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Generators / Re: Standby generator
« on: June 20, 2020, 01:32:35 PM »
Thank you for the info. I just need to find an affordable generator head. 
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Generators / Re: Standby generator
« on: June 18, 2020, 01:29:38 PM »
You kinda already answered this. Just wan't to be sure as this is all new to me.
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Generators / Re: Standby generator
« on: June 18, 2020, 01:13:52 PM »
Thank you for the reply. I haven't added up the wattage I need but it would be minimal to some users. I have a 1/2 hp well pump, LP gas furnace, some lighting as needed and TV. I dont really need the water heater as that is a big user and not the electric range{ which I will be replacing it with LP]. I think maybe 3 to 4 KW will be plenty for an emergency generator and I could probably run it with my ST2 lister at 1800 rpms with a two to one pulley ratio. Am I correct in my thinking ??
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Generators / Standby generator
« on: June 14, 2020, 01:56:21 PM »
I have a Lister ST2 and I was considering the Harbour Freight 10kw generator head for a standby home generator. They seem to have pretty good reviews. The problem being is I don't want to run my Lister at 3600 rpm[if possible]. If I use pulleys at 2 to 1 ratio to keep my rpms at 1800 to 2000 rpms will the Lister have enough power to run the gen? I wouldnt be loading it to the max.
I would just be running the LP furnace[in winter], 1/2 hp[220 volt] well pump, some lighting and maybe an occasional 120 volt appliance.
I am retired and on fixed income so money is a caution. That being the reason for the Harbour Freight gen head at $329.
I would just be running the LP furnace[in winter], 1/2 hp[220 volt] well pump, some lighting and maybe an occasional 120 volt appliance.
I am retired and on fixed income so money is a caution. That being the reason for the Harbour Freight gen head at $329.
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Engines / Re: Oil drain on ST2
« on: May 29, 2017, 09:49:42 PM »
Hi all,
I started my ST2 today. The starter had some problems. Apparently this engine had set outside and the starter had been half full of water. All rusty inside and the field poles were pitted some. I finally got it apart and the armature cleaned up pretty good. I had to soda blast the inside , brush holders etc. Commutators had no damage. Surprisingly it started the engine. It shows about 50psi oil pressure.... seemed a little high, maybe not. A lot of diesel smoke on startup. I only ran it about 5 min total. I'm sure it's not a very EPA friendly engine.
nicky
I started my ST2 today. The starter had some problems. Apparently this engine had set outside and the starter had been half full of water. All rusty inside and the field poles were pitted some. I finally got it apart and the armature cleaned up pretty good. I had to soda blast the inside , brush holders etc. Commutators had no damage. Surprisingly it started the engine. It shows about 50psi oil pressure.... seemed a little high, maybe not. A lot of diesel smoke on startup. I only ran it about 5 min total. I'm sure it's not a very EPA friendly engine.
nicky
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Engines / Re: Oil drain on ST2
« on: May 26, 2017, 10:40:38 PM »
My St2 does have a spin on filter. I just put in the 30HD to start it. I don't know if it will run for sure and I didn't want to buy diesel grade engine oil when this is the only one I have. This engine has apparently sit for quite a while and the inside of the fuel tank was quite rusty. I used the washing soda and the battery charger trick and it worked quite well. Then I bungied it to my tractor wheel with a section of dog chain inside and let it rotate for about a half hour. The tank is almost rust free now. Hopefully I won't have any fuel pump or injector problems.
I also prelubed the upper cylinders with some oil in the intake. I plan on spinning it with the starter and the decompression levers engaged till it shows some oil pressure. I did cut the original oil filter open and nothing showing in it at all. Hopefully it will be ok
Thank you for all for the info,
nicky
I also prelubed the upper cylinders with some oil in the intake. I plan on spinning it with the starter and the decompression levers engaged till it shows some oil pressure. I did cut the original oil filter open and nothing showing in it at all. Hopefully it will be ok
Thank you for all for the info,
nicky
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Engines / Re: Oil drain on ST2
« on: May 26, 2017, 10:59:46 AM »
Wow !!! Thank you both for the comments. I retired from a local Cat dealership and rebuilt a lot of engines, power shift transmissions, axles, fuel injection pumps and just about everything else on Cat equipment but I didn't get into oil specs etc. We just used the shop oils which was a Mobil 15-40W.
I see Dieselman has a 3304. The 3304 and 3306 were my favorite engine of choice. They were rugged and would last for several thousand hrs if maintained properly.
Thanks for the help and I will probably be back with more questions on this Lister,
nicky
I see Dieselman has a 3304. The 3304 and 3306 were my favorite engine of choice. They were rugged and would last for several thousand hrs if maintained properly.
Thanks for the help and I will probably be back with more questions on this Lister,
nicky
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Engines / Re: Oil drain on ST2
« on: May 25, 2017, 02:58:54 PM »
Ok, I just looked all around the bottom of the block and found the drain. Previous owner had installed an almost flush allen plug and it was covered with dirt. I just didn't see it before. This is my first Lister and things are a little different.
By the way what oil is most commonly used? I have a Tractor Supply fairly close to me and I use their "Traveler" brand 30W in my gas engines and have for years. I have never used the diesel engine oil so I'm up for suggestions.
Thank you much, nicky
By the way what oil is most commonly used? I have a Tractor Supply fairly close to me and I use their "Traveler" brand 30W in my gas engines and have for years. I have never used the diesel engine oil so I'm up for suggestions.
Thank you much, nicky
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Engines / Re: Oil drain on ST2
« on: May 25, 2017, 02:24:14 PM »
I haven't found a drain plug on the base anywhere unless it is an allen head that is filled with dirt. I'll have to look again. There are two square pipe plugs on the side but they are above the oil level.
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Engines / Oil drain on ST2
« on: May 25, 2017, 11:39:03 AM »
I have an ST2 that I am going to service and try to get running. Is there a special tool to get the drain plug out of the bottom of the crankcase? I have looked on the parts diagram and can't even find the plug there! 
puzzled
nicky
puzzlednicky
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Engines / Oil reservoir and plunger
« on: February 24, 2017, 04:48:05 AM »
Hello all,
I have a Lister ST2 with 2 plungers that go thru the air shroud and screw into the intake manifold. I can find no reference to them in the Service manual. They are shown in the parts manual and just called an "oil reservoir and plunger".They look like they are closed on the bottom [ no orifice]. Are they for some kind of a starting aid or a pre-lube for the upper part of the cylinder before startup?
I have a Lister ST2 with 2 plungers that go thru the air shroud and screw into the intake manifold. I can find no reference to them in the Service manual. They are shown in the parts manual and just called an "oil reservoir and plunger".They look like they are closed on the bottom [ no orifice]. Are they for some kind of a starting aid or a pre-lube for the upper part of the cylinder before startup?
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Engines / Re: engine identification
« on: December 02, 2016, 06:50:36 PM »
I just tried to follow the directions on how to attach photos. Is there any other way to ID an engine?
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Engines / engine identification
« on: December 02, 2016, 06:12:17 PM »
Hello,
I got this Lister engine given to me and I don't know the model or serial number.It's a 2 cylinder and the model/serial number tag is gone I can't attach photos for some reason. I was approved for membership but it still says" access denied" when I go to listerenginegallery.com Thanks in advance, nicky
I got this Lister engine given to me and I don't know the model or serial number.It's a 2 cylinder and the model/serial number tag is gone I can't attach photos for some reason. I was approved for membership but it still says" access denied" when I go to listerenginegallery.com Thanks in advance, nicky
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