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General Discussion / Can’t get recently bought LD1 to start
« on: December 19, 2020, 05:20:17 PM »
Hello,
A month ago I bought a Lister LD1 engine as I wanted to have a wee project for something to work on over the winter. I’ve never owned any of these types of engines before so I am a newbie.
I collected the engine and it started ok I brought it home and I started it fine. But since then I haven’t been able to get it started at all. I’ve watched videos on line to check I am following the correct procedure.
It’s leaking diesel through the exhaust which I’m told isn’t a big deal. There is an injection creak and I turn the handle about 10 times and it doesn’t fire. I did this about 20 times and it still wouldn’t fire. I made sure I didn’t start it on a cold day either it’s about 7.c so pretty warm. Is anyone able to give me any tips on how to get this engine going again?
A month ago I bought a Lister LD1 engine as I wanted to have a wee project for something to work on over the winter. I’ve never owned any of these types of engines before so I am a newbie.
I collected the engine and it started ok I brought it home and I started it fine. But since then I haven’t been able to get it started at all. I’ve watched videos on line to check I am following the correct procedure.
It’s leaking diesel through the exhaust which I’m told isn’t a big deal. There is an injection creak and I turn the handle about 10 times and it doesn’t fire. I did this about 20 times and it still wouldn’t fire. I made sure I didn’t start it on a cold day either it’s about 7.c so pretty warm. Is anyone able to give me any tips on how to get this engine going again?