My Ozlisteroids JKSON Diesel 8/1 generator/compressor project Pt 1.

[grandpaseed]

a master piece! all ship shape and made to last a life time the only thought i might have is a clutch system to disengage the compressor to lengthen the life of the pump but WOW the pluming and wiring are engineer porn!

[bendy2000]

@grandpaseed Thanks a lot for your kind words. Much appreciated. I love the term engineer porn !!

[billrok]

I had a dream about a generator/compressor system just like this. Incredible. I wish for one like it.

[learning41230]

It's a beautiful work of (working) art!! I love it.

[souprchrgd]

This makes my generator project look like I got it out of a crackerjack box

[MrJimsonweed]

This is by far the most amazing, gangster, pimpish and immaculate home generator set iv ever seen in my life thus far !!

You have raised my standards sir... BRAVO

[bendy2000]

@MrJimsonweed Thanks very much! Glad you like it. I'll keep working on my other generator set and get some videos of it up one day too. Its a very old Lister JP3, which is getting an ST25 alternator fitted up. This one will make some decent amps one day soon.

[Hetman1974]

Spotted one potential problem. You need a kill switch on the oil pressure pump. If the belt fails the motor will run. Or perhaps you have already got this somewhere??

[bendy2000]

@Hetman1974, Hi there. Good pickup about the oil pump! It's something that worried me too when I set up the external oil pump. So I rigged up an oil pressure switch that has ultimate control over the power to the governor circuit. If oil pressure is lost, the injector pump rack slams shut and she stops. Have a look at this vid, youtube.com/watch?v=SBsmSa3WAH­0 My 5 year old gives a good run down on the project, and demonstrates a clear understanding of the protection circuit. Cheers.

[Hetman1974]

Very neat project. I intend to buy a Listeroid from Ozlisteroids, I will make sure I have the same Filter set up. However cooling will be by olive oil with a float leveler, and a switch will transfer from diesel to olive oil when the right temperature is reached. Will keep everybody posted.

[Dauntless244]

I want to do something similar to this with a JKson 20/2 and a generator big enough to run the whole house and sheds etc when there is no power available, and possibly to sell some electricity back to the grid if I have excess filtered waste oil, etc. Where did you get the electronic governor parts, etc?

[bendy2000]

@Dauntless244 Hi. Have a look at the OzlisteroidsDotCom website. Send a quick message to Steve from there. He is certainly the right fellow to supply the right bits for the job. Cheers.

[mzthebest]

It's amazing! Beautiful work! I cant say any more words! Greeting from Hungary.

[shackwrrr]

This is a nice setup, I am looking into doing something the same with its own building and have it provide all the air for a shop and power during outages.

[rhys19972009]

When im oldenuff i want to make on of these

[DragonFlyback256]

That's a neat little powerstation there. I like the freq meter, pretty ingenious. Do you output power onto the grid with it?

[Aussie50]

Magnificent project!, I can see a lot of hours went into that one!, and worth every bit!

[x46290]

Beautiful work (art?) Had you considered the concept of inverter power with battery bank using self starting based on charge needs ?

[MrFrogmobile]

Amazing! What a great project and such good craftsmanship! What is it about those old timers (or their clones, no problem with that) that softens my heart so much?

[bendy2000]

@MrFrogmobile. Hi, and thanks for your kind comments. I love every minute I spend working on my old engines! Cheers, from Australia.

[douro20]

A couple of people in a forum covering this project are a bit concerned about the constant movement of the fuel rack, and accelerated wear which may be caused by it. I personally don't think it would be much of an issue, considering the make of the injection parts (Bosch/Mico).

[bendy2000]

Hi there. I was slightly concerned too, but over 200 hours running like that has not caused any noticeable wear. I am trialling a different controller at the moment which certainly keeps the actuator at a more stable position. See my other videos, one called testing woodward governor 01 shows a view of how smooth it is. Cheers.

