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General Discussion / Re: Getting mean with Gibb keys
« Last post by ajaffa1 on April 29, 2023, 10:42:37 PM »
Nice work as always. The Amish are renowned for their carpentry not their engineering skills. I`ve often wondered why Lister didn`t specify a Gibb key with a bit more meat in the head. Will you be replacing the Gibb keys with Indian copies? The last set I ordered had the wrong taper and had to be filed to fit, they also don`t have the milled slot down the middle.

I`ve had trouble posting pics in the past, check the camera resolution, if the file is too big it will get rejected.

Bob
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Engines / PJ3
« Last post by Davidmcd0@yahoo.ie on April 29, 2023, 09:19:25 PM »
Anyone know where i might get a fan belt for a pj3. There was no belt on it when i bought it so have no size or part number and the pulleys are narrower than any belt i can find.
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General Discussion / Re: Getting mean with Gibb keys
« Last post by 38ac on April 29, 2023, 01:58:23 PM »
On to stuck flwheels.
Spray some snake oils on if it makes you feel good but 19 years later they will still be stuck.  12 tons pulling and couple solid whacks on the back side and this one moved, NOW spray some snake oil and it will do some good.  Often times heat is needed but not on this one. Photo won't pass security for unknown reasons so imagination is required ;D

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General Discussion / Re: Getting mean with Gibb keys
« Last post by 38ac on April 29, 2023, 01:43:50 PM »
The tools used for the shock treatment. After placing a good pull on the key the hub gets a big whack with the 8 Lb sledge and pin with a handle welded on.  The key then pulls out.
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General Discussion / Getting mean with Gibb keys
« Last post by 38ac on April 29, 2023, 01:39:04 PM »
Lister VA in the shop with typical ex Amish owned problems includinging both Gibb keys having the heads broken off. At least they quit this time instead of ruining the flywheels.
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Gentles

The German got his sump filled with fresh oil - 3,5L

Oil pump squirts ok - I think it should have a pressure relief valve, but as far I can see it doesnt.

Next task: screw tight flys nuts.

Remove fuel line to IP, to make test runs. After all ok Ill put line again from fuel filter.

Some pics for the show.

Cheers
VP
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Cobba, Bob and Gentles

A far as my research got, this starter fuse is needed due to LOW compression - large TDC clearance - and therefore air did not reach high temp in order to make combustion.

So the fuse autoingnites with compression and stays lit till it burn completely.

As you can see the TDC claearence is about 4mm and must add prechamber volume (see here: https://listerengine.com/smf/index.php?topic=9555.msg111218#msg111218).

my 12/2 stay at 1,3mm - https://listerengine.com/smf/index.php?topic=8320.msg102670#msg102670.

My 5cents.

Cheers
VP
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Other Slow Speed Diesels / Re: Resurrection of a Deutz MAH 914, 1952? Lets see!
« Last post by cobbadog on April 26, 2023, 12:03:31 PM »
Ok, Some Lanz Bulldog and Field Marshall tractors use a similar ideaa for a cartridge start. There is a clip around the place on how to make your own using blotting paper and a solution with I think salt petter in it. They roll them up like a cigarette and put them in a combustion chamber then hit a shot gun type of cartgridge with gunpowder only and that kicks them off.
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Other Slow Speed Diesels / Re: Resurrection of a Deutz MAH 914, 1952? Lets see!
« Last post by ajaffa1 on April 26, 2023, 08:39:24 AM »
Hi Cobbadog, a lot of older diesel engines used these for first ignition of diesel. These engines did not have electric starter motors and the compression required for spontaneous combustion was too high for hand cranking.  These are basically a fuse, you light them and put them in a small chamber attached to the combustion chamber where they initiate first smoke at a lower compression. I wish I had been on the forum more recently, I could have saved VP some money: a piece of lit cigarette will usually do the same job. Cheaper and locally available, don`t recommend smoking them!

Bob
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Original Lister Cs Engines / Re: Lister CS 12-2 rebuild
« Last post by Black Dog on April 25, 2023, 03:08:56 PM »
I have just discovered that my new crank (From India) has no timing marks on it! Any suggestions how I can add my own and get it correct first time!
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