WORK HAS STARTED ON MY 1931 LISTER A

BRASSO wrote:Well have cracked on with painting the engine tonight.

Actually really pleased with the finish using enamel now. A+

Photos soon when my missus gets back from her hols with my camera!!!!!

Cheers

Mart

see martin..listen to the old fella.....he knows....
regards...mike..

mike d wrote:

BRASSO wrote:Well have cracked on with painting the engine tonight.

Actually really pleased with the finish using enamel now. A+

Photos soon when my missus gets back from her hols with my camera!!!!!

Cheers

Mart

see martin..listen to the old fella.....he knows....
regards...mike..

I am pleased with the finish Mike, but not entirely convinced about the colour. I bought the enamel from stationary engine parts, it is mid brunswick green and supposed to have been colour checked ok by David Eddington, I may be wriong but I personnally think its looks a bit light?

Will post some pictures when the missus gets back with my camera, and see what you guys think?

Cheers

Mart.

BRASSO wrote:

mike d wrote:

BRASSO wrote:Well have cracked on with painting the engine tonight.

Actually really pleased with the finish using enamel now. A+

Photos soon when my missus gets back from her hols with my camera!!!!!

Cheers

Mart

see martin..listen to the old fella.....he knows....
regards...mike..

I am pleased with the finish Mike, but not entirely convinced about the colour. I bought the enamel from stationary engine parts, it is mid Brunswick green and supposed to have been colour checked ok by David Eddington, I may be wrong but I personally think its looks a bit light?

Will post some pictures when the missus gets back with my camera, and see what you guys think?

Cheers

Mart.

martin..I've used that paint from them loads of times,it seems ok to me,but some people say its down to the primer you use?????
Ive always used wickes red oxide and has been ok...going to try some grey primer on the wolseley,which i was recommended to use by a mate of mine..its from S.E.P.COM,so will see how it goes...hope to get my piston rings from cox and turners tomorrow,there only 10 mins down the road from me,jonesy's even closer to them...so once Ive got them i should start putting it back together..need to finish my Godwin pump first though....keep us posted with the results mate....
regards..mike...

Well, my timber arrived at work today for my new trolley. I got it all cut to length and i shaped the ends on the band saw.

I am using Ash for this job and the grain in it when varnished is going to look amazing.

I will post some pictures when I get my camera back on Sunday.

Regards

Martin

Sounds like its going to be a show stopper
Jonesey

kevjhnsn wrote:

mike d wrote:HI KEV....
you must show us some photos of it now,then some as you get more into it and then of course when its all finished...
with the gaskets,as Chris said the rings are the only ones i know you can get,all the rest are DIY jobs like you said..
and if you need some packing for the fuel pump CHRIS and I have some in stock,so let us know and one of us will send you some..
well good luck with your latest acquisition,and like i said show us the photos of it ...
regards...mike..

hi there mike
thanks for that will be in touch in the near future ,
when Ive got it to a point of return to running
will send in some photos in the near future ,
?????????????????? when i work out how to upload to this site ?????
thanks Kev j

HI KEV....
theres a link on the site that will help you do just this Kev....hope it helps.if you get stuck,contact any of us....
regards...mike..

BRASSO wrote:Well, my timber arrived at work today for my new trolley. I got it all cut to length and i shaped the ends on the band saw.

I am using Ash for this job and the grain in it when varnished is going to look amazing.

I will post some pictures when I get my camera back on Sunday.

Regards

Martin

Here are some pictures of my trolley all jointed and bolted together. Also some pictures of the paint job coming together.

Just gotta varnish it up now and fit the new wheels and axles.













Cheers

Mart.
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wow !

that trolley looks like its going to be the part ... some really nice work there .

regards , matt

Excellent job, that's going to last for years and show the engine off a treat.

Stu.

Well its progressing, slower than ex\pected but its getting there.

Picture 1 shows wheels back from Shotblasting and coated in Kurrust, just to make sure of them.

Picture 2 & 3 shows primed wheels and axle components all cut out and assembled for dry run before welding together.

Cheers

Mart.

It's always the same "takes longer then you expect" but don't rush it and spoil what looks to be a trolley that will last for a long time.

Stu.

HI MARTIN.....
looking good mate..theres one bit you've missed though,the inspection door..
that trolly is a cracker,are you a chippie by trade,or did you pay attention in woodwork at school
keep it up mate and you will have a show winner on your hands....
regards...mike...

mike d wrote:HI MARTIN.....
looking good mate..theres one bit you've missed though,the inspection door..
that trolly is a cracker,are you a chippie by trade,or did you pay attention in woodwork at school
keep it up mate and you will have a show winner on your hands....
regards...mike...

