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Engines / Re: dk with the shakes
« on: July 10, 2019, 10:30:46 PM »
the flywheel has not been off and runs true and there is no play in the bearings in any direction i am therefore convinced its the piston weight judging by the way it literally jumps up and down and it's the only thing i changed from the original set up which ran ok at 1000 rpm 

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Engines / Re: dk with the shakes
« on: July 09, 2019, 11:29:05 PM »
update  i have run /adjusted the engine and as long as it is set at at 750 - 800 rpm it's fine so i will run it at that and leave it alone

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Engines / Re: dk with the shakes
« on: July 07, 2019, 12:52:37 PM »
yes the dk runs a lower compression , my other 2 'd' run fine after overhauls ,but there's all ways one that fights back ! . i will investigate and report back

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Engines / Re: dk with the shakes
« on: July 07, 2019, 11:38:30 AM »
hi it was fine until i swapped the piston for a flat top dk one , the factory dk conversion kit did not come with a piston they supplied 2 head gaskets to lower the compression , i know the history of the engine and conversion as i bought it from the original owner , i just thought as i was servicing the engine i would fit the correct piston , i think its appart time and weigh it 

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Engines / Re: dk with the shakes
« on: July 04, 2019, 07:08:23 PM »
hi yes i  totally agree i guess that's why lister didn't include the piston in the dk conversion kit , i got the engine from the original owner who had it new in 1949 and fitted the kit , i presume listers balanced the engines according to spec ,   

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Engines / Re: dk with the shakes
« on: July 04, 2019, 03:39:54 PM »
both cast iron

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Engines / dk with the shakes
« on: July 04, 2019, 02:21:36 PM »
 i have just over hauled a dk which  had the factory conversion fitted and still had 2 head gaskets , it ran fine but needed a good decoke  , i fitted a flat top piston just to make it correct and it runs fine but it shakes , crank / flywheel run true , timing spot on it is a 2hp 1000 rpm engine with the smaller flywheel , its ok at 750/800 rpm so might just change the gov springs , has anyone got any ideas ? my other 2 ''d's '' run dead smooth but are both 1.5hp 750 rpm units

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Engines / lister d reverse rotation oil splash tray / flywheel removal
« on: December 20, 2017, 06:49:05 PM »
i have recently been given three lister d engines one of which is a reverse rotation unit , the only part missing is the oil pick up splash tray , it's listed as a different part to the normal rotation engine but i cannot see what can be different , i want to build 2 engines from the three and have one of each rotation  , also any tips on getting the flywheel off

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General Discussion / diesel tank repair
« on: November 28, 2017, 12:37:05 PM »
hi all has anyone found a good product like jb weld etc in the uk for fixing pin holes in a fuel tank , the tank is totally dry having sat for years , any thoughts appreciated

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