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Lister Based Generators / Re: 1925 Lister 2T and Generator
« on: June 11, 2025, 08:44:19 PM »
Nice work on the rotor, but Ouch ! $$
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Lister Based Generators / Re: 1925 Lister 2T and Generator
« on: April 18, 2025, 11:22:16 AM »
Those parts are going to look great polished and plated..
Looking forward to the generator inspection and cleanup.
Pretty slick on the new (old) job startup. Makes it alot easier to work with guys you already know and trust. Hope you have continued sucess on that new project in life..
Looking forward to the generator inspection and cleanup.
Pretty slick on the new (old) job startup. Makes it alot easier to work with guys you already know and trust. Hope you have continued sucess on that new project in life..
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Other Slow Speed Diesels / Re: More Bamfords
« on: January 29, 2025, 08:40:30 PM »
That looks like a really nice job you did there on that one.. I enjoy seeing your engine work.
Bamfords,Listeroids and original CS engines.. As long as it keeps payin the bills, and you still enjoy doin them, it is a good type of busy to be..
My guess is the Bamfords are the biggest pain in the A&& to do because of lack of parts and custom machine work ?? Just a guess. The qaulity on those bamford flywheels look to be top notch compared to a listeroid wheel.. Do they look that nice up close as they are in the pics?
Bamfords,Listeroids and original CS engines.. As long as it keeps payin the bills, and you still enjoy doin them, it is a good type of busy to be..
My guess is the Bamfords are the biggest pain in the A&& to do because of lack of parts and custom machine work ?? Just a guess. The qaulity on those bamford flywheels look to be top notch compared to a listeroid wheel.. Do they look that nice up close as they are in the pics?
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Original Lister Cs Engines / Re: Lister CD - New life, from grain thresher to show off piece.
« on: January 14, 2025, 05:22:34 PM »
That is a good find. Looking forward to see you getting this engine running once again..
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Listeroid Engines / Re: Where can I get a head gasket for a 6-1 Metro Engine?
« on: January 02, 2025, 11:58:41 PM »
I also think 38ac has been selling his own specced composite gaskets for some time
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Listeroid Engines / Re: Where can I get a head gasket for a 6-1 Metro Engine?
« on: January 02, 2025, 11:49:29 PM »
Buy the improved head gasket made by a pro on ebay. these have been out for 2 months. they will not leak or blow. I will see if I can find the link. Dev is garbage in 99% of what they sell.. There parts are just as bad or worse that came in your engine originaly.. After 40 years of cloning listers the indians have not even bothered to update and improve these easy parts to make.. They suck. Statinary in england is a bit better as they seem to know the one or two engine factory's that make a slightly better qaulity part
EDIT: just saw bronco has purchased a few of the composite gaskets on ebay.. Have you used them yet broncodriver?
EDIT: just saw bronco has purchased a few of the composite gaskets on ebay.. Have you used them yet broncodriver?
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Everything else / Re: lifePO
« on: December 24, 2024, 06:28:19 PM »
You will not get 38 cells in ser/par to balance very good if at all. You will not get a 4p4s to even balance itself properly. Have you been to diysolar forum? Great source of info. A bms with 500ma to 2amp balance is pretty much a must.. Even a $130 12 volt lifepo4 100 amp/Hr from amazon all come with a bms.
I am no expert, but the people over there while very helpful will explain it properly, but they will not put up with much nonsense.. Such as debating whether a balancer is needed for your bank and most banks.
Extremely smart people over in that forum. You will get solid advice.
Not that you havent here, we have a few smart people as well.
I am no expert, but the people over there while very helpful will explain it properly, but they will not put up with much nonsense.. Such as debating whether a balancer is needed for your bank and most banks.
Extremely smart people over in that forum. You will get solid advice.
Not that you havent here, we have a few smart people as well.
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Engines / Re: Lister LD - First steps to get old engine running
« on: December 22, 2024, 09:19:06 PM »
If you can pull the injector out of the head and see if it spays from the nozzle. If it sprays out while cranking ,they might be okay. Also if it is spraying fuel from tip, keep cranking, build some heat and it may go. If its puffing it might just start and run.
