We had a 12/1 "thumper" and a 24/2 unit set up with the glowplugs out in our yard this past winter. Morning temps were -10 and we left the engines outside for a couple of hours to get "acclimated" to the cold. After applying the glowplugs to both units for about 20 seconds, both fired with relative ease and we were impressed with the results. We tried the plugs, again on a couple more occasions and are satisifed that if they engines will start in the middle of a Maine winter, they will start anywhere. Give 'em a try; I am sure you will be pleased.....Thanks, Phil from Central Maine Diesel

Now from CMD....We think it's great that everyone enjoys the Lister-type engines as much as we all do. We also would like to have Mike share with everyone his pictures and comments. I know Atul is interested as well. He just paid us a visit last Friday and one of the prevailing topics of that day was continued improvement and engine quality. We pointed out some changes that we feel would make for a better engine. It is also the customer feedback that goes even farther to making a premium engine. So long as people don't get "nasty" and can keep the comments constructive, we will all learn from this. I know Atul is very much concerned with making the best engines possible. They have come a long ways from where they were. He knows that the US market has high expectations. He took numerous pictures of our new projects and prototypes and listened and worked with our techs on design issues. Mike sent me a detailed list of observations he made during his teardown. I found these of great interest and forwarded these to Atul. These are the type of comments that will benefit us all. We are in this for the long haul and are not going anywhere. We have thirty new engines on order and these will incorporate some of the changes that were discussed with Atul. We also have another major parts order in the works with many additional items not in stock.....So lets see some pictures, Mike and please share with us your comments.....Thanks, Phil from CMD

Hi Steve.....We haven't produced a video or anything yet; we are in the middle of a busy production period with our industrial grade generators. You can view the video that Anand produced by either going to the ListerMarket place and scrolling to page 2 and checking out the topic for Powerline Single with Vibration Mounts or clicking on to this link  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqxvqwMDQPA  Our frame is similar in construction and the vibration mounts are the same ones used in the video. Net result is a quaker and shaker becomes a docile power stroking giant that runs smoothly as shown. We are impressed with the results after butting our heads against the walls trying to find a solution. With the help of Atul and Anand, we learned a valuable engineering lesson and have a skid base and anti-vibration system that we are proud to offer on our new builds.....Thanks, Phil from CMD

Jens....This is very true. While we all know the tolerances of most of the machined parts on the Listeroids aren't exactly precision made, for whatever reason the COV threads are the exception. We have found that the heat and deposits quickly "weld" everything in place. Wish I could shed some light on an easier way for removal. If all else fails and the sledgehammer helps you to vent your frustrations, I do have the extra heads, blocks, gaskets and anything else you need in stock. I know once you get the glow plugs installed and use them for the first time (they even facilitate warm weather starts when used for 10-15 seconds), you will say "Sweeeeet!"....Thanks, Phil from CMD

If only his wife would be as excited as he's going to be when it arrives. Make her day and give her the hand crank and tell her "Honey, this is for you, now let me show you how to start it!" I'm sure she will tell you where it belongs! A happy marriage is based on doing things together. Make sure she knows how to use your new gib key puller and make her a hanging set of flywheel keys to dangle from her rear view mirror in her car to show your enduring love for her. Love is a beautiful thing and sharing your new "toy" with her can be a bonding experiance! Just be prepared to duck when the hand crank comes sailing your way through the air!!!

