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Listeroid Engines / Re: Knocking, now what?
« on: February 13, 2024, 07:22:01 AM »
Jeepers, welcome back Ed.  Where the hell have you been?

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Listeroid Engines / Re: Advice on exhaust pipe connection
« on: January 06, 2024, 07:24:35 PM »
Not to nit pick, but I always thought BSPT was British Standard Pipe Tapered

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I have a SR2 which came with a Brush type alternator.  Mine has the housing for a starter motor, but definitely has no ring gear on the flywheel.  It did however come with a SOM.  Unfortunately, when I bought it and went to fetch it, I knew nothing about Listers, so didn't take the control box, which meant the SOM part was useless.  The guy that initially checked it over for me fitted a push button to start it manually using the alternator as the starter motor.  I used to manually operate the decompression levers. I never tried cranking it without decompression, so wouldn't know if it will turn over.  The starter windings are 24VDC, so 2 x batteries are needed, but the contactor for the push button was 12VDC, so separate wires from one battery had to be used to energize this coil.  The electrics in the dogbox on the alternator was a bit dicky, so the charging circuit was putting out something like 56VDC which soon cooked my batteries.  There has been plenty of talk on this forum about modernizing the dogbox, but unfortunately my electronic knowledge is far too limited to attempt this mod.  I also have been unable to find anyone willing to undertake the job for me, so have let it go and just hand crank.  It starts very easily as soon as it gets up to speed.  If I remember correctly, the name plate on my alternator clearly states 24VDC. I have attached a picture, but it is not very clear. 

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I would suggest you look for a nameplate/serial plate and post a picture of that.  This would make it easier for the boffins to identify and comment.

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Engines / Re: Finally got time to get my LT1 running after over a year
« on: August 28, 2023, 03:52:58 PM »
Exactly the same as my SR2, and that's where the Lister crank handle engages.  It doesn't need a shroud

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Engines / Re: Finally got time to get my LT1 running after over a year
« on: August 27, 2023, 09:24:14 PM »
I'm not quite getting you.  The Lister crank handle is designed to engage with the keyway on the cam shaft.  No additional catches or lugs necessary

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This is what I found on this forum.  Hope it makes more sense to you than it did to me.

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Engines / Re: decarboning....how to?
« on: May 17, 2023, 08:21:24 PM »
If Glort was still around, I'm sure he'd tell you spray some water down the intake manifold while running, but I've never tried it.  From what I've read though, it works.

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Generators / Re: I need help getting pulley off of a Mecc Alte
« on: April 11, 2023, 07:04:32 AM »
By trying to push it off by backing out those bolts will only cause the inner cone to push further into the outer pulley, thereby tightening it on the shaft.

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Generators / Re: I need help getting pulley off of a Mecc Alte
« on: April 11, 2023, 07:02:34 AM »
That centre part is a cone and the pulley has been put on backwards, so you need to soak well in WD40 then knock the outer pulley inwards, toward the casing.  This should allow the inner split cone to expand enough to slide off.

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I too have a couple of those from my dad who was a council electrician in the early 50's.  I also have his original pricker for cleaning the jet, which blocked often.  He told me they were used mainly for making leaded joints (before the days of resin joints) using a grease cloth.  2nd most important job was for boiling a kettle to make tea.  I also have a cast iron contraption that hooks onto the torch for the purpose of supporting the crucible or kettle.

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Original Lister Cs Engines / Re: Lister JP4 - which oil should I use
« on: March 06, 2023, 04:53:57 PM »
Apologies for the hijack.  Bob, what mods would one have to do to add an oil filter to an SR2?  Thanks

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Original Lister Cs Engines / Re: Lister JP4 - which oil should I use
« on: March 05, 2023, 04:11:52 PM »
Strange that Shell Rotella is not available.  Being a Dutch company!!!

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General Discussion / Re: Is this Lister important?
« on: January 19, 2023, 01:01:12 PM »
Should also mention that there are a number of enthusiasts in Australia, whom i'm sure would be keen to check it out for you depending on how close they are to you. (I believe Australia is a rather large island)  ;D ;D

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General Discussion / Re: Is this Lister important?
« on: January 19, 2023, 12:57:46 PM »
I'm probably not the right person to answer your question, and I'm sure you'll get more comments, but I would say not much heritage value, sentimental value might be higher.  To me it looks like a 1970's era SR1, but I could be wrong.  As I'm sure others will tell you, please post some photo's of the serial plate.  History can usually be determined by the serial number.  Also, location will make a difference to the value.

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