[georgeutterpower]

This is a first class effort, made by craftsmen!

Congrats on selecting the JKson brand, I have found this brand to arrive with the more consistent quality, The errector even uses the right size drill and changes to a new tap whe required in order to make the fasteners fit properly! I have seen

hole drilled oversize, so a worn out tap can be used and not break off in the hole..

You will never do two installs the same, there is always something you will do differently on the next.

[bendy2000]

Hi George. Thanks for your compliment! I have been very pleased with my Jkson. It is a fine listeroid indeed. Apart from needing the mandatory cleanout on the inside, and a complete repaint from bare metal, this engine was of a very high standard when I bought it new from OzlisteroidsDotCom. The machining work was excellent and most of the fasteners were fine too. The clearances had all be set up properly. I fell in love with it during the stripdown and rebuild!! Cheers.

[audiolabguy]

Thanks for posting this vid, my own JKSON 6/1 will be arriving in 2 weeks and I'm like a kid before Christmas with anticipation. Very impressed by the lack of vibration, do you have any details on your frame mount setup? Thanks!

[bendy2000]

Hi Audio Labguy. Congratulations on getting your own Jkson! I know what you mean about feeling like a kid before christmas. My frame is pretty straightforward, heavy channel iron around all four sides, and really heavy 12mm angle iron crossmembers. There is a piece of 25mm marine ply between the engine and the crossmembers. But the key to lack of vibration is the balance. Jkson engines have counterweights on the crank, not the flywheels. I M O this is the better way for it to be done. Cheers.

[LIGHTHORSE1916]

hi bendy -i am doing up a 1953 cs5/1 and v interested in your oil filtration as it will work over 1000 hrs/cherry season running the show Steve Hutson says it runs z9 can you tell me where I can get the assembly? thanks for your help if you can

regards Darryl

PS smooth set up you have

[bendy2000]

Thanks for your compliments mate. That filter housing was a one off I found on Ebay ages ago, never seen them since. I recommend you get in touch with Steve again at OzlisteroidsDotCom as he now sells a version of these add-on oil filters which is just what you need. Cheers.

[enginecoot]

You are a true master of the art of machinery! One question, though.

You have a "Starting Air" system yet you hand cranked the engine. Is there an air start on your system.

Great video!

Take care - Enginecoot

[krawlr]

@enginecoot He has air start, It's just cooler to hand crank it. Haha

My shoulder will never let that happen for me.

[krawlr]

WOW, outstanding work man! The compressor setup is very cool. Like you, I like my old engines but I still expect them to work.

[bendy2000]

Thanks mate. They're so much more interesting when they can be useful as well as nice to look at. This one provides all the compressed air I need for the workshop and the power too. Did you see the latest one I put up showing the new air starter I have rigged up?

[krawlr]

@bendy2000 I had two of those air motors on mine and it still didn't have enough to make that first pop.

That JKSON sounds so much sweeter than my big old 25hp.

[timmywazzup]

that is beautiful

[Redkrabby]

Hi there,

Very, very impressive! That is a a beautiful power plant you have there! I don't even ask how many hours you put in this project. I'm a bit jealous!

regards,

Doggieman.

[bendy2000]

Thank you for your kind words! You're right, the hours that go into projects like this are too many to think about! It's very worthwhile in the end though! Cheers, Ben.

[adgecutlerofthewest]

Very impressive, well done. My Dad would have loved to see this, he was a highly knowledgable electrical engineer and loved stationary engines (cs' being a bit of an addiction). He worked on several start o matic plants that were in use in areas without national grid. Sadly he's no longer with us but his engines are, when I run them he is with me.

[bendy2000]

Thank you too for your compliments. My Dad and my son and I all worked together on this project and we are having a lot of fun with it. Learning plenty at the same time. I wish my grandpa were here to see it too. I know he would have loved it.

[december105]

Very impressive Sir