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Lister Based Generators / Re: LPW3 starts and stops
« Last post by Chris2sox on November 29, 2024, 08:19:13 AM »
Thanks for the reply.
It is an automatic control panel and it has specific warnings for temperature and oil pressure. The error condition icon, which comes up after 3 attempts to start, is a generic error so doesn´t indicate anything more than an error.
I have read in an earlier post that the control panel can become faulty. It would be a guess to replace it.
As I mentioned earlier, there is only 5V input from the excitor to the AVR on the initial start up. I do not know whether this is normal or not. When I dismantled the alternator I couldn´t see anything wrong with the stator or rotor.
An additional point is that this generator is only a back-up to the solar system and due to restraints at the inverter, only ever runs at about 1/4 load so no undue stresses.
Chris
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Lister Based Generators / TR2 oil dipstick
« Last post by madlabs on November 28, 2024, 10:46:27 PM »
Hey All,

I recently bought an actual Lister-Petter dipstick for my TR2. It came with no markings on it at all. What is up with that?

Secondly, I have the oil filled to 4 liters and it is barely on the dipstick at all, like maybe 1/8". Should I have more that 4 liters in a TR2? That is what the manual says.

Thanks!
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Lister Based Generators / Re: LPW3 starts and stops
« Last post by Diesel Engineering on November 28, 2024, 01:11:20 AM »
It sounds as if you have an automatic control panel. These type of panels can be set up to register various fault conditions and shut the engine down if any fault occurs. Normally they would be high engine temperature, low oil pressure. There could also be under and over voltage, under and overspeed plus anything else the manufacturer decides to fit. Normally the panel would be showing a light to let you know the reason for the shut down. Just a total guess but could it be low oil pressure. I say this because you say it runs for 10 seconds, and the oil pressure has a delay built into it.
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Lister Based Generators / LPW3 starts and stops
« Last post by Chris2sox on November 27, 2024, 08:15:45 PM »
Hiya. I´m a newbie to this forum and hoping that I may get some advice re my genny starting but then stopping.
I have lived off-grid in southern Spain for 15 years with my current solar set-up with the generator providing back-up triggered through the inverter.
Although I´m fairly practical, I´m not an electrician although I can test obvious things with a multimeter.
Three weeks ago I started to get this problem whereby it starts, runs for 10 secs and then stops. It will do this 3 times before shutting down. I´ve measured the input to the AVR and it shows 5V which I guess means there is a problem on the windings. I´ve dismantled the alternator (yanan) but with visual inspection cannot see any signs of burning/wear.. It is all back together again with the same problem. I´ve taken the control panel apart but nothing obvious there.
I would appreciate any guidance. Nothing much available around here in terms of technicians - they do not know the make and are unwilling to come out to my place in the sticks.

Chris2sox
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Lister Market Place (things for Sale) / Re: New 6/1 and 12/1 Listeroids available in the US
« Last post by mark@gmail4us.com on November 27, 2024, 07:21:35 PM »
Quote from: Bolton Power Equipment on April 24, 2024, 09:47:17 PM
Hello all,
         I see some interest in new Listeroids on the forum. I have 6/1's and 12/1s in stock in Massachusetts. Easy LTL shipping anywhere in the US. They all have electric start, cooling pumps and mounting frames. Power head kits with 4 pole brush-less alternators, custom Poly V pulleys, belts, bushes and control boxes are also available. Please see our Website for more details. https://www.boltonpowerequip.com

Best
Graham

Are your 12/2 through 20/2 Listeroid engines made in China or India?
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Engines / Re: Rebuilding a 2 cylinder Lister dumper engine
« Last post by KC7NOA on November 27, 2024, 05:23:39 PM »
first is to check the fuel rack that runs through the fuel pump .. if it moves freely, thats good. ..

check the filters if it has any and clean if necessary .. or replace.

check decompression lever .. does it open exhaust valve so that you can turn motor through all 4 strokes fairly easily ...

crack open the fuel pump to fuel injectors line and spin the motor ... getting fuel leaking out --- i would hope so, but if not .. find out why.

i think there is more ..  but ill stop here .. there is a check list here somewhere on the forum i think

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Engines / Re: What engine have I got
« Last post by AdeV on November 27, 2024, 03:16:31 PM »
There should be a maker's plate on it somewhere - although it could be a challenge finding it, let alone photographing it... But if you can find its serial number, we can give you a definitive answer (as well as its age & rating)
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General Discussion / Re: Back from the grave,,
« Last post by AdeV on November 27, 2024, 03:13:47 PM »
Nice pair of Birmingham Screwdrivers in that first pic!
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Engines / Re: What engine have I got
« Last post by jddevel on November 27, 2024, 08:18:20 AM »
Thank you "Diesel Engineering". Is there a further picture that could verify please?
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Engines / Re: What engine have I got
« Last post by Diesel Engineering on November 27, 2024, 01:05:58 AM »
From the small parts of the engine I can see, I would say you have a TX engine.
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