Lister CS 12-2 rebuild

[38ac]

Be sure the flywheels go back on the same side they came from due to the offset weight being on opposite sides. There are some NOS parts around but usually at prices for the wealthy. Also be aware of India parts being sold in LP boxes. I wont tackle that subject publicly but if you want to know who and what then send a PM. There are zero quality issues with most India parts that are made in actual factories. Pistons, rings, bearings, valves , fuel injection are all good stuff.

I'm not trying to alter your direction or pull a sales pitch for my parts business, just adding knowledge for you.

[ajaffa1]

I agree with 38ac, most of the Indian parts I have had have been very good quality. The only issue I had with a new crankshaft for my CS6/1 was that the end float was excessive and I had to fit shims between the main bearing bushes and their housings.

Check any new parts you are using for casting sand, I found lots inside a new piston.

How does the camshaft look? The governor weight pivot pins on mine were badly worn.

Bob

[Black Dog]

Be sure the flywheels go back on the same side they came from due to the offset weight being on opposite sides. There are some NOS parts around but usually at prices for the wealthy. Also be aware of India parts being sold in LP boxes. I wont tackle that subject publicly but if you want to know who and what then send a PM. There are zero quality issues with most India parts that are made in actual factories. Pistons, rings, bearings, valves , fuel injection are all good stuff.

I'm not trying to alter your direction or pull a sales pitch for my parts business, just adding knowledge for you.

Thanks for your message, I appreciate your insite. I will just have to wait for the verdict on my crank before I move on to the next stage.

[Black Dog]

This is turning out to be a much bigger job than I expected. Considering a new crank and we go up from there. What are these engines worth? I am not doing this to make money, I am really keen just to have the old girl running again but it would be silly to spend four times what she is worth. I am not planning to sell her anyway.

Some idea of value for an overhauled running original Lister 12 - 2 12 HP 650 rpm please?

[38ac]

There are many more CS Listers in Canada than here in the states thus they bring less money there..  Recent sales of CS twins here in the states that I am aware of range from $500 to $5000 with the low end being poor condition and the high end freshly and completely rebuilt.