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Lister Engines => Lister Market Place (things for Sale) => Topic started by: bitsnpieces1 on May 27, 2011, 08:11:56 PM

Title: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: bitsnpieces1 on May 27, 2011, 08:11:56 PM
  I have a Power Line 12/1 1000rpm I purchased several years ago to go over and make into a generator set.  My back has been bad for about 13 years now and it's obvious that I won't be able to get to it.  This one will need to be gone through for sand, voids (flywheels), idler gear and rocker arms plus what ever has degraded during the sit time.  It includes the engine, muffler, flat belt pulley and manual/tools set.  If you can pull up in front of my carport and load it up and drive away, it's yours.  I want to see it go to a home where it can do some work.  I'm in North Central Florida. 
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: LowGear on May 27, 2011, 09:23:42 PM
WOW!!!

I live on the complete other side of the country (and ocean) or we'd know each other in the morning..  What a screaming deal!  And on Friday.  "Honey, We'll have to baptize the baby next weekend."

Who says Christmas only comes once a year.  Great move. 

Casey

Maybe next time we'll have a Lister Engine Forum raffle. ::)
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: cashflo on May 28, 2011, 05:52:06 AM
If my wife wouldnt have lost her job this week. then i could justify the drive that would cost me $600 in fuel plus 2 nights in a hotel.

Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: LowGear on May 28, 2011, 08:17:54 PM
Come On!

This has been on this site for 24 hours and it's still available?

What's going on that I'm missing?

Casey

bitsnpieces1:  This is scary.  Is it crated as well?  Cause I'm really close to jumping into the water.
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: cowboy on May 28, 2011, 10:39:28 PM
I'll take it!    Personal message sent.      What equipment will I need to get it on my trailer?     Please contact me.

Cowboy
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: bitsnpieces1 on May 28, 2011, 10:45:59 PM
cashflo

I have one person (Houston, Texas) who contacted me once.  Haven't heard again.  I got the crate sides pulled off but no furthur.  They are still here and could be put back on.  Only thing missing is the oil bath air filter.  It makes my heart ache, but, i'm not going to be able to do anything with it.  I'm having to reduce my things by a lot.  Rather than fuss with trying to sell it I'd rather get it to a good home.  

bitsnpieces1

Got another nibble.  Will get back with you.
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: Amarbir[India] on May 28, 2011, 10:52:13 PM
If my wife wouldnt have lost her job this week. then i could justify the drive that would cost me $600 in fuel plus 2 nights in a hotel.



Cashflo ,
 why not come to india for a vacation and take one from here @ USD 175 each hee hee
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: bitsnpieces1 on May 28, 2011, 10:54:04 PM
It's really first come, first serve.  Best bet seems to be from Texas.  I can wait a bit for it to go, so no incredible rush.  
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: cowboy on May 28, 2011, 10:54:58 PM
I could probably come as soon as this week if you would like.      I'm pretty well open.

Cowboy
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: cowboy on May 28, 2011, 10:56:47 PM
Can I call you?

Cowboy
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: bitsnpieces1 on May 28, 2011, 11:07:01 PM
  Looks like it's taken now.  So, everbody just hang in there for a bit. 
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: bitsnpieces1 on May 29, 2011, 12:55:42 AM
  Ok it does have a home.  It'll be going to Texas, for good purpose. 
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: elvia on May 29, 2011, 05:06:12 AM
Rats
missed out on this deal
It could have had a home in New Orleans
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: BigGreen on May 30, 2011, 04:17:23 PM
Cowboy > are you will you be the new owner?

Congrads to whomever grabbed it  :D
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: Zero_G on June 01, 2011, 07:41:50 PM
I'm the other Texan who inquired. I just couldn't justify (to my wife) $500 in fuel and three days on the road for this. If it had been just a little closer...........
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: cashflo on June 01, 2011, 08:17:00 PM
If my wife wouldnt have lost her job this week. then i could justify the drive that would cost me $600 in fuel plus 2 nights in a hotel.



Cashflo ,
 why not come to india for a vacation and take one from here @ USD 175 each hee hee

Dont think they will let me bring it on the plane as a carry-on
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: LowGear on June 01, 2011, 11:40:24 PM
Zero_G:

Look at it as credits to be cashed in later.  'Yes dear, I'd love to go to the re-premier of "The Sound of Music" but it's so far to drive.  You did say it was in Florida didn't you?'   ;D

Casey

Don't feel too bad I was ready to call shippers for a project in Washington state.
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: mike90045 on June 02, 2011, 08:00:34 PM
Quote
Dont think they will let me bring it on the plane as a carry-on

If you are carrying it, there is no one going to stop you, except the Terminator !
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: cowboy on June 12, 2011, 03:16:43 AM
I just got home from Florida very early this morning.     It took 1822 miles,   3 days, 2 nights,  12 double cheese burgers, 4 egg mcmuffins,  about 20 Cokes,  10 bottles of water and around 140 gallons of diesel and I'm back home with this engine.      I can hardly wait to tie on a lobster bid,  grab a bag of tools and tear into this thing.    I must say that bitsandpieces1 is a great guy and we just can't thank him enough.      Thanks to my wife for being so understanding also.     I just hope I can do his engine justice with my limitted experience and knowledge!      I'll keep you posted.

