Thanks for a very informative video, I've just recently purchased a Lister DK and couldn't remember how to set the mixture dial on start up. This helped me out a lot.
My dial continues to turn in an anti clockwise motion, yours appears to have a stop position when you turned it anti clockwise, mine keeps going, so I had no idea where to set it to.
I need to fiddle around with mine more and learn all about it.
Sounds like the stop screws are missing from your carb top. Trying to find the best starting point will be tricky, try half a turn at a time untill she starts then adjust for best running when she's warm.
@Madblokey There are no screw holes with missing screws that I can see, maybe mines an earlier type ? who knows - Thanks for the tip though. I shall try that out next time.
@Madblokey lol cool just wondered coz i am buying a Lister d of a bloke in Boston and he has got two lister d's coz i saw the other one in the background.
There are a lot of Lister D types about. A great engine for a first resto. Plenty of parts and advice available.... See my other videos for the Lister that I restored
Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it. The video has given me some advice on mine. I did a video on how to start and start one of them 'n' i've already gotten a positive coment, key it in to see...
The governor is located in the round housing with the oiler on top. It is a centifugal type acting on a pushrod. This in turn, through a series of linkages operates the carburettor butterfly.
Ive just nicked one of these off my brother for an experiment but I have to crank it in the other direction (anticlockwise) to start it. Its a bit of a shambles at the moment but will get it running soon.
Thanks, I pick up my Lister D this morning and had no idea how to start it ! This will make things a whole lot easier. You've probably saved me an accident with my thumb too !
Excellent video, unfortunately failed to follow starting handle advice and nearly broke my thumb/wrist starting my Lister D. Also have 2 JAP 98cc air cooled engines and a Lister well pump
Hi, yes well spotted. I have now sold this lister D and am currently restoring another.I have just bought a Wolseley WD2, and I willstart restoring that when I have finished the Lister D. I will post a video of the finished Lister when its done. Im currently involved with a major DIY project so it may be a while.......... watch this space
I swear i could hear a GM Diesel 6.2 or 6.5 idling way back in the distance while he was tickling the carb lol U may have been around diesels way to long when_________ LOL
i have little knowledge of these older engines, are they what one calls a "hit n miss" I seen one with a open crankshaft at a farm show, very interesting!
Hi, thanks for your interest. This is not a hit and miss engine. with this engine the governor controls the speed by adjusting the throttle position. On a hit and miss engine the governor controls the engine speed by not opening the exhaust valve and cutting the spark, in this way the engine really doesmiss a beat. On the Lister D the engine simply slows due to fuel starvation, but the valves open and close, and the spark occurs on every rotation. Hope this helps.
I don't know much about this type of engine. Was that water that you poured in the hopper? If so, is it steam powered? If not what was it for? cooling? Just curious. I'm an auto Mechanic, but don't know much about old small engines such as this.
Hi,yes it is water that is poured into the hopper. The reason for the water is simply to keep the engine cool. It fills a jacket around the cylinder and head. As the engine warms up, so the water boils, but it keeps the engine at no more than 100 degrees, all the time there is water in the engine it can't overheat. Some variations of this engine used large taks of water for extended running it hotter climates, and some were fitted with radiators and fans. Thanks for your interest.
Cool, thanks for the info. That's interesting how the cooling system works, In a car the Cooling system is sealed, The pressure caused by the boiling water accualy raises the boiling temp of the water. Most thermostats don't even open (to start cooling) untill around 350 degrees.
No, I dont have a stationary engine. I just thought you would. I do have a economy Jim dandy garden tractor and it sounds like the lister,same type of muffler and its not for sale.
Why, have you got one that needs restoring? I am always looking for new challenges. I am currently involved with the restoration of a Victorian pumping station (Crossness) and also a 1927 steam tug (the Portwey)
The engine speed is controlled by the governor, in this case it's 700 rpm. As load is applied applied to the engine so the governor opens the carburettor butterfly to keep the revs constant. If a smaller flywheel and stronger governor springs are fitted the engine will run faster. these engines were available in 3 speed/hp variations. 500 rpm 1 hp, 700 rpm 1.5 hp or 1000 rpm 2hp. Hope this helps. Thanks for your interest.
Thanks for a very informative video, I've just recently purchased a Lister DK and couldn't remember how to set the mixture dial on start up. This helped me out a lot.
My dial continues to turn in an anti clockwise motion, yours appears to have a stop position when you turned it anti clockwise, mine keeps going, so I had no idea where to set it to.
I need to fiddle around with mine more and learn all about it.
Thanks :-)
Bevoin1970 1 year ago
@Bevoin1970
Sounds like the stop screws are missing from your carb top. Trying to find the best starting point will be tricky, try half a turn at a time untill she starts then adjust for best running when she's warm.
Madblokey 1 year ago
@Madblokey There are no screw holes with missing screws that I can see, maybe mines an earlier type ? who knows - Thanks for the tip though. I shall try that out next time.
Bevoin1970 1 year ago
are you from Boston in linconshire by any chance.
mrstuart143 1 year ago
@mrstuart143
No. I'm based in London. Although I did break down in Boston last year... :)
Madblokey 1 year ago
@Madblokey lol cool just wondered coz i am buying a Lister d of a bloke in Boston and he has got two lister d's coz i saw the other one in the background.
mrstuart143 1 year ago
@mrstuart143
There are a lot of Lister D types about. A great engine for a first resto. Plenty of parts and advice available.... See my other videos for the Lister that I restored
Madblokey 1 year ago
whats a lister?
niga6000 1 year ago
@niga6000
Lister is the name of the company that produced the engine.
Madblokey 1 year ago
@niga6000 Lister is the name of the company that produced the engine.
