhere) and a good farming friend reckons he might have a scraping bucket for me, also ordered a hardox cutting blade which I'll weld in, getting there.

 

[Ian mackay]

Thanks for that, pulled the engine oil filter out, although it's grubby (ex coal board) time has been spent on it over the years, someone has etched CM836 on the housing, so should arrive next week, got the oil, (capacity to be worked upon, as the filler bung and dipstick fell off somewhere) and a good farming friend reckons he might have a scraping bucket for me, also ordered a hardox cutting blade which I'll weld in, getting there.

CH837, should have said, not getting any younger

 

[agrimax]

Should be the right filter ok. Covers all the old Browns before the spin on on the 90 series. 7.4 litres is the engine oil capacity for a 996. I'd expect the sumps to be the same... Best get another dipstick.

 

[Ian mackay]

I've 10 litres of 30 mineral oil was thinking of using that, well some of it, and I bought a lucas oil fortifier which has done me good in the past for older engines, what's your thoughts oh and would like to remove the sump pan to clean any gauze pick up that will be there, straight forward enough?

 

[agrimax]

The books seem to suggest 30 or 10w30 oil so it'll likely be ok. Shouldn't be any issue removing the sump.

 

[Ian mackay]

The books seem to suggest 30 or 10w30 oil so it'll likely be ok. Shouldn't be any issue removing the sump.

Thanks

 

[Ian mackay]

Was the dipstick a plug or cap, tried a couple of olline David brown parts dealers, nothing.

 

[Ian mackay]

Got a plastic bag in the hole

 

[Bald n Grumpy]

Use SUTO in the engine
Looks like it should have a combined filler cap/ dipstick like some of the older db s had
Try Barcley Williams for one

 

[Bald n Grumpy]

Remove the sump pan and you should find a strainer fitted on to the oil pump

 

[Netherfield]

If it's a 580F,it should be a 4/55 engine,same as a 995/996. Nearly sure it should be stamped on the block above the starter. Think the 1210 and a few others also used the 4/55 but with different power outputs.
Being a red engine instead of Case Yellow/Tan or whatever it's called,who knows what it's out of...

12 series used same 4/55 engine but with an inline fuel pump not DPA.

 

[Tubbylew]

Was the dipstick a plug or cap, tried a couple of olline David brown parts dealers, nothing.

Plug with dipstick, used to fly out if the piston rings were worn.

 

[Tubbylew]

Try barcley williams,

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