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General Discussion / Re: denton engine show
« on: July 04, 2012, 05:02:13 PM »
I bought a GM-90 from Mike some years back.

Great guy to deal with.

jimmer

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Lister Based Generators / Re: Mr Lister finally got his test
« on: May 08, 2010, 05:56:32 PM »
I heat mine with wood. But when the power is out, the water pump runs off the Listeroid as well as the patio lights.

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Listeroid Engines / Re: Cooling with radiator gone wrong
« on: December 01, 2009, 03:50:06 AM »
I can't see it, but I'll take your word for it. Maybe I need a bigger monitor.


jimmer

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Listeroid Engines / Re: Cooling with radiator gone wrong
« on: November 30, 2009, 01:53:20 PM »
I see a belt in the photo... I see the yellow writing on the belt. Its hidden by the pump in his photo.

I agree scrap the pump and go thermosiphon. it works so well because there is nothing to fail.

I see rust on an empty pulley and no belt going back to the other pulley that should be on the crank. The belt should be visible exiting the pulley.

jimmer

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Listeroid Engines / Re: Cooling with radiator gone wrong
« on: November 22, 2009, 07:38:10 PM »
Jedon,

Did you solve your cooling problem?

Was it a broken or missing water pump belt?

jimmer

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Listeroid Engines / Re: Cooling with radiator gone wrong
« on: October 26, 2009, 07:09:44 PM »
Where is the Vee belt to drive the water pump? I don't see it in your still image.

I see the pulley, but it looks empty!

Water Pump Fail: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/oV28vma4HyGvM3rtXcuNfg?feat=directlink

jimmer

edit to add pic link.

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Everything else / Re: Lathes and stuff
« on: May 29, 2009, 07:38:34 PM »
Just for the record.

 My comments regarding HHS tooling were geared toward home or small shop equipment and more importantly budget. In a production environment carbide is almost always the way to go.

jimmer

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Everything else / Re: Lathes and stuff
« on: May 29, 2009, 03:43:06 PM »
Cool !! Only so much can be done with a lathe though. Precision requires grinding. Bore work requires a boring bar and honing to working size. Lathes are great for making bolts and nuts though. Also spacers , washers , etc.  Do yourself a favour and get a tool holder that accepts carbide tips , also the same but for carbide parting tips. HHS tools are too much hassle !! Is there any tooling with the beast ?

Ha!! Now that's funny.

Lathes are good for just a little more than making bolts and nuts. A lathe is the mainstay of any metal shop. I have many hours on an old single cylinder two stroke engine that was bored out on my lathe and then put into service. HHS tools are the best way to go for most materials and jobs. Just learn how to grind them.

jimmer

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General Discussion / Re: whats the current problem with the forum?
« on: May 20, 2009, 04:54:33 PM »
Well, let me see. It's free, has great content and is up and running the vast majority of the time.

Works for me.


jimmer

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Generators / Re: What to expect?
« on: October 17, 2008, 10:07:19 PM »
Don't be surprised if your microwave doesn't like your ST5 power. They are kind of picky.

Mine runs, but does not heat very well on ST power.


jim


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General Discussion / Re: ST Generator and domesitc appliances
« on: June 18, 2008, 02:40:16 AM »
Is anyone able to run a microwave off a ST head?

I am not. That seems to be the only thing that will not run.

Jimmer

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Short example:

At first my ST-5 is was wired for 220V, I had two legs of 110V. When my well water pump would kick on, the ST head would "groan" loud enough to cause much concern. This was because I had no corresponding load for the other 110V leg. When wired for 110V you can't even tell when the pump kicks on.

jimmer

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General Discussion / Re: Heart of Coal
« on: May 12, 2008, 05:49:02 PM »
Here in NW Pennsylvania I buy a tri-axel load of hardwood logs for $550.00 each year.

That keeps 2 inside woodstoves and a outside hot tub stove (365 days a year) going.

No gas related cost because I use a crosscut saw for cutting and a maul for splitting.

Keeps me in shape too!

Jimmer

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Listeroid Engines / Re: need to flash generator often??
« on: February 03, 2008, 12:32:13 AM »
Jimmer- Flashing a generator means applying 12VDC to the rotor brushes, to get the rotor electromagnet "recharged".  The residual magnetism when the generator is shut down is normally sufficient.  Shutting down with a load on drains off the residual magnetism.  There is not exposure of genitals involved in this sort of flashing, so sorry to disappoint.


Best Wishes,
Bruce M



Thanks Bruce, but I didn't ask what flashing was. I asked him how often ran his genny.

How often do you feel the need to bring your genitals into a Listeroid conversation?

Strange world.

jim

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Listeroid Engines / Re: need to flash generator often??
« on: February 02, 2008, 07:51:23 PM »
How often do you start it and how long do you wait for it to come online?

jim

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