I am fairly far along with my latest project so I thought I would post a pic.
This is a Lister LR2 (which I purchased from a forum member) connected to an ST-5 generator head.
The base was designed to keep the components mounted as close together as possible to make a compact unit.
The odd looking feet on the base are Navy engine vibration isolators.
The isolators are very soft and absorb virtually all vibration and movement.
I have some final modifications to do with the electrical and then I should be able to post a video of the unit in action.



veggie

Yesterday I gave my Listeroid a 4 hour maintenance run at 80% load.
At the end of the run, my garage smelled like the inside of the crankcase.
I do have a working check valve on the crankcase breather and there is no visible vapors emitting from the case
and no oil forming at the discharge of the check valve.
However, the place was thick with the smell of sump oil vapor.

So my question is....
Can I route the crank vapors to the inlet port and burn them?
Or do I have to vent the case to the outdoors ?

I have read some discussion in the past about the possibility of a "runnaway" if vapors get too heavy from excessive ring blowby but I have never heard of this actually happening to anyone.
Opinions ? recommendations ?

thanks,
veggie

As the holidays draw near, best of the season to everyone !
Give your powerplants a good polishing and a kiss  

cheers,
veggie

****SOLD***

For anyone in Canada looking for a Changfa Diesel. I have one for sale.
Brand New - Still in the crate.

Here's a link to my local advert with all the details.
I can ship it from Alberta to anywhere in Canada.

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-other-Changfa-Diesel-Engine-OFF-GRID-2009125

Send me a PM message if interested,
cheers,
Veggie

Hi All,

I saw a video of someone else who did this and I thought it was a great idea.
I purchased a golf cart Starter/Generator and mounted it on the Listeroid.
There are two circuits to configure.
1] Starting circuit which uses a constant duty solenoid for the heavy pulling.
2] Charging circuit which is wired to the second set of windings in the motor.

Once the motor rpm exceeds approx. 1500, it starts back feeding to the battery.
The voltage regulator controls the field current in the second set of charge windings.

The wiring looks a bit messy because I just finished the job and have yet to tidy it up.
The standing battery voltage read 12.7 and when I started the unit, the charger was pushing 13.2 vdc.
I have not yet done any amperage reading so I don't know what the Generator is capable of.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbcbuygYJdM


Veggie

>>>>>>>>>>>> SOLD - NO LONGER AVAILABLE <<<<<<<<<<<<<

**** GM90 LISTEROID PARTS  -  6HP & 8HP ****

Hi All,
I have the following GM90 Listeroid parts for those who have 6hp or 8hp GM90 engines.
- Supplied on a First pay / first serve basis.
- Shipping via air mail.
- I will update the list from time to time.

     PM me if you need any parts.

>>>>>>>>>>>> SOLD - NO LONGER AVAILABLE <<<<<<<<<<<<<


veggie

Currently Available Parts:

   ITEM                     (Qua. Avail)    Price Each
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GM90-Piston Ring Set          ( 0 )   $9
GM90-Injector Pump          ( 0 )   $55   
GM90-Injector               ( 0 )   $35   
GM90-Cylinder Sleeve          ( 0 )   $69   
GM90-Piston                 ( 0 )   $33   
GM90-Gudgeon Pin          ( 0 )   $5   
GM90-Oil Pump                  ( 0 )   $16   Internal-Crank driven
GM90-Conn Rod Brg Set     ( 0 )   $12   
GM90-Gasket set               ( 0 )   $4   
GM90-GTG Head Gasket      ( 0 )   $16    "Gaskets-To-Go" version
GM90-Head Gasket          ( 0 )   $4   
GM90-Air inlet Gasket          ( 0 )   $2   
GM90-Exhaust Gasket          ( 0 )   $5   
GM90-Gib Key                  ( 0 )   $2   
GM90-Idler Gear                  ( 0 )   $4   
GM90-Starter Ring Gear       ( 0 )   $57   Bolts to standard flywheel
GM90-Fuel Filter Element     ( 0 )   $3   
   

Today I made the necessary adjustment to speed up my Listeroid and increase the kW out of the system for service as an emergency generator instead of a 450 rpm battery charger.

The changes involved...
1] Installing the correct generator pulley for 750 rpm operation.
2] Changing the governor spring to the stock 750 rpm version.
3] Slightly advancing the timing (it was retarded for slow speed operation and knock reduction).

For slow speed operation (450 rpm) I retarded the timing by screwing-in the IP lifter tappet by 1.5 turns.
Today, I backed out the tappet by 3/4 of a turn.
Not back to the factory setting, but just enough to advance the timing and still give significant knock reduction.

My question:
Does a few degrees of timing substantially effect the exhaust gas temperature (EGT) ?
The reason I ask is that after running the engine for an hour at full load (3kw) I noticed the hi temp silicone tape was burned off the first exhaust joint.
This tape has been on for many hours and has never showed any signs of heat stress.
I am trying to figure out which one caused the higher EGT's...

A] The timing retarded by 3/4 of a turn from factory stock ?
B] Or just the fact that I am now pulling full load 3kw (6hp) from the engine instead of 2kw (4hp) ?

Any ideas ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af41jQcBP7M

Oh...and.... what's the normal full load EGT temperature on a Listeroid     anyone bothered to measure that ?

Cheers,
Veggie

***** SOLD *****


Hi All,

I am selling my GTC (made by Powerline I believe) 6/1 Listeroid.
The engine was tested for 3 hours after inspection, then drained of oil and coolant and placed in storage.
This brand is very good quality as far as Listeroids go.
Internals are spotless. Con rod bearings were changed as a precaution during the initial inspection.
Runs excellent and is ready to go !

Features:
- Changeover Valve (And optional Plug installed)
- Glow plug for changeover valve port
- Integeral oil pump for Main Bearings
- Aftermarket fuel filter
- Counter weighted crankshaft

Can ship anywhere in Canada or can be picked up by US residents.

$1850.00 Canadian

(shipping extra)

cheers,
Veggie