Hi Barry, youre right, it is starting to look like a tractor again. I didn't realise David Browns were built like brick lavvies which is probaby why there are so many still going strong. i wouldn't worry too much about camera flare etc. your vids are a lot better and informative than many that get posted. Keep them coming!
many thanks for viewing, all constructive comments are welcome, as well as snippits of history, I and the viewers love hearing from people who where there and did the work, i think it adds a layer of relism to the whole purpose of restoration many thanks your support is greatly appreciated Barry
Cheers Wullie, on the yarns on sunday I check the plates against your measurments and keep the pto plate and bin the 11" many thanks for the valuable information, very much appreciated Barry
thanks Johnpaul for the kind words, I'm pleasently supprised how many are still going and being looked after by enthusiasts. I know of a farm near Wark the guy has 12 DB's and won't part with any of them. thanks for watching Barry
the very honest answer to that is I don't know yet as I've not started it since rebuild, but I have heard they were supposed to be excellent starters in their day, if you have access to a compression tester do a dry and wet test this should give you some indication as to the condition of the rings and or valves. many thanks for watching your time is greatly appreciated Barry
As a part answer to your question both Barry’s 990 and my implematic 990 have the same engine a AD4/47 or whatever it is anyway it’s the 990 with wet liners…this is the DB engine that gave DB the reputation for excellent starting characteristics and is akin to those of a Fordson Major…. the engine in your 996 is a sort of a different animal no wet liners parent bore block and different bore stroke ratio….they can along with the later 990s be a bit more crappier at starting from cold in my experience but this is probably more down to slack of compression from any of the usual reasons or a lazy starter/battery/earth reason or maybe the injection pump is clagged up with crap and not allowing max fuel at startup…it may even just be letting air get into the diesel system…….hope this is of some use or comfort as not all DB engines are the blissful starters some will lead you to believe…..the 990 was the best selling DB tractor the ever produced in all its years of production and a good number of them were the same as mine and this one of Barry’s it was the popularity of this type and especially its model engine that earned DB the deserved reputation for being an excellent starter and all round performer
Hi John, as David says join the DBTF there are loads of extremely experienced tractor guys there, but I don't think your going to be able to increase the preasure as it's set at 2000psi at manufacture, if you watch the weekly yarns this sunday i try to give some answers to your question and checks you could carryout, hope this was helpfull. thanks for your support Barry
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Hi Barry, youre right, it is starting to look like a tractor again. I didn't realise David Browns were built like brick lavvies which is probaby why there are so many still going strong. i wouldn't worry too much about camera flare etc. your vids are a lot better and informative than many that get posted. Keep them coming!
Cheers Ken, many thanks for the kind words
Barry
New sub from Ireland. Drove a DB Cropmaster TVO, 25D and 880 Selectamatic as a kid. Love your commentary on your videos.
many thanks for viewing, all constructive comments are welcome, as well as snippits of history, I and the viewers love hearing from people who where there and did the work, i think it adds a layer of relism to the whole purpose of restoration
many thanks your support is greatly appreciated
Barry
Another good one Barry , this tractor will be better than a new one when it's finished .
Cheers Wullie, on the yarns on sunday I check the plates against your measurments and keep the pto plate and bin the 11"
many thanks for the valuable information, very much appreciated
Barry
Really enjoying the videos. Have a few Davy browns here myself. In Ireland.
thanks Johnpaul for the kind words, I'm pleasently supprised how many are still going and being looked after by enthusiasts. I know of a farm near Wark the guy has 12 DB's and won't part with any of them.
thanks for watching
Barry
Hi Barry. Coming on well now! I think those two cap head screws are correct; at least my 880 has them too.
Cheers David, as always your input is highly valued many thanks
Barry
Is ur 990 easy start and does it run good my 996 is fairly hard to start without any heat
the very honest answer to that is I don't know yet as I've not started it since rebuild, but I have heard they were supposed to be excellent starters in their day, if you have access to a compression tester do a dry and wet test this should give you some indication as to the condition of the rings and or valves.
many thanks for watching your time is greatly appreciated
Barry
As a part answer to your question both Barry’s 990 and my implematic 990 have the same engine a AD4/47 or whatever it is anyway it’s the 990 with wet liners…this is the DB engine that gave DB the reputation for excellent starting characteristics and is akin to those of a Fordson Major…. the engine in your 996 is a sort of a different animal no wet liners parent bore block and different bore stroke ratio….they can along with the later 990s be a bit more crappier at starting from cold in my experience but this is probably more down to slack of compression from any of the usual reasons or a lazy starter/battery/earth reason or maybe the injection pump is clagged up with crap and not allowing max fuel at startup…it may even just be letting air get into the diesel system…….hope this is of some use or comfort as not all DB engines are the blissful starters some will lead you to believe…..the 990 was the best selling DB tractor the ever produced in all its years of production and a good number of them were the same as mine and this one of Barry’s it was the popularity of this type and especially its model engine that earned DB the deserved reputation for being an excellent starter and all round performer
hello, I have a david brown 990 and it's out of order, how can I put it on point?
Hi bp3m you would first need to carry out a diagnostic of your problems to see what need fixing.
many thanks
Barry
What kind of primer do you use?
Hi Tom, I use craftmaster red oxide ans I also use there engine enamel for the chocolate.
many thanks
Barry
Can anybody answer this question. I have a 990 selectomatic. Is there anyway to get some more pressure from the hydraulic system. ?
I fully recommend joining the DBTC web forum and posting your question on there. Plenty of great advice, and it’s free!
Hi John, as David says join the DBTF there are loads of extremely experienced tractor guys there, but I don't think your going to be able to increase the preasure as it's set at 2000psi at manufacture, if you watch the weekly yarns this sunday i try to give some answers to your question and checks you could carryout, hope this was helpfull.
thanks for your support
Barry