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New Member - Just Joined
by northernboy Wed Dec 22 2021, 16:58
Hello
Just joined as I find these forums a great way to share info. I am completely new to working with Stationary engines. I have see a few a shows and always wanted to have a go and restore one.
I did a bit of research and recently bought three Lister D engines off ebay as a job lot- they are now home after hiring a small van to collect as they are heavy.
The idea is that I should be able to get a least one working and hopefully two - lets see how it goes.
Going by the serial numbers, one is from around 1935 ( 1411336 ) the other two are 63743 and 75283 so am guessing late 50s or early 60s.
This is all new to me so have ordered the restoration guide am going to dismantle and clean up and see how it goes.
Will add a few photos later
nick (northernboy)
Just joined as I find these forums a great way to share info. I am completely new to working with Stationary engines. I have see a few a shows and always wanted to have a go and restore one.
I did a bit of research and recently bought three Lister D engines off ebay as a job lot- they are now home after hiring a small van to collect as they are heavy.
The idea is that I should be able to get a least one working and hopefully two - lets see how it goes.
Going by the serial numbers, one is from around 1935 ( 1411336 ) the other two are 63743 and 75283 so am guessing late 50s or early 60s.
This is all new to me so have ordered the restoration guide am going to dismantle and clean up and see how it goes.
Will add a few photos later
nick (northernboy)
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Re: New Member - Just Joined
by mattblack Wed Dec 22 2021, 17:30
Hello and welcome! 
Makes sense buying three engines at once as you'll end up with more than one anyway...
Makes sense buying three engines at once as you'll end up with more than one anyway...
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Re: New Member - Just Joined
by Robotstar5 Wed Dec 22 2021, 23:59
Hi Nick, welcome aboard.
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Re: New Member - Just Joined
by Woodsman Thu Dec 23 2021, 09:10
Hi Nick and a warm welcome to the forum. Good luck with your new project(s)
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Few Photos of the three engines in my Garage
by northernboy Sun Dec 26 2021, 16:19
Got the three engines in the garage - decided to start with the oldest one and strip down as much as I could.
Gave everything a good soak in WD40 - So far all nuts and bolts have come off without issue
The drive sprocket key was rusted up solid - the key snapped off but I managed to work the sprocket loose with heat and force and this is now also off.
The flywheel could be tricky to remove so have left to soak longer. If it is really stuck fast and if I can clean up properly and repaint, it may not have to come off - lets see.
Gave everything a good soak in WD40 - So far all nuts and bolts have come off without issue
The drive sprocket key was rusted up solid - the key snapped off but I managed to work the sprocket loose with heat and force and this is now also off.
The flywheel could be tricky to remove so have left to soak longer. If it is really stuck fast and if I can clean up properly and repaint, it may not have to come off - lets see.
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Re: New Member - Just Joined
by oldgit Sun Dec 26 2021, 20:15
With that sprocket on, it looks like that came off a cement mixer.
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Re: New Member - Just Joined
by maryalice Sun Dec 26 2021, 21:08
The concrete is a give away as well.
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Re: New Member - Just Joined
by Woodsman Mon Dec 27 2021, 09:08
Hi Andy,
Could I suggest that your last post might be better in New Projects/Restoration?
Just create a new Topic and then do a cut and paste job. Cheers.
Could I suggest that your last post might be better in New Projects/Restoration?
Just create a new Topic and then do a cut and paste job. Cheers.
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Re: New Member - Just Joined
by oldgit Mon Dec 27 2021, 12:01
So! the evidence is piling up.maryalice wrote:The concrete is a give away as well.
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Re: New Member - Just Joined
by blue cat Mon Dec 27 2021, 16:18
oldgit wrote:So! the evidence is piling up.maryalice wrote:The concrete is a give away as well.
Soon we will be able to cast a verdict
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Re: New Member - Just Joined
by Woodsman Mon Dec 27 2021, 17:21
Well, we do have concrete evidence. 
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Re: New Member - Just Joined
by northernboy Fri Feb 04 2022, 08:38
This particular engine was sacrificed for parts but I have successfully restored one of the other engines and the third engine is currently for sale on ebay as I don't need it.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325030466194
Here is a photo of the restored engine - it runs great.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325030466194
Here is a photo of the restored engine - it runs great.
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Re: New Member - Just Joined
by Woodsman Fri Feb 04 2022, 15:31
Nice job. 
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