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Listeroid Engines / Re: Lubricatig Listeroids
« on: October 17, 2007, 04:16:49 AM »

    I noticed a cutaway diagram of a lister head somewhere,and it looks like the valve guides are porous material and this is how they are lubricated. I would imagine that some of this oil soaks in to the guides.

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Listeroid Engines / Re: Lubricatig Listeroids
« on: October 17, 2007, 04:04:10 AM »

   Is there any way to totally enclose the rockers and pushrod assembly and lubricate it with sumpoil from the pump where excess oil would drain back into the sump?

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Listeroid Engines / Re: Lubricatig Listeroids
« on: October 16, 2007, 04:18:04 AM »
For lubricating the rocker shafts and pushrods why not mix the oil with something that is a solid known for its lubricating properties.

  An example of this would be an antisieze lubricant like 'Copper Coat'. Its generally used for bolt threads etc.  I would not be afraid to mix it with oil and put it into an oilcan just for this purpose.  This stuff also contains graphite.

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Listeroid Engines / Re: WOOD BASE FOR A LISTEROID/USING 4x4 FENCE POSTS
« on: October 16, 2007, 04:09:05 AM »
    In addition to having a wood base with the engine sitting on rubber and the base also rubber mounted,heres another idea!!

    What about a 'head steady' like you see in many motorcycle engine/to frame installations.  This might dampen some of the vibration.

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Lister Based Generators / Re: AIR RIDE LISTER FRAME
« on: October 16, 2007, 04:01:21 AM »

    How about if one was to have a 'head steady'with a rubber mount(s). Make the mount for the head steady in the shape of a triangle,fastening to the ends of the base on each side of the engine.

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Lister Based Generators / Re: AIR RIDE LISTER FRAME
« on: October 15, 2007, 04:31:10 AM »

     Just got an idea!!!!   Examine a Motorcycle, Jap, British, American or whatever.   You will notice that a lot of them have "head steadies".    The cylinder head is fastened to the bike frame.

     I wonder if an arrangement like this could be applied to mounting a Listeroid?     

      It might be a good idea to get off the beaten path here. By that I mean, the four mounting bolts on the bottom of the engine.
      You need these four mounting bolts ,allright but what about something in addition to this?

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Listeroid Engines / Re: WOOD BASE FOR A LISTEROID/USING 4x4 FENCE POSTS
« on: October 14, 2007, 06:24:29 AM »

   I have seen plenty of stationary antique engines mounted on wood platforms doing USEFULL WORK at farmfests. These wood platforms were not as well put together as the one I built. Not only that,but, some of these engines were very crude, low RPM engines(500RPM),with very large flywheels, makes the Lister type seem like a ROLLS ROYCE in comparison.

   The trick is to sandwich the mounting area with a steel plate(acts like a big washer). At the same time,the wood has a certain amount of give.  I realize that this is a single cylinder engine, but at the same time developes around 70 ft/lbs of torque.

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Listeroid Engines / WOOD BASE FOR A LISTEROID/USING 4x4 FENCE POSTS
« on: October 13, 2007, 05:29:23 AM »
I have a LG90 14/1 on order from Lovson exports. Comes with counterbalanced crank and flywheels.

Using 4x4 fence posts cut to 4 feet long, 8 total.  I drilled 3/8 holes, very acurately,in all the pieces. They are tied together with 3/8 threaded rod,using angle iron on each end as a continuous washer,to keek the nuts from sinking into the wood. The finished dimensions of the base is 28"x48"x3 1/2" thick. A total of 4- 36" threaded rods were used.

All 4 corners will sit on suitable rubber cushions.  When the engine is bolted down,the underside will have a steel plate with 4 mounting holes that match the dimensions of the mounting holes of the engine,in this case it is 260x260mm.   

I believe that a wood base,properly built,would provide some "give" and yet be strong enough. I really dont want to pour a concrete pad. I am open to some other ideas,thats what this site is about!

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Listeroid Engines / Re: The Brand Roundup
« on: October 13, 2007, 04:44:58 AM »
HI!  I'm new to this site. This seems to be the best site going for Listeroid info! I caught the Lister virus about six weeks ago. I came across a thread on a site where a Lister is being used to generate power and also heat a house using WVO.

I have ordered a LG90 14/1 from Lovson. Should arrive in about 5 to 6 weeks time.

Lovson claims to do the following with thier engines:
    _we put all the partsthrough an acid wash,to clean the sand and other impurities.
    _our castings are graded,you wont find any holes on the body or the flywheels
    _we use steel gears,tappets are provided with"lapping"finish
    _every engine is tested with new oil

   In addition to this ,the LG or Little Giant engines have a counter balanced crankshaft and balanced flywheels. Direct injection/aluminum piston.  Unit comes with oil pump.

   After reading about the "sand issues" in various threads,I will have to wait and see. Hopefully,they are taking corrective action on the SAND issue.

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