Cowboy
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: dieselgman on June 12, 2011, 05:05:53 AM
Well I think you are at the right place to get it all figured out! Best of luck!

dieselgman
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: fuelfarmer on June 12, 2011, 01:25:09 PM
Cowboy,
Good luck with the engine. I was just reading this forum when I saw the free engine post. I tried to register to get the contact info, but it took a number of days to get approved. Membership does have privileges. Someone was even traveling from FL to our farm with an empty trailer. The stars did not line up this time, but I am ready for the next time. 

I do have my eye on a parts kit project, so I should have sand, oil, and cheap paint under my finger nails soon.
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: cashflo on August 19, 2011, 07:57:50 AM
Kinda kickin myself for not taking up on this. I didn't actually realize how much it was worth at the time. >:(
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: piperpilot3tk on August 19, 2011, 01:35:25 PM
Did it get picked up?  If not I live pretty close and can be there really soon!!!!  I would LOVE to have another Powerline engine.   How did I miss this......... ???
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: LowGear on August 19, 2011, 02:35:45 PM
Obama is President too.

Casey
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: cashflo on August 19, 2011, 02:41:04 PM
We also landed on the moon.. :o
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: deeiche on August 19, 2011, 03:05:25 PM
the Chinese put a man in orbit
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: cashflo on August 19, 2011, 03:14:23 PM
This thing someone came up with.. it burns the skin. produces light and you dont have to eat raw rabbit anymore...
What should we call it...???? FIRE maybe.
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: LowGear on August 19, 2011, 08:26:01 PM
Dear piperpilot3tk,

Just so you know - I was hot on the email the first day it was listed and I missed out as well.

Casey
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: piperpilot3tk on August 20, 2011, 09:30:01 PM
I am still feeling empty inside...... :'(  I was laid up after disc replacement surgury when this came up....must be why I did not see it.  Still would love to have another Powerline Listeroid to keep my 6/1 company and run my central A/C while the 6/1 runs the rest of the house.
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: dieselgman on August 20, 2011, 10:04:41 PM
We could probably add some Anand (Powerline) product to our next order if that was of interest to you. Not certain we can get them to cooperate with all the hoops that must currently be jumped though.

dieselgman
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: piperpilot3tk on August 21, 2011, 12:14:42 AM
Thanks Gary, I will keep this in mind.
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: cowboy on August 21, 2011, 04:32:23 PM
If things ever get back to normal I will be able to finish this engine/generator and get it into operation.      It seems I spend all my time fighting the drought and heat stress trying to keep my cows alive.      We have had to spend THOUSANDS of dollars buying hay during the time they should be grazing on on green pastures.       I still need to find the right belt pulley for the gen head.      Who has the best pulleys?      Anyone want to buy a couple of cows?

Cowboy
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: Jetpilot on August 21, 2011, 05:31:27 PM
My original Lister 8/1 is almost home, made it into the port of Houston last week.  I am out on the road for 8 days and will be picking it up when I get home.  Then the fun begins, build a base, figure out the cooling system and belt the generator head up.  I am getting the pully for it from George at Utterpower. 

Derek
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: deeiche on August 21, 2011, 09:15:18 PM
SNIP
We have had to spend THOUSANDS of dollars buying hay during the time they should be grazing on on green pastures.
SNIP

Cowboy
Hopefully the drought ends soon.

Folks are coming in to NM to buy alfalfa for their TX herds, but the drought is hitting us hard this year too.  Lower Rio Grande conservancy district cut off irrigation water July 1, we still have it in the Middle Rio Grande district.  But even with irrigation water the heat is stunting alfalfa growth.  Yield is about 60% of previous years.  Only good thing about the drought is weeds are not growing.
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: piperpilot3tk on August 21, 2011, 09:21:37 PM
Cowboy, I hope next year will be better.  I bought two pulleys from George at Utterpower and they were really nice.  Sounds like the 12/1 should be set up to pump water on the farm.

Jetpilot, good luck with the Dursley 8/1.  You are making alot of us really jealous.
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: Jetpilot on August 22, 2011, 12:51:33 AM
Cowboy, I hope next year will be better.  I bought two pulleys from George at Utterpower and they were really nice.  Sounds like the 12/1 should be set up to pump water on the farm.

Jetpilot, good luck with the Dursley 8/1.  You are making alot of us really jealous.

I will take pictures when I get home and see if I can post them.  Should be home sometime on the 27th. 

Derek
Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: Lester on August 25, 2011, 04:38:50 PM
We could probably add some Anand (Powerline) product to our next order if that was of interest to you. Not certain we can get them to cooperate with all the hoops that must currently be jumped though.

dieselgman
dieselman
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Title: Re: 12/1 giveaway
Post by: harryzx-12 on September 26, 2011, 03:33:34 PM
 I wish i would have joined this site sooner. I am in N. Fla.   :(