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Listeroid Engines / Re: I'm gonna take her down..
« on: December 06, 2015, 07:40:11 PM »

Ed......yes, because of your failure to a point.

Bruce........I have checked the upper shell several times during the 200
or so hours.

In my mind, because I did not do a break down when I got the engine,
I think it's more than a question of IF. It's more like WHEN.
I think I should at least do the best prep I can and no visual inspection
of every surface leaves a lot of room for "if only I had looked at that".
Now I wished I would have done it to begin with. But it needs a good
cleaning and paint job as well. The original paint is flakeing off everywhere.

I think.she smokes a little more that it should so it will give me a chance to
inspect.the cylinder as well.

I didn't get much done today other than soak, pressure wash and blow.dry.

Stay tuned !

Gary



332
Listeroid Engines / I'm gonna take her down..
« on: December 04, 2015, 10:03:13 PM »
I bought my Merto several years ago from Sam.

I checked her over, built a heavy frame with a 7.5 ST head
serpentine belt and put her to work. No clean up, no bronze
gear.

I have about 200 hours on it and have had no problems. BUT after
hearing everyone's warnings and the latest posting of a members
engine failure I have decided to finally break her down.

I did the usuall break in and several checks of the bearings during
the 200 hours and it shows no problems but I sure don't want a failure
so this weekend I will begin a disassembly and rebuild.

Fear has me worried now !

Wish me luck and I will let you guys how it goes.

Gary


333
Generators / AVR and voltage setting
« on: November 28, 2015, 03:13:41 PM »
My new 7.5 st head came from Tom with the AVR installed
and the voltage set at 220.
I want to set it for 120 volts.  Can I just move the "U" connections
and reset for 120 volts or do I have to change anything on the AVR ?

I hope this question makes sense,
Gary


334
Listeroid Engines / Re: The Listeroid Journey - Breaking the Rules with WMO and the like!!
« on: November 18, 2015, 11:23:09 PM »
Tank or radiator ?

I'd try a new stat with one 1/8" hole placed to the top position.

195 seems to be about correct.

They can take a while to warm up even under load.

I'll amble off for now,

Gary


335
Listeroid Engines / Re: RPM's and governer
« on: October 31, 2015, 10:36:47 PM »
I run my 25/2 the same. 1000 derated to about 725 or so.
No problems but I did spend time adjusting timing and linkages.

I thought this 9 year old thread amusing.
Remember Darren ??
How funny !


Gary


336
General Discussion / Re: Lister Engine Gallery problems?
« on: September 28, 2015, 11:16:35 PM »
His last post on the cogen site was March this year.


337
Lister Market Place (things for Sale) / Re: Brand new Lister CS' in crates at auction.
« on: September 28, 2015, 10:58:25 PM »
Oh, yea.....we gotta' see those !!!!

Gary



338
Lister Market Place (things for Sale) / Re: Brand new Lister CS' in crates at auction.
« on: September 26, 2015, 07:58:43 PM »
I would happily have paid 5500 for that 12/2

Just say'n,
Gary


339
Original Lister Cs Engines / Re: New In crate Lister
« on: September 26, 2015, 07:57:23 PM »
They want to run with a load.

Advise ? Read, read , read then read some more.
Good luck,.
Gary


340
Lister Market Place (things for Sale) / Re: Brand new Lister CS' in crates at auction.
« on: September 22, 2015, 11:13:53 PM »
Gotta love it.
The chance of "the average guy".......slim to none...
I'd like to have a real lister.......but I'd like to have a GT40 too !

The results of the auction,  I'm sure, will be interesting.
My money is they will "go home".

Just my 2 cents,
Gary


341
Generators / 7.5 st update
« on: September 21, 2015, 10:07:46 PM »
I did a cleanup, sprayed well with the red "varnish", new bearing
and added wood and epoxy shims to the loose bobbin.

I get just a little imbalance growl when the load gets up to about
10 to 12 amps on one side.....man, I'm happy with that !

This unit came with the AVR and "modern" rectifier.  Whoa, almost
forgot the DIGITAL volt/frequency meter. What will those Indians
think of next ??

Just though you guys might like an update.

Carry on,
Gary


342
Generators / what I found so far...
« on: September 19, 2015, 06:04:08 PM »
What started this is......new 7.5 st
After unloading I noticed a tiny "knock" when turning
by hand. Not terrible by any means but it was there.
It spun good but a barley noticeable knock.

After bolting up and loading it with 2 space heaters
, one on each leg, I noticed the imbalance growl.

I have it apart now. The front bearing, sealed but with
the inside cover off and rolling around the shaft. It feels
OK but I will replace it. Back bearing seems fine.
The knock you ask ?  One of the wound bibbins is a ltttle
loose on its mount...

Gary

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Generators / Re: I got it, now what ?
« on: September 17, 2015, 12:55:25 PM »
Thanks Gary.

I don't know if it will help but it's worth a try.
My other 7.5 and 15 kw heads are both quiet.
This sounds like the laminations are rattling.

I will get to it in the next few days and will post the results.

Gary


344
Generators / I got it, now what ?
« on: September 16, 2015, 11:12:04 PM »
So, I recieved the Grainger box today with the red varnish. I thought I was
getting Glyptol but it looks like a knockoff. Probibly an
oversite on my part, never the less, it should provide
the same results.

My question is, now what ?

Do I need to remove the stator or just spray over
the inside ?

I got 2 -20 oz. spray cans.....enough, too much ?

Whats the method you guys use ?

Thanks for your time,
Gary




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Original Lister Cs Engines / Re: Wandering vise, Is this a problem?
« on: September 14, 2015, 09:17:51 PM »
That is probably your best best......think I'd opt for a new shaft as well.

Gary


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