Category Archives: Engines

Sunday, Email of the day

Posted on November 18, 2012 by George B.

Email of the day.. —–Original Message—–  Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 5:58 AM To: george@utterpower.com Subject: UtterPower.com Contact Form: 5 years later, Lister still running.  Name: Mark M  Subject: 5 years later, Lister still running.  Message: Hi George, I live … Continue reading →

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Isaac Tests A DIY Kiss Design

Posted on September 15, 2012 by George B.

As I often say, the power of utterpower is getting reports from DIYers around the world, what works and what doesn’t. A lot of us like the two bearing generators when we can find them. One thing I like is trouble … Continue reading →

Posted in DIYer Generator, DIYer Skills, Engines, Generators, How Tos, Projects, Pulley, Small Diesels, Things I like | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Lister Engine Clone Study Under Way

Posted on September 5, 2012 by George B.

I am looking for your help! I need more  pictures of broken and/or failed Lister or Lister Clone gears. There are a number of gears that sharpened themselves to a razor edge on the tip of the teeth, do you own … Continue reading →

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Crazy Jerry Has a new project! 110 MPG car..

Posted on September 3, 2012 by George B.

  It wasn’t that long ago, I was talking to Steve Spense, of Green Trust Org. I think I mentioned Jerry Bartlett’s name to Steve, and he paused.. “Jerry.. you know Jerry?” I guess I wanted to say who doesn’t know Jerry … Continue reading →

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Water Cooled Engines, Coolant Temps

Posted on August 23, 2012 by George B.

Over Cooling An Engine Is An Energy Sink  If you are in your  mid Sixties as I am, you might recall a good many conversations that spring from BS sessions in the Lunch Room, some are so memorable, you’ll carry … Continue reading →

Posted in CHP/ Co Gen, Critical Thinking, DIYer Skills, Engines, Inspirational People, Off Grid Power | Tagged , , | 10 Comments

David Edgington in the News!

Posted on August 17, 2012 by George B.

 News of David’s new book!   This page edited on 8/25/2012 to add my review of  this work. Scroll on down.  He’s a Die Hard ‘Hands On’ type with a love of Stationary Engines. Many  were designed from the ground up to offer years of … Continue reading →

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Another Sunday Morning report from Fantasy Island,

Posted on August 12, 2012 by George B.

Chinese 1115 Workhorse   I’m sure you remember Fantasy Island? Well, here’s the real Island where Noel operates a world class resort for a small number of guests at a time.   Is that Noel on the left? Noel Douglas immigrated to the Fijian Islands … Continue reading →

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In Search Of The Best Fuel/KWH ratio

Posted on August 11, 2012 by George B.

FOOD FOR CRITICAL THOUGHT IS ALL AROUND US.  A look at a newer engine from China now on the assembly line.  I have been getting calls from a certain off girder who has become obsessed with the idea of fitting a … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy Sources, Building Design, Critical Thinking, DIYer Generator, DIYer Skills, Engines, Generator Realities, Off Grid Power, Slow Speed Engines, Small Diesels, Survival Skills, Trusted Vendors | Tagged , | 59 Comments

Shangdong 2105

Posted on July 4, 2012 by George B.

Maybe you’ve never seen this engine in a picture larger than a thumbprint?  Many a DIYer have noticed the Chang Jiang Motor Cycle, and have studied the changes made since the transfer of the tooling and knowledge to China. Looking at how little has … Continue reading →

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Cascade Mountains, DIY Small Solar

Posted on July 2, 2012 by George B.

Why we considered Solar for our off grid place in the Central Cascades.         In the back ground is the power house, to the right, the Listerpowered pump house.    It was a good many years ago … Continue reading →

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