I have just found this item on ebay UK

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271133206558?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

It is either a 10-2 or 12-2 (serial number would confirm either way). For an engine that was stored outside it looks to be in very good condition, with only rusting to the exposed bright metal parts.

The observant will notice it does not have a lower water rail, instead it has separate flanges for the cooling water connections to the two cylinder blocks, it also seems to have an early style fuel filter.

After more careful scrutiny of the pictures, I believe this could be an early 10-2 engine, as it looks to have feeler pins on the injectors, it also has a 1/4 turn isolation valve on the oil pressure gauge, and finally it has an exhaust manifold. All of these features were dispensed with on the 12-2 engine. However if the inlet air silencer is still the original, it has done well to survive all these years.

I am sure this will  be of interest to forum members, though as it is a private listing, it may be wise to tread carefully.

I wont be bidding myself as I already have two 16-2 engines waiting in the restoration queue already  

Firstly this is a hypothetical question, but none the less an important question for anyone who is considering importing a UK sourced CS startomatic set into the US.

I would like to know if it is possible to convert the operation of a 240 V AC @50 Hz set to operate at  60 Hz @ 110 Volts AC, and if so what would be involved? Preferably with the minimum amount of modifications.

I know that Listers offered these sets with the ability to operate at different voltages and frequency's, but I don't as yet know how this was achieved. Was it by using a different alternator or was it as simple as reconfiguring links in the control box?

I am presently trying to locate an air filter housing for yet another Petter BA1 engine I have recently bought. This is the version that uses the paper element filter.

Any help would be appreciated.

Being more of a ListerPetter expert this is a bit out of my comfort zone, as I am presently looking for some spare parts for a Slavia diesel engine, the type of engine I need parts for is identical to this item on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77EEldELG-g&NR=1

I would prefer genuine parts, but would also consider pattern parts originating from an Indian source etc.

Not looking for anything out of the ordinary, but parts such as piston rings, bearings, valves , and guides, ie the sort of parts needed to freshen up an engine that the present owner wants to spend minimal cash on.

If anyone could identify the engine model / provide any other details such as HP, bore, stroke, valve clearances etc that would also be useful.

Thanks in anticipation of your assistance

An engine suitable for only the most enthusiastic Lister collector:


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250813293674&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Here is a link: http://www.youtube.com/user/ushillbillies#p/a/u/1/VpoA5nYkwCk

Which shows a Lister HR2G (a spark ignition version of the Lister HR2 diesel engine) running on woodgas, produced from a homemade gasifier.

It must work quite well, as they manage to hand start it easily.

The gasifier looks a bit crude, as it incorporates used R134a refrigerant cylinder, car radiator, and other salvaged items, but it obviously works well.

Also found a few of these engines on ebay, pricewise they are a bargain compared to an equivalent twin cylinder CS.


http://cgi.ebay.com/Lister-HR2-G-Industrial-Natural-Gas-Engine-Cores-/180448183293?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a038cc3fd

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lister-HR3-G-Industrial-Natural-Gas-Engine-Good-Runner-/120509214593?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c0ee8af81

So as to be able to finish the restoration of a Lister FR1 engine, I am looking for a couple of parts as follows:

1), Side cover frame 291/2176/2 this item is made from sheetmetal and forms part of the cover for the injection pump and pushrods, and is in turn is what the injector pump inspection door forms a seal against.

2), Air filter assembly 291-2457/1C12 (or parts of) this item is common to both the FR1 and FR2 engines.


If anyone had a FR1 engine suitable for parts recovery (frosted, seized up, incomplete, etc) in the UK that would also be of interest to me, and I would take the whole lot. As I now run several FR1 engines, and parts are none too plentiful compared to the CS range.

Thanks in anticipation for any assistance you can offer.