Category Archives: Small Diesels

What is a CLINK ?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by George B.

CLINK  /KlinGk/ Dictionary:   To give out a slight sharp short metallic sound. transitive verb. : to cause to clink. In the case of the lister and lister clones, what does it sound like to your ears if  you’ve never heard … Continue reading →

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I get smoke on crank, but no fire!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by George B.

Warning!  Big Flywheels Engines Are Dangerous!  Potentially more dangerous that an AR15.  Anytime you are trouble shooting, you will have the air cleaner off, and be ready to cut off the air supply at the first sign of over speed.      … Continue reading →

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Designing for long hours of off grid use.

Posted on February 4, 2013 by George B.

  A lot of things work for backup, but lots of running hours cause us to pay closer atttention to our designs. I’ve been studying a generator that was in the field for 10 years, and ran as much as 12 … Continue reading →

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A Rare Opportunity to Observe Lister CS neglect?

Posted on January 26, 2013 by George B.

Have you ever wondered how much of an advantage an enclosed valve train would be over what Dursley created?  Maybe you’ve mused over other details of this engine, and saw a need to make them different? I personally think it’s … Continue reading →

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Question of the Day: Is it OK to use a multigrade oil in a Lister 6/1?

Posted on January 5, 2013 by George B.

                          Subject: listeroid oil weight Question from Robert B. Is there any reason I can not use 5w30 oil in the winter for easier starting? I have been … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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