Author Topic: Lister HR3 Bryce fuel pump help  (Read 2558 times)

oldgoat

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 195
    • View Profile
Re: Lister HR3 Bryce fuel pump help
« Reply #15 on: May 17, 2022, 08:42:36 AM »
There is no way you can crank it without operating the decompressors. To test get a spare injector pipe and bend it so it points away from the fuel door then you can check the injector atomisation on any Lister motor.

cobbadog

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1051
    • View Profile
Re: Lister HR3 Bryce fuel pump help
« Reply #16 on: May 17, 2022, 12:13:11 PM »
When cranking without using the decomp lever you do need to be serious about wanting to crank it over. Don't play with it mean to turn it over. Diesels rely on high compression to ignite the fuel air mix. If it was too easy to turn over compression it may not start. There is no shame when cranking to use the decomp levers when the weather or engine is cold or hot. It is just easier on you to start it up. Electric starts can do it without the use of a decomp lever when everything is in good working condition ie good battery and starter motor.
Coopernook - the centre of our Universe.

Bfinney87

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 39
    • View Profile
Re: Lister HR3 Bryce fuel pump help
« Reply #17 on: May 17, 2022, 12:21:55 PM »
Okay thanks guys I’m gonna mess around with it again this evening

mike90045

  • Mendocino Metro
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1594
  • Mmmm BBQ
    • View Profile
    • Mikes Solar PV page
Re: Lister HR3 Bryce fuel pump help
« Reply #18 on: May 20, 2022, 06:29:06 AM »
I can't crank past compression on my 6/1
  I have to decompress, get up to speed and then engage fuel and then full compression, usually fires on the first compression.

cobbadog

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1051
    • View Profile
Re: Lister HR3 Bryce fuel pump help
« Reply #19 on: May 20, 2022, 12:20:49 PM »
It sure is as it is compression that heat the fuel air mix to ignite the diesel.
Coopernook - the centre of our Universe.