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I've been off for a while; Completed a 16-2 restoration
« on: May 13, 2015, 02:01:51 PM »
This project has been lingering for some time.  This 16-2 had a split crankshaft and lots of hours on it.  It was a ground up rebuild that requires attention at every level.  It was completed last week.  This is a client's engine and will hopefully be paid for and returned to the owner.  If they have abandoned the engine, it will be for sale here.

The main parts that were replaced were the crankshaft, all bearings (except cam bearings), injectors, pumps, governor linkage, and gaskets.  When it came in it was a heap of parts scattered on two pallets.  Pistons and rings had just been replaced before the crankshaft broke and were like new, so they were not replaced  It is bored .010 over.  It is a nice engine now.





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Re: I've been off for a while; Completed a 16-2 restoration
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2015, 02:13:11 PM »
Looks like very nice work Bob!

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Re: I've been off for a while; Completed a 16-2 restoration
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2015, 03:11:12 PM »
This 16-2 had a split crankshaft and lots of hours on it. 

I remember you posting about this engine when you first got hold of it, did you fit a genuine crank or an Indian copy?

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Re: I've been off for a while; Completed a 16-2 restoration
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2015, 04:01:09 PM »
Beautiful engine you have there.  I hope to someday own/restore one of those!

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Re: I've been off for a while; Completed a 16-2 restoration
« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2015, 06:25:01 PM »
Very nice!

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Re: I've been off for a while; Completed a 16-2 restoration
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2015, 08:13:42 AM »
I had just noticed that your engine is fitted with compression changeover valves. Why would that be? As 16-2 engines never had them as original fitment.

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Re: I've been off for a while; Completed a 16-2 restoration
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2015, 02:22:25 PM »
You guys have great memories and sharp eyes!

The engine was repaired with a NOS crankshaft sourced through Stationary Engine in England.  Expensive but trusted and additional rework eliminated.  The heads had been changed at some point.  Actually they needed it again as there was a lot of pitting and erosion.  My concern was that a crack could develop. The customer elected not to replace them.  I did surface grind them to get a clean flat surface again.   This engine has a lot of time on it and everything had to be gone through.  Other than the heads, it is as good as I can make it.

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Re: I've been off for a while; Completed a 16-2 restoration
« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2015, 07:32:27 PM »
Wat a beauty! Maybe a short vid of it running? 8)

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Re: I've been off for a while; Completed a 16-2 restoration
« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2015, 11:43:04 AM »
Another great resto! Hey where is Nick, he didnt photobomb the twin  :laugh:
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Re: I've been off for a while; Completed a 16-2 restoration
« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2015, 03:21:36 PM »
Nick has been a staple in nearly every Lister picture.  He was the overseer of all of my Lister projects. 

Nick passed suddenly and very unexpectedly last August.  That left a huge void in our lives and hearts that will never be fully filled.

The cause was canine bloat.  I was ignorant of the symptoms and did not react quick enough.  Even if a vet can intervene, the chance of survival is slim.  If you have a large chested dog, such as a GSD, Great Dane, and similar, read up on Canine Bloat.  Middle age and senior dogs are susceptible.

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Re: I've been off for a while; Completed a 16-2 restoration
« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2015, 12:35:48 AM »
Just short of a month since the client was invoiced and there has been no reply.  A registered letter will be sent.  If there is no response, this engine will be put up for sale.

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Re: I've been off for a while; Completed a 16-2 restoration
« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2015, 11:25:38 AM »
Sorry about Nick (LEF's most photogenic canine). That's one of the biggest reasons I won't keep a pet, too god damn hard to say goodbye.

I was at Kinzies diesel show on Saturday and they lost their 6 year old Rotty suddenly and replaced it with a Rotty pup. The pup passed after being spayed! They have a ten week old Rotty pup now and its hilarious, I hope it works out for them.
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Re: I've been off for a while; Completed a 16-2 restoration
« Reply #12 on: July 03, 2015, 11:33:44 AM »
I did receive a reply, more like an acknowledgement.  Nothing since then.  Another month has gone by with no contact from the owner.  
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Re: I've been off for a while; Completed a 16-2 restoration
« Reply #13 on: July 09, 2015, 10:18:36 PM »
Finally!  On it's way home and paid for!
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Re: I've been off for a while; Completed a 16-2 restoration
« Reply #14 on: July 10, 2015, 03:11:06 AM »
What a beautiful machine.