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Lister Market Place (things for Sale) / Re: New 6/1 and 12/1 Listeroids available in the US
« on: December 06, 2024, 11:04:32 PM »
"Are your 12/2 through 20/2 Listeroid engines made in China or India?" Have you seen info about lister type clones being produced in China? I have never heard of any built there ever. I could be wrong..
Bolton says he has 6/1 and 12/1 engines.. They are made in India.
Bolton says he has 6/1 and 12/1 engines.. They are made in India.
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Lister Based Generators / Re: TR2 oil dipstick
« on: December 01, 2024, 10:51:08 PM »
Maybe somone would be willing to measure their dipstick for you if you ask and they see the post.. What part # did you receive?
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Lister Based Generators / Re: TR2 oil dipstick
« on: December 01, 2024, 10:39:26 PM »Well, the PDF I have for the TR2 service manual says 4 liters. The dipstick it shows is type B, and has markings on it.
What was the part# on your new OEM Tr2 dipstick that you purchased ? Might there be another type?
Are you looking at a service book or parts book? If you are using a service book and it is showing a type B than there might be another type, A, C for instance. Might be better to look at a parts book and see how many dipsticks were made for the same engine depending on application.
Obviously you cannot measure the old dipstick length and compare with the new one. If you could then maybe transfer the mark.
Find a parts manual and compare your engine serial number for the correct dipstick type.
Or you are just unlucky and got the completely wrong dipstick sent to you by mistake. Who knows but should not be too hard to figure out.
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Engines / Re: Adding a thermostat and housing using pipe fittings
« on: October 30, 2024, 10:03:32 AM »
It is a shame that most of the old project pics that people put up years ago are no longer here...
Would it be possible to do a small replacement thread on your thermostat setup ? And just add the pics again? A quick how to thread with a link from this thread. No explantion needed to write up again. Thanks..
Would it be possible to do a small replacement thread on your thermostat setup ? And just add the pics again? A quick how to thread with a link from this thread. No explantion needed to write up again. Thanks..
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Lister Based Generators / Re: 1925 Lister 2T and Generator
« on: September 30, 2024, 08:44:50 PM »
Maybe a PM to ajaffa1 (Bob) on this forum would yield some more info.. He is a pretty good generator guru from what I have read from him on this forum. Just a thought.
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Lister Based Generators / Re: 1925 Lister 2T and Generator
« on: September 30, 2024, 08:40:53 PM »
There is not much info out there on this engine from my searching so far.. I am interested in finding out the rpm and hp. Strange how they did not stamp that on your engine plate..
At first I thought it is direct drive, so to get 50HZ in england it would turn at 1500 rpm provided it was a 4 pole gen head.
However this is not an AC type head. As far as I know and from what I have read on this thread.
It is DC so the engine may turn 600 rpm but the generator would put out 120v DC.. So speeding it up will increase the volt output I imagine.
Inquiring minds want more info on this setup.. It is an interesting setup.. Please let us know when you find more info on your new toy. Thanks.
At first I thought it is direct drive, so to get 50HZ in england it would turn at 1500 rpm provided it was a 4 pole gen head.
However this is not an AC type head. As far as I know and from what I have read on this thread.
It is DC so the engine may turn 600 rpm but the generator would put out 120v DC.. So speeding it up will increase the volt output I imagine.
Inquiring minds want more info on this setup.. It is an interesting setup.. Please let us know when you find more info on your new toy. Thanks.
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Lister Based Generators / Re: 1925 Lister 2T and Generator
« on: September 29, 2024, 11:14:01 PM »
Yep small steps... 120 volt dc indeed very interesting.. Hope it can put out some amps. Run that dc voltage to a solar charge controller to an inverter.. And AC power. Or lower the rpm down to 55-56 volts dc and charge a solar 48 volt nominal battery bank.. If you are into the newer diy solar equipment out there now..The possibilities are endless.
I know get the bugs worked out first, dreaming comes later..
I know get the bugs worked out first, dreaming comes later..