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Engines / LR1 Won't start

« on: March 01, 2020, 03:39:41 PM »

Hi

I bought an 'unfinished project' LR1 from a chap locally. The engine was in pretty bad shape, so I set about rebuilding it, thinking it would be straightforward !

Complete strip down, new piston and cylinder, de-coke, valves ground in, new gaskets. New fuel tank.

I reassembled it with the original fuel pump and injector, bled the fuel system but it will not start.

I know I am cranking it in the right direction. I have checked the fuel pump rack and set that according to manual. The decompression is set right.

The crankshaft and camshaft timing marks are aligned. Compression seems healthy.

I can hear the injector 'creak' but still no joy.

Where do I go from here? What should I check / adjust next?

Thanks

Lister Market Place (things for Sale) / LR1 Oil Bath Air Cleaner 201-11423

« on: February 16, 2020, 03:41:33 PM »

Hello

I am restoring an old LR1 and the oil bath air cleaner is badly bent and beyond repair.

I am struggling to find one here in the UK. Part No. 201-11423

Would anyone happen to know where I could obtain one for sensible price?

Thanks

Peter

Engines / Oil for LR1

« on: February 07, 2020, 05:08:22 PM »

Hi

Just finishing rebuilding of my LR1 and I would like to know what type of oil I should use?

The manual says SAE 20/20W or SAE 10W

Any recommendations?

Thanks

Things I want to Buy / LR1 Connecting Rod

« on: January 24, 2020, 02:04:54 PM »

Hello

Does anyone know where I can get a con rod for my LR1? Part No. 570-10010

Thanks

Peter

Engines / 201-10031 Mystery

« on: January 23, 2020, 03:35:43 PM »

Hi

I'm rebuilding a Lister LR1. I have decided to replace the cylinder and piston due to excessive wear and ordered new. The small end bush is also quite worn and I ordered a replacement which according to the Master Parts Manual (MPM)is Part No, 201-10150

The new bush arrived, but is too big for the small end and obv the gudgeon pin

In checking the connecting rod, the part number stamped on it - 201-10031 does not appear to be from this model. Again according to the MPM, the correct part number for the connecting rod should be 501-10010. There is also evidence of wear on one side of the con rod, with would indicate to me it has been contacting the crankshaft.

Can anyone tell me what part number 201-10031 is for as my searches have come to nothing

Yours hopefully

Engines / Flywheel Bolt LR1

« on: August 19, 2019, 02:49:01 PM »

Hello

I would like to remove the flywheel on my LR1. I see that it has a 2 1/4" AF bolt (57mm)

I dont have a socket that size so decided to look for one on the usual websites. Not only do they seem quite rare, they are expensive - £40 plus

How do members get these off?

Engines / LISTER LR1 & LD1 Fuel Tank Straps

« on: August 07, 2019, 10:06:42 AM »

Hello

The Lister LR1 I have just purchased as a 'project' came without it's fuel tank straps. Unbeliveably, it had tie-wraps fitted to hold it on!

My plan is to restore the engine and I would like to fit original parts where possible

My research confirms that Part No. 570 - 10630 is the correct part.

I am struggling to find any at a sensible price. Sleeman and Hawken who are the parts distibutors for Lister Petter gave me a price of £56 plus VAT EACH, which is more than I paid for the engine!

I am throwing this out to the form to see if there are any suitable alternatives

Thanks