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Listeroid Engines / Re: Unusually loud Knocking - Help
« on: May 04, 2012, 06:51:25 PM »

Flywheels are good.
I will start with the IP timing and report back.

Ronmar, I did experience a considerable reduction in mechanical noise and exhaust noise by dropping to 465 rpm.
This GM90 engine is a 900 rpm, 8hp version.

cheers,
veggie

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Listeroid Engines / Unusually loud Knocking - Help
« on: May 04, 2012, 05:13:15 AM »
Hi All,

I have been experimenting with various speeds to run my listeroid for two reasons.
1] Sound control in a residential neighborhood
2] I only need a maximum of 800 to 1000 watts to charge a battery bank for 2-3 hrs. each day.
    ( 55 amps X 12 volts = 660 watts + 20% for losses = 792 watts )

I have been swapping pulleys and belt combinations to get 1000 watts of power when fully loaded and at a reasonably low speed.
The magic speed for the engine/generator seems to be 465 rpm.
The system has gone very quiet EXCEPT FOR THE DIESEL KNOCK !   Angry    It stayed.
Wow ! the ignition sounds like a guy hammering on an anvil with a sledge hammer.

I don't think I'm anywhere close to the point where the engine is in a hammer/detonation mode.
Many other members have run at speeds lower than this.

My question to everyone is in regards to injector timing and injector spring setting.

A] When I first got the engine 2 years ago, the Lovson factory suggested I loosen the injector spring screw by 1/2 turn if I wish to run the engine slower. Does this make sense ?

B] And what about injector timing. Has anyone been able to control knock by retarding the timing ?

cheers,
veggie

PS: Also posted on the microcogen forum

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Changfa Engines / Re: Chinese Engine Bandwagon
« on: April 20, 2012, 03:48:52 AM »

Did you get a "Monday" engine ? :D
I have a few JiangDongs (size 175 and 180) with no problems.
Fairly good workmanship and finish.
I also have 2 Changfa's with which to compare the JiangDongs.

veggie

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Petteroids / Re: PJ 2
« on: April 09, 2012, 02:02:13 AM »
Quote from: potter on March 17, 2012, 09:33:50 PM
Was just given a Petter PJ 2 with a Winpower gen head ......

Lucky  %$#$   $#@    ^^&&^%##  ^$#   !      ;D

enjoy !
veggie

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Lister Based Generators / Re: hour meter on lister sr3
« on: April 03, 2012, 07:52:52 PM »

This one has a sensor which clamps to one of your injector lines.
It does not need external power. Works in single or multi cylinder engines
http://www.tinytach.com/tinytach/diesel.php

veggie

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Listeroid Engines / Re: Idler Gear Wear (none) 2200 hrs
« on: March 18, 2012, 02:32:45 PM »
BruceM,

Thanks for that feedback. Very helpful.
I bought a .020" offset Idler Pin but have not yet installed it.
It could be that the offset idler is more of a contributor to gear life than the material (cast vs. bronze).

veggie

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Listeroid Engines / Re: GM90 Listeroid Powerplant Walk-around
« on: March 03, 2012, 02:48:21 AM »
Quote from: veggie on February 07, 2012, 04:59:05 AM
The pump is a small bronze gear pump made by Sterling. Model # AJN
Ports are 1/2" NPT
At the 650 rpm that I run at, it pumps 3 gallons per minute.

Veggie, very nice work and modifications. I have wanted to install an oil pump/filter like yours. I googled and searched for the Sterling Model AJN and found nothing. Where did you buy yours?

Bought it a a store called Princess Auto (Canada)

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Listeroid Engines / Re: Running a Listeroid on Bio-Gas (Methane)
« on: February 29, 2012, 02:42:45 AM »
It's interesting to hear a Lister(oid) running on gas without any diesel knock !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8TH0toovBI&feature=channel

veggie

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Listeroid Engines / Re: Running a Listeroid on Bio-Gas (Methane)
« on: February 29, 2012, 02:36:27 AM »
Quote from: BruceM on February 28, 2012, 08:27:34 PM
Looks like a spark ignition system was added. Pity it's a fluff video with no good info on the design.. like compression changes, gas metering, etc.



Hey BruceM,

Dig a bit deeper. There are more informational videos from that group, and I think they have a web site for the project.
One of the team members is a member of this forum but I can't remember his handle.

veggie

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Listeroid Engines / Re: Running a Listeroid on Bio-Gas (Methane)
« on: February 28, 2012, 08:17:01 PM »

Have a look here....
Fairly successful conversion to gas using a Listeroid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXX2GBHoeuo

veggie

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Listeroid Engines / Re: GM90 Listeroid Powerplant Walk-around
« on: February 24, 2012, 07:28:58 PM »
Update....

Giving the engine longer runs at full load.
The vapor from the breather tube is disappearing. Piston Rings seem to be seating nicely.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW-0-zmljT8

veggie

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Listeroid Engines / Re: Fuel use
« on: February 24, 2012, 04:35:34 AM »

32coupe,

Some of the METRO's were direct injections heads.
What's yours ?
That could have some bearing on your fuel consumption.

veggie

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Lister Based Generators / Re: 6-1 Lister Generator set gets a new generator head
« on: February 20, 2012, 03:50:33 AM »

A beautiful looking setup. !
Is there any movement at all when you run it on the smooth concrete floor ?
Looks like you might have enough base mass there to prevent any "walking".

veggie

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Engines / First Smoke (again) Lister LR1
« on: February 13, 2012, 02:11:05 AM »
FIRST SMOKE (again)

Got my little LR1 running today after a long dormancy and a trip from the UK to North America.
Thanks to TimSR2 for the pointers on bleeding the fuel system.  ;)

Runs like a champ !
First run....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmCbNA0oTSc

Second run.... (with the engine repositioned to control the bouncing)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhNS7U3UF8k&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

veggie

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Lister Market Place (things for Sale) / Re: Witte diesel gnerator in Las Vegas (Pahrump)
« on: February 13, 2012, 12:32:12 AM »
LowGear !

This thing is calling for you  ;D

veggie

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