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Engines / Re: Finally got time to get my LT1 running after over a year
« on: August 28, 2023, 03:52:58 PM »
Exactly the same as my SR2, and that's where the Lister crank handle engages.  It doesn't need a shroud

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Engines / Re: Finally got time to get my LT1 running after over a year
« on: August 27, 2023, 09:24:14 PM »
I'm not quite getting you.  The Lister crank handle is designed to engage with the keyway on the cam shaft.  No additional catches or lugs necessary

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This is what I found on this forum.  Hope it makes more sense to you than it did to me.

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Engines / Re: decarboning....how to?
« on: May 17, 2023, 08:21:24 PM »
If Glort was still around, I'm sure he'd tell you spray some water down the intake manifold while running, but I've never tried it.  From what I've read though, it works.

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Generators / Re: I need help getting pulley off of a Mecc Alte
« on: April 11, 2023, 07:04:32 AM »
By trying to push it off by backing out those bolts will only cause the inner cone to push further into the outer pulley, thereby tightening it on the shaft.

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Generators / Re: I need help getting pulley off of a Mecc Alte
« on: April 11, 2023, 07:02:34 AM »
That centre part is a cone and the pulley has been put on backwards, so you need to soak well in WD40 then knock the outer pulley inwards, toward the casing.  This should allow the inner split cone to expand enough to slide off.

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I too have a couple of those from my dad who was a council electrician in the early 50's.  I also have his original pricker for cleaning the jet, which blocked often.  He told me they were used mainly for making leaded joints (before the days of resin joints) using a grease cloth.  2nd most important job was for boiling a kettle to make tea.  I also have a cast iron contraption that hooks onto the torch for the purpose of supporting the crucible or kettle.

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Original Lister Cs Engines / Re: Lister JP4 - which oil should I use
« on: March 06, 2023, 04:53:57 PM »
Apologies for the hijack.  Bob, what mods would one have to do to add an oil filter to an SR2?  Thanks

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Original Lister Cs Engines / Re: Lister JP4 - which oil should I use
« on: March 05, 2023, 04:11:52 PM »
Strange that Shell Rotella is not available.  Being a Dutch company!!!

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General Discussion / Re: Is this Lister important?
« on: January 19, 2023, 01:01:12 PM »
Should also mention that there are a number of enthusiasts in Australia, whom i'm sure would be keen to check it out for you depending on how close they are to you. (I believe Australia is a rather large island)  ;D ;D

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General Discussion / Re: Is this Lister important?
« on: January 19, 2023, 12:57:46 PM »
I'm probably not the right person to answer your question, and I'm sure you'll get more comments, but I would say not much heritage value, sentimental value might be higher.  To me it looks like a 1970's era SR1, but I could be wrong.  As I'm sure others will tell you, please post some photo's of the serial plate.  History can usually be determined by the serial number.  Also, location will make a difference to the value.

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Engines / Re: Lister CD8 Diesel
« on: January 06, 2023, 07:56:59 PM »
Looks like mud wasps to me

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General Discussion / Re: Placing an India order soon. Need parts?
« on: December 24, 2022, 05:23:20 PM »
Er, I think he was asking for everything else except the crankcase

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Red Stone Engines / Re: I found Redstones for sale.
« on: December 04, 2022, 02:48:10 AM »
Can't say I am sorry.  The guy has surely been captured and sent back to the funny farm from which he escaped some time ago

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General Discussion / Re: Hurricane
« on: September 28, 2022, 02:17:42 PM »
Best of luck yourself, or is it a case of the more prepared one is, the more luck you'll have.  Sounds like you are well prepared and will be running your butte off helping out the neighbours.

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