Hi must be a chippy coz I couldn't learn how to build anything like that from school, they never gave me any sharp tools to start with.

Stu.

stationary stu wrote:

mike d wrote:HI MARTIN.....
looking good mate..theres one bit you've missed though,the inspection door..
that trolly is a cracker,are you a chippie by trade,or did you pay attention in woodwork at school
keep it up mate and you will have a show winner on your hands....
regards...mike...

Hi must be a chippy cuz I couldn't learn how to build anything like that from school, they never gave me any sharp tools to start with.

Stu.

STU...the only reason you never had a sharp tool was so you couldn't harm your self mate..
regards...mike...number 1 coffin dodger...

Looking good! wish my wood work was to that standard, I cant seem to get it! going to see if I can find someone to give me a hand making something for the Scott

Cheers Steve

What a cracking job your making Mart looks fantastic
Jonesey

Thanks for all the great feedback guys.

Nice to show this renovation bit by bit.

No I am not a chippie by trade, but a pretty good allrounder. However my dad is a carpenter by trade, so I have picked up many skills from him.

Its so funny when we work together because he prefers hand tools and I prefer using power tools. Some of the arguments we have are hilarious!!

Inspection plate is on the work bench having all the wording done in red Mike.

Welding of axles now done.

Varnishing starts tomorrow!!

Cheers

Mart

BRASSO wrote:Thanks for all the great feedback guys.

Nice to show this renovation bit by bit.

No I am not a chippie by trade, but a pretty good all-rounder. However my dad is a carpenter by trade, so I have picked up many skills from him.

Its so funny when we work together because he prefers hand tools and I prefer using power tools. Some of the arguments we have are hilarious!!

Inspection plate is on the work bench having all the wording done in red Mike.

Welding of axles now done.

Varnishing starts tomorrow!!

Cheers

Mart

hi martin......
the next engine i need restoring will be coming down to you to do....
i used to get a fella to do them for me when i wasn't up to it,but he doesn't seem to have the time anymore...
pity as he did a cracking job...
are you up to the challenge martin???????
regards...mike...

Think Martin will have a queue forming soon, as the standard he turns out is what everyone wishes they could do.

Stu.

mike d wrote:

BRASSO wrote:Thanks for all the great feedback guys.

Nice to show this renovation bit by bit.

No I am not a chippie by trade, but a pretty good all-rounder. However my dad is a carpenter by trade, so I have picked up many skills from him.

Its so funny when we work together because he prefers hand tools and I prefer using power tools. Some of the arguments we have are hilarious!!

Inspection plate is on the work bench having all the wording done in red Mike.

Welding of axles now done.

Varnishing starts tomorrow!!

Cheers

Mart

hi martin......
the next engine i need restoring will be coming down to you to do....
i used to get a fella to do them for me when i wasn't up to it,but he doesn't seem to have the time anymore...
pity as he did a cracking job...
are you up to the challenge martin???????
regards...mike...

Always up for a challenge Mike, Should have some free time in about 9 months

BRASSO wrote:

mike d wrote:

BRASSO wrote:Thanks for all the great feedback guys.

Nice to show this renovation bit by bit.

No I am not a chippie by trade, but a pretty good all-rounder. However my dad is a carpenter by trade, so I have picked up many skills from him.

Its so funny when we work together because he prefers hand tools and I prefer using power tools. Some of the arguments we have are hilarious!!

Inspection plate is on the work bench having all the wording done in red Mike.

Welding of axles now done.

Varnishing starts tomorrow!!

Cheers

Mart

hi martin......
the next engine i need restoring will be coming down to you to do....
i used to get a fella to do them for me when i wasn't up to it,but he doesn't seem to have the time anymore...
pity as he did a cracking job...
are you up to the challenge martin???????
regards...mike...

Always up for a challenge Mike, Should have some free time in about 9 months

9 months???you haven't gone and got the MRS pregnant have you?????
didn't think you had time for all that as you on engine restoring duties...

mike..

He must be doing a Lister Junior

Stu.

OK, lets stop this one before it starts!!! NO SHE AINT!! and I deffinately aint got any time free for that, I am all but living in the garage now!!

Sorry mike, will have to change that to 10 months 13 days and 10 minutes!!

Cheers

Mart.

BRASSO wrote:OK, lets stop this one before it starts!!! NO SHE AINT!! and I definitely ain't got any time free for that, I am all but living in the garage now!!

Sorry mike, will have to change that to 10 months 13 days and 10 minutes!!

Cheers

Mart.

thanks for that mate...will keep it in mind mate.....
mike...

More Progress chaps!

Axles all now welded, 3 coats of primer and 5 coats of black gloss top coat!

Lovely Jubley!!

Cheers

Mart.