A customer 4.5 HP Bamford arrived today, mostly torn apart. Amish,, save some money by doing it themselves,, Grrrrr.
Me; uh where are all the nuts and bolts?
Amish; uhhhh don't you have any?
Me;  No, I make what I need on the lathe.
Amish; OH
Me; Where are the Gibb keys??
Amish; shrug shoulders???
Me; more time and materials on bill.
Amish; Not included in cost estimates??
Me; No, you pay for that time and materials.

 Turns out they had tried to rebuild it.
Also picture of crank, this happens when you use a standard bearingon a 020 under crank shaft,, more saved money LOL.

This reconditioned Lister VA is being delivered tomorrow to a new owner. When I wrote it in my book it was #60. With no bragging intended that stat amazed me as thus "buisiness" I find myself in was not intentional at first. What began as a search for a stand by generator for my home in 2009 lead me to Listeroids and this site, which by the way was in turmoil at the time. In turn I found a 6HP Metro and a 1115 for my home generation plant. The Metro was very shoddy, I took it down, cleaned it and balanced it. The engines became a hobby and I found state side sources of Lister CS engines when everyone said there wasn't any. And then on from a hobby to performing a few rebuilds for others, then actually stocking parts.
Shop work is becoming more work than I want, but its my fault.  This VA has been in line for 7 years. There are about 10 other Listers and Bamford sitting here and 6HP Lister CS coming here next week, all will be for sale when rebuilt.  Bamfords have become a big deal as of late as I have most of the known parts supply either OEM or what I have had reproduced. Wife says when are you going to slow down?, your supposed to be retired!!  I told her as long as I enjoy it.

 Bamfords diesels are a big part of my shop work right now and unlike the CS engines parts have been a huge problem. I have been held up for bearings and decided to take the dive to have them made. Quantity was a struggle as the price comes down considerably as numbers go up but I'm dealing with a limited market. 54 sets became the magic number, individual price vs quantity.
Quality is superb, nice commercial packaging was unexpected. The babbit is exact hardness specified. I am tickled with them. Now back to work in the shop.

Lister VA in the shop with typical ex Amish owned problems includinging both Gibb keys having the heads broken off. At least they quit this time instead of ruining the flywheels.

Getting parts of all kinds is becoming an issue at the shop,  India parts order is 3 months old. Gasket order is 2 months old and no ship dates yet for either. Thus slow speed work has come to a halt.  Staying busy building myself a new wood splitter. Heavy iron came out of the scrap pile, Engine is a Chinese copy of a Kubota. Main wedge is horizontal with a vertical secondary wedge. Unsplit portion remains on top of tbe horizontal wedge and will be pulled back with an arm not yet installee when I took these pics. About $2000 outlay at this point.

I am about to place my semi annual stock order for the shop.
Most but not all CS Lister and Listeroid parts are kept in stock however if anyone has need for  uncommonly used parts this would be a good opportunity to get them to the
states a good bit cheaper than an individual shipment. I will not jeopardize my shipment thus no complete engines or crankcase will be added.  Thanks!

The 10HP Bamfords is running and ready to ship. On to the next one in line. Bought this 16/2 Lister  as "rebuilt" but whoever worked in it sure didnt make my standards. Its coming all the way down and built up correctly. This engine will be for sale qhen done. PM if interested.