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Lister 12/2 rebuild - 1 year on...
« on: October 22, 2017, 02:07:04 AM »
So I'm approaching the 12 month mark since saving this Lister 12/2 from a paddock at Bookham, New South Wales and there's hardly been a week where I haven't been working on some part of it.

Obviously this isn't all the parts, there's another box full of nuts, bolts, studs and components that I've completed. BTW - I really didn't appreciate just how many components go into one of these "simple" engines....  Just waiting on a few parts and then I'm about ready for re-assembly.... I've got to say I've really enjoyed the journey with this old girl, and it will be good to see her spinning again  :D

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Re: Lister 12/2 rebuild - 1 year on...
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2017, 04:33:31 AM »
It shouldn't have been such a surprise that it's pretty much as complex as any other engine out there, sans those with Variable Valve timing and multiple valves per pot. You see them sitting there spinning so slowly and think they're quaint antiques, but don't be fooled... all doable of course but there's more to it than I originally thought.

This one will be my backup power when I move to Tasmania, I have a 9kva single phase alternator for her to spin...

Move is definately on now - we sold the house at auction yesterday, so retirement (from I.T.) 1 December and full time owner builder for the next 2 years... I want the Lister complete before I move, but have the roid in reserve if I don't. The clocks ticking....
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Re: Lister 12/2 rebuild - 1 year on...
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2017, 08:03:00 AM »
Nice looking Kit Muster Samo!

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Re: Lister 12/2 rebuild - 1 year on...
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2017, 09:04:17 AM »
One of earlier 12/2 engines judging by the Brass core plugs in the cylinder heads.

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Re: Lister 12/2 rebuild - 1 year on...
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2017, 03:48:06 PM »
It sure is looking good, I too am looking forward to the completion :)
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Re: Lister 12/2 rebuild - 1 year on...
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2017, 06:50:18 PM »
Anytime you want to stop by my garage and work on projects please let me know.  You're doing it just the way I dream.
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Re: Lister 12/2 rebuild - 1 year on...
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2017, 06:53:47 PM »
Looking good. I wish I was as far along on my rebuild as you are.

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Re: Lister 12/2 rebuild - 1 year on...
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2017, 08:53:56 AM »
Hi Samo.
Looks great!!! Seeing this picture made me scroll through my Lister album to relive the journey again.

Loooots of hard work and extremely black hands to get to the point you are at now :D The project takes a real exciting turn once assembly starts - probably not long now before the magical moment arrives!  :D
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Re: Lister 12/2 rebuild - 1 year on...
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2017, 09:36:42 PM »
Thanks for the feedback, yes re-assembly very close now with just the crank and governor to complete. I'm really looking forward to the build  :)
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Re: Lister 12/2 rebuild - 1 year on...
« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2017, 05:44:34 PM »
Beautiful job so far!!!!

I'm jealous as I have one that I need to get to but haven't started on it.

Please keep the pics coming.

AWESOME!!!!

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Steve