Lister Start-O-Matic.

It is a Lister Start-O-Matic.
Manufactured in 1958.
230 volt output
4 kw at 850 r.p.m.

This single cylinder Diesel, known as an EIGHT ONE and is driving a generator with control gear that was made for Use where the "mains" supply was not available. It starts automatically when a load of over 40 watts is applied (by switching on a light bulb) and shuts down automatically when all load is taken off.

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Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Lister
• dynostart
• starting
• Start-O-Matic.
• EIGHT
• ONE
• 8/1

[steamwally]

Very nice 6/1 start o matic, fine engine, will outlive me!

[o0OMouseO0o]

@steamwally Thanks, I've taken the effort to actually find out the rest of the engine details.

[steamwally]

Well when I started here on youtube I was collecting model steam engines, but got into stationary engines soon after....I have 5 engines now and have restored some and had a few more on the way....it's a very addictive hobby!

Do you go to the rallys?

Phill.

[swarfs]

@steamwally Thanks for the interest. This one was a lot of fun to restore.  Looks like you'r into steam. We say that an old diesel is the next best thing to a steam engine. Chris.

[swarfs]

It is a Lister Start-O-Matic. Manufactured in 1958.This single cylinder Diesel, known as an EIGHT ONE and is driving a generator with control gear that was made for Use where the "mains" supply was not available. It starts automaticaly when a load of over 40 watts is applied (by switching on a light bulb) and shuts down automaticaly when all load is taken off. It has a 230volt output of 4 kw at 850 r.p.m.

[steamwally]

Just read them. I should have known it was an 8/1, too fast for a 6! Never mind I was tired when I watched it!