Puppeteer

Show Posts

This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.


Messages - Irish Artist

Pages: 1 2 [3] 4 5 ... 7
31
Generators / Re: ST-5 powered off a MF-50E tractor?
« on: August 24, 2009, 03:31:18 AM »
Hey Tijean,

That's some creative use of spare iron and hardware! I grew up learning how to make do with the resources at hand. Looks like you might of had a similar upbringing.

I've be planning on putting together a pto gen head for the johnny popper, just trying to decide on the most efficient design. There's some good examples of DIY pto gen heads on the utterpower cd.

Murph'

32
Listeroid Engines / Re: Where and how to put the thermostat?
« on: August 23, 2009, 11:09:47 PM »
Hey Jedon,

That Thermostat seems rather big, from what I can tell by your pics. I'm using a smaller one, NAPA part # 550095.

If you do any grinding on the head pull if off the engine, I stuffed a rag in to the recess and then I blew the water jacket out once completed.

33
Listeroid Engines / Re: Where and how to put the thermostat?
« on: August 23, 2009, 07:34:01 PM »
Yes, indeed, I had to do a fair amount of grinding on mine. I also ground out the housing a bit to allow the thermostat flange.

Murph'

34
Listeroid Engines / Re: Anyone add a glow plug to their 6/1 ?
« on: August 23, 2009, 06:00:22 PM »
Here's one being sold by CDM on Ebay right now. $40.00

http://cgi.ebay.com/Glow-Plug-for-Lister-Diesel-Engines-Listeroids_W0QQitemZ370248210726QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Generators?hash=item5634835926&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

35
Listeroid Engines / Re: Water Temperature Gauge's
« on: August 23, 2009, 05:58:42 PM »
Jedon,

The sunpro is about the same as the one I installed. I got mine from the local Auto parts store on sale for $10.00. Most of the sensors have the same threads, so where ever you choose to install, you can always upgrade if you want.

36
Listeroid Engines / Re: Water Temperature Gauge's
« on: August 23, 2009, 07:55:41 AM »
Hey there Jedon,

I drilled, tapped and set my sensor right into my 6/1's head, that's where the action is, that's where the temp reading is critical in my mind. Have to admit it was a bit stressful to drill a hole in the head, but once I had it all done and running, I'm happy with my choice. If I have to do it again, I'll do it with confidence.

Mind you, pull the head off the engine, do the deed and then be sure to blow all the drillings out.



It's the brass adapter on the left.

Murph'

37
Engines / Re: Turbos
« on: August 23, 2009, 12:53:53 AM »
Okay. . .  I've found a blower, got it adapted to the engine. . . just trying to figure out what to do with the damn drive belts!



I know, I need to be more serious about this, just can't help myself!

38
Petteroids / Re: 3 Lister Petters for $20!!
« on: August 22, 2009, 06:19:57 AM »
What a Score there horsefly! I do believe congrads are in order.

Some pics of your booty when you have a chance would be cool.

Indeed, go buy that lotto ticket.

Murph'

39
General Discussion / Re: Arrow Engines
« on: August 22, 2009, 04:36:18 AM »
Ade,
That Ruston 9H is pure heaven to the ears! Damn cool!

jsw123,
Your going to be bucks ahead going with a contemporary industrial grade genset for the amount of power you want to produce. Think about it, if you invest that much into setting up a system that large to run a business, your going to want to have replacement parts readily available and reasonable in cost.

I think you had a worthy concept to pursue, but reality, well, it's just that.

40
Listeroid Engines / Re: my first engine
« on: August 22, 2009, 01:19:10 AM »
Quote from: DRDEATH on August 21, 2009, 06:46:25 AM
So as I was working on my portable generator trailer today a project which I need to finish before I start on my stationary engine I noticed what I think is the oil filter. It is tubing coming from what looks like the bottom of the engine and goes through a tube part way up the engine and then looks like it has a site glass or maybe I just need more sleep.

I'm sorry Dr. D. from your post it sounded to me like you were talking about another engine on your portable generator. My bad. ;)

Hey, I understand, I grew up the youngest of 6, I was following everyone's lead for most of my life. Over the years I've boned up on my studies in regards to the subjects I intend to master. Of course, I never will but, I'm getting 'er done!

Regards,
Murph'

41
General Discussion / Re: Arrow Engines
« on: August 21, 2009, 03:47:29 PM »
Sounds to me like you might do better just searching for an industrial surplus unit, perhaps a cummins or perkins.  You obviously have the funds, but I know it not as fun.

Here's an active listing of industrial gen sets being sold by private parties, never know what you'll find in there, they range from 4kW to over 5,000kW.
http://www.surplusrecord.com/sre/022050.htm

Personally, I use a Handkerchief to wipe my brow and keep cool. ;) But I do live in a rather temperate climate.

Murph'

42
Listeroid Engines / Re: my first engine
« on: August 21, 2009, 03:11:00 PM »
Dr D.

You really should take some time to go through the Utterpower CD, you will find a many an answer within.

On pulley sizes, if you go to: Utterpower otherstuff / sheaves and pulleys. You will find and Excel page that allows you to input RPM and flywheel sizes in any configuration and it will calculate your needs.

However, it would be a good idea to verify those results with the formula that RAB has provided. As George says, do your own math!

On your portable, don't recall you mentioning that you were building one, cool! What kind of engine are you using on the portable? That can make a big difference as to what that "tube" is coming from the bottom of the engine. Sounds to me like you might be talking about an air-cooled gas pot, if so, I'd just run it and change the oil as needed.

Murph'

43
Listeroid Engines / Re: my first engine
« on: August 20, 2009, 04:47:17 PM »
That's the one Bagpiper! Thanks for digging that up.

BTW, Welcome to the forum!

44
Listeroid Engines / Re: my first engine
« on: August 20, 2009, 05:30:33 AM »
Hey Dr. D.

Sounds like your making progress and you seem to be aware of what you have to get done before firing that fine engine up.

On the foundation, I believe westcoaster was referring to the original Lister foundation recommendations which you will find in the manuals. You got a copy of the Utterpower CD right? well, if you go to: utterpower otherstuff / Lister Types / Lister manuals and Docs. Within there are a number of Lister Manuals each one has a section on Foundations. They all seem a bit vague, I'd  go with a minimum of  1 ton of concrete, it will depend on the sub soil conditions, the softer the soil, the more concrete is required.

Within the forum is a doc for download, forgot where I found it now, that's called "Engine Foundations.pdf" At least, I think I found it here. At any rate, it's a great source of info on how they created engine foundations back in the twenties and thirties. Let me know if you can't find it and I'll upload it to my server for you and other to access.

Personally, I'd tame that beast with a bunch of concrete, if you're not planning on going anywhere anytime soon then as I like to say, make it "Skookum"!

Murph'

45
Other Fuels / Re: Lister Schmister .... here is something much cooler !
« on: August 19, 2009, 07:17:45 AM »
I suppose I did cross the line. . .  made you laugh though, huh?!?

Pages: 1 2 [3] 4 5 ... 7