Hello,
I'm hoping I can tap into the collective wisdom residing in this forum to help me decide if I should immerse myself in all things Lister-Petter.
I have the opportunity to acquire a Lister Peter AC1 for next to nothing. It's a water cooled engine previously used to drive a generator in a boat. The generator is unserviceable but the engine is good. I would consider converting this engine to propulsion purposes. I see there is a SOM transmission which can be fitted to this engine. Apart from the gearbox itself, presumably I would need a drive plate and adaptor plate/bell housing? Not sure how available these gearboxes and other conversion parts are on the second hand market given this is probably a 40 yr old engine?
The other issue that I would like some help with is the mechanical side. I assume that a generator engine would have a different governer set up to a variable speed propulsion engine. Is it possible to adjust the governer or do new parts need to be fitted? Are there any issues with fuelling...injector pump or injector itself?
Finally, if you conclude that I am wasting my time and money on a conversion, is there any demand for these engines or parts thereof? Should I buy it and just part it out? Appreciate your thoughts. Cheers