Now from Central Maine Diesel.....We have been selling the Anand engines for just over a year and a half. In that time, we have sold 150+ engines and have 30 more in the works for delivery in August. With all of the engines we have sold and with all of the spare parts kits we have sold (about 20 or so), my take is that the spare parts kit is not a neccessity. I have only had to warranty 2 injectors and one fuel line since we have been selling these engines. It is my belief that the injectors were just clogged from particulates and could have been easily cleaned, but we stand behind what we sell and I send out the needed parts upon request. My most common parts leaving here for purchase are gasket sets, idler gears, connecting rod bearings, piston rings, tappet sets, rocker arms and filters. I have sold other parts, but these appear to be the most commonly requested. While there would be a savings in having a complete kit sent out with a new engine (UPS costs "about" $110 for the complete kit, depending on zip code), since the added weight doesn't bump up the price in freight charges too much via common carrier, the added cost of having your money tied up in spare parts that may not be used or not needed for years, to me, is not really worth it when purchasing a new engine. I supply a full parts replacement warranty for one year (and then some), so you would be covered the entire year you own and use your engine. The ones who benefit the most from the spare parts kit are the folks who are doing a rebuild or have major needs. We are in this for the long haul. We work closely with Atul at Anand. They understand the "high expectations" of the US marketplace and that quality engines and parts are what is going to keep them in business. We will not sell a product that we wouldn't own ourselves. This is why we are not selling the 12/1 electric start models (we are sitting on nine of these) until the vibration issue is resolved. If we see that the time will come when parts and engines are no longer going to be available, then we will put out the word and advise. Until then, we will continue to stock a growing and complete parts inventory for our engines. Let me know your needs, and we will do our best to get the parts you need ordered in....Thanks, Phil from CMD

Hi Jake.....I have a customer who is using a water pump similar to the one you show. He mounted his Lister-type engine onto an old wagon, uses a large capacity fuel tank and hauls his wagon out to his "back forty" where he has a small pond. He drops in his hose, starts up his engine and the water flows and flows all day. I do not know how much pressure is provided or how he utilizes the water, but he was adamant about the fact that his Lister provided all the power he needed to get the job done. I have other customers who have purchased engines from us set up for power generation. One gentleman cools his engine by running the piping under his wood working shop to provide radiant heat for his floor and cooling his engine at the same time. His electrical power is produced by the generator end we set him up with. Another customer is using a coolant drum on his generator set and has run piping in the drum to provide supplemental heat to his solar hot water system. There are quite a few clever people that visit this Forum and we have learned a great deal from many of them. We will be setting up one of our new engines with a seed press on one end and a generator on the other end. We are also setting the engine up to burn vegetable oil. Our goal is to demonstrate the ability to produce ones own fuel for those who strive for energy independance. Here in Maine, many farms have gone back to woodland. The fields that once produced crop have now become overgrown and unworkable. Perhaps, with everyone eyeing alternative fuel sources, there will be a time when cropland can be cultivated once again to produce energy fuels to power the Lister type engines for electrical (and other) uses. While this may not be a viable alternative for the mass majority, it would be a step in the right direction to help ween this Country off foreign oils. The Lister-type engines have multiple uses. I have sold two that are being used to power oil derricks in Utah. Another sold to a small company in Idaho who uses it for crushing rock. I have also heard the Amish use these engines to power their belt driven lathes and such. I am sure you will learn other uses from the other visitors to this site. Take a look at our site at www.generatorsales.com  to view some of the engines and generator sets we sell. Perhaps you can get an idea on uses from some of the models we offer. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you and feel to contact me at any time if you have any questions (though, most of the guys on this site are far more knowledgeable then we are!!)....Thanks, Phil from Central Maine Diesel

Just as an FYI.....I have not received any e-mails from anyone requesting information on our electric start models or otherwise. As many of you here on the Lister Forum know, I DO answer each and everyone of the e-mails, phone calls or letters we receive about any and all of our prodcuts. We are a small company dedicated to not only customer service, but back all of our products up with a warranty. The Lister-type engines we sell from Anand carry a full one year parts replacement warranty and I am usually quite liberal with that timeframe as well. Buy something from us, you get product backing and technical support. We don't know it all and we do pay close attention to what you folks have to say because this is where we have gathered much of our knowledge. Please send all your e-mail inquiries directly to me and I will make sure you get you answer. My address is philpepin@infionline.net  We do stock the 6/1, 12/1 and 24/2 electric start models. You cannot retrofit the starter kit on older models the way Anand has produced the kit (I take that back...many of you out there are extremely clever and most adaptive!!). I am just thinking of the "newbie" who wants to convert his current engine to electric start. The flywheel has a cogged adapter gear that is used to turn the flywheel when the electric start is activated. This cannot be used on current models as an "add on" feature (unlike something like our glow plug, which is easily added on). We are always here to help and just a phone call or e-mail away. Please direct all requests for information directly to me and I apologise, for whatever reason, we may have missed your e-mails....Thanks, Phil at Central Maine Diesel