Lister LR1 Diesel Cold Start With Clag

I got bored so decided to have a tinker with my LR1 diesel engine.

* Engine No. 420LR121
* Made in Dursley, England, 1971
* 1.5HP at 750RPM
* 3" bore x 3.5" stroke
* Direct diesel injection
* Aircooled
* Weight approx 220lbs (101kg)

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• lister
• diesel
• stationary
• engine
• start
• startup
• run
• petter
• clag

[catmantoo53]

Nice vid of a great little engine. I've just purchased a marine version to install in my little Cape Cod Catboat. It has the "raised hand starter" that Lister put on all their small diesels. Mine was in a lifeboat from a ship. I was really lucky and picked it up for $100.00, almost running condition. Thanks for posting. Kevin in Nova Scotia.

[enpeemac]

@catmantoo53 Thanks for the comments. Be sure to post some videos of your boat when you get her running - I know a lot of guys who will be interested in your Lister installation.

[Xerxesx20]

Nice little diesel this.

I hope to get one eventually -- just have to wait for one to show up within my range. Like my Petter A1. AKA: Rumble. hehe

What's the approximate weight?

[enpeemac]

Thanks! According to my handbook, the basic LR1 weighs 101kg - so not significantly more than a Petter A1 which I would guess must be about 90kg.

[gooseknack]

Sounds sweet!

[gilessmokey]

@enpeemac. people like to see different engines at shows. anyone who po pooes an engine like this is not worthy of our time.

[Hanglands]

Greatly satisfying sound.

[contaucreek]

1966 SR1 3.5kw plant here. Thanks for posting, thats a honey of an engine.

[francovance1]

Great vid- I've just been given one identical to yours except mine's seized (rainwater).Did they vary the power rating on these by changing the speed, as mine's 2.1 bhp @ 1000 rpm ?

[catmantoo53]

Sorry,... Should have said the raised-hand starter like Lister puts on their small MARINE diesels.

[mikegotteri]

I love diesel engines! ;-)