Hello all, I am hoping to make use of your knowledge and experience as I don't have much of either when it comes to Lister generators.
I live in an off-grid house and we occasionally use our 1983 Lister ST1 to run the washing machine, or for power when the weather isn't co-operating with our hydro and solar systems. The Lister has sprung a slow fuel leak - it is leaking from the bottom of the fuel tank, where the fuel pipe screws in to the tank. I haven't yet dismantled it all and had a good look, but am wondering 1) the best way of emptying the fuel tank 2) if this is a common problem, and 3) if it's easily solvable or whether we are likely to need a new tank.
I have tried tightening up the nut but that hasn't helped. It's all so ancient I am worried about making things worse.
Any tips welcome!
Thanks
Jacinta