Madblokey 1 year ago
Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it. The video has given me some advice on mine. I did a video on how to start and start one of them 'n' i've already gotten a positive coment, key it in to see...
DAREDEVILS32 3 years ago
1) Where is the governer located?
2) What was that engine next to it that was half hidden?
DAREDEVILS32 3 years ago
The governor is located in the round housing with the oiler on top. It is a centifugal type acting on a pushrod. This in turn, through a series of linkages operates the carburettor butterfly.
The other engine is another Lister D-type
Madblokey 3 years ago
Ive just nicked one of these off my brother for an experiment but I have to crank it in the other direction (anticlockwise) to start it. Its a bit of a shambles at the moment but will get it running soon.
theDaftman 3 years ago
Yes, thet were available in either clockwise or anticlockwise rotation.
Madblokey 3 years ago
Thanks, I pick up my Lister D this morning and had no idea how to start it ! This will make things a whole lot easier. You've probably saved me an accident with my thumb too !
jtll37 3 years ago
Cheers for the heads up on the positioning of the thumb. Started my 1938 Lister D on the weekend which kicked back on me a few times.
gothoaxed 4 years ago
Many thanks for posting the video. Helped me start my newly aquired Lister D. She now runs a treat!
mattyjc 4 years ago
Glad to be of service. I am almost finishd on the restoration of a 1945 Lister D, I'll post a video soon.
Madblokey 4 years ago
Excellent video, unfortunately failed to follow starting handle advice and nearly broke my thumb/wrist starting my Lister D. Also have 2 JAP 98cc air cooled engines and a Lister well pump
jubal3075 4 years ago
Thanks for your comments. Sorry to hear about your thumb. Check out my other vids for steam engines etc.
Madblokey 4 years ago
Hi thats a great engine was that another lister d in pieces in the background. I have a wolseley wd8 petrol parrafin and i have a vid on here
angamoos 4 years ago
Hi, yes well spotted. I have now sold this lister D and am currently restoring another.I have just bought a Wolseley WD2, and I willstart restoring that when I have finished the Lister D. I will post a video of the finished Lister when its done. Im currently involved with a major DIY project so it may be a while.......... watch this space
Madblokey 4 years ago
I swear i could hear a GM Diesel 6.2 or 6.5 idling way back in the distance while he was tickling the carb lol U may have been around diesels way to long when_________ LOL
DIESELDEMON306 4 years ago
That engine would probably last forever.
TechMaven 4 years ago
i have little knowledge of these older engines, are they what one calls a "hit n miss" I seen one with a open crankshaft at a farm show, very interesting!
Jthumper 4 years ago
Hi, thanks for your interest. This is not a hit and miss engine. with this engine the governor controls the speed by adjusting the throttle position. On a hit and miss engine the governor controls the engine speed by not opening the exhaust valve and cutting the spark, in this way the engine really doesmiss a beat. On the Lister D the engine simply slows due to fuel starvation, but the valves open and close, and the spark occurs on every rotation. Hope this helps.
Madblokey 4 years ago
Could you start it on the flywheel, 'cause i've seen somepeople do that.
JandDstudios 4 years ago
I don't know much about this type of engine. Was that water that you poured in the hopper? If so, is it steam powered? If not what was it for? cooling? Just curious. I'm an auto Mechanic, but don't know much about old small engines such as this.
salemcripple 4 years ago
Hi,yes it is water that is poured into the hopper. The reason for the water is simply to keep the engine cool. It fills a jacket around the cylinder and head. As the engine warms up, so the water boils, but it keeps the engine at no more than 100 degrees, all the time there is water in the engine it can't overheat. Some variations of this engine used large taks of water for extended running it hotter climates, and some were fitted with radiators and fans. Thanks for your interest.
Madblokey 4 years ago
Cool, thanks for the info. That's interesting how the cooling system works, In a car the Cooling system is sealed, The pressure caused by the boiling water accualy raises the boiling temp of the water. Most thermostats don't even open (to start cooling) untill around 350 degrees.
salemcripple 4 years ago
No, I dont have a stationary engine. I just thought you would. I do have a economy Jim dandy garden tractor and it sounds like the lister,same type of muffler and its not for sale.
JandDstudios 4 years ago
Did you ever think of restoring john deere stationary engines.
JandDstudios 4 years ago
Why, have you got one that needs restoring? I am always looking for new challenges. I am currently involved with the restoration of a Victorian pumping station (Crossness) and also a 1927 steam tug (the Portwey)
Madblokey 4 years ago
Sounds like a john deere two cylinder engine.
JandDstudios 4 years ago
hi, i have a october 1945 lister d, will post a video soon. when you planning on restoring it???
beamerdabocker 4 years ago
I am currently restoring a 1945 2HP model. I don't know if I will restore this one or not. I may sell it on to another collector.
Madblokey 4 years ago
I'd love to get my hands on one but I don't have the means (Van) of picking one up! Good vid though!
sulzer47 4 years ago
how can you accelerate this engine?
enginelover 4 years ago
The engine speed is controlled by the governor, in this case it's 700 rpm. As load is applied applied to the engine so the governor opens the carburettor butterfly to keep the revs constant. If a smaller flywheel and stronger governor springs are fitted the engine will run faster. these engines were available in 3 speed/hp variations. 500 rpm 1 hp, 700 rpm 1.5 hp or 1000 rpm 2hp. Hope this helps. Thanks for your interest.
Madblokey 4 years ago
very nice!!! this is my favourite engine now.. love it. nice to see how you start and stop it.
enginelover 4 years ago
Great video and a lovely sounding Lister
Keep up the restoration
avandriver 4 years ago