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Top DIYer, Quinn Farnes, read his series, “building a Lister 6/1 clone.”

Posted on January 18, 2015 by George B.

Well it finally happened, Quinn retired from a very demanding job in research, I doubt he has all that much more under-utilized time, but perhaps he’s found a few more hours a month for his hobbies?  Quinn’s amazing series starts here, with … Continue reading →

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For Sale: Complete Lister generator with PMG for sale!

Posted on October 26, 2014 by George B.

It’s all a little south of Seattle.   This item sold in 30 minutes, with back up offers, it has a new home in Oregon.. I am buried in projects, and this must go soon, it’s blocking part of the … Continue reading →

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A good Lister 6/1 Clone for sale, and an ST head too.

Posted on August 25, 2014 by George B.

update:  There’s plenty of interest in this post, and not so good of a job of managing offers to date, (my apologies)   I am now confident that Jan (the widow) is not so interested in crating or shipping, I think … Continue reading →

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Listeroid, Standard Parts

Posted on February 3, 2013 by George B.

How Standard are Standards? It was many years  ago I asked a friend in India, “just how many standards are there in the making of Listeroid engines?” I had given the example of the ID at the top of the Tappet … 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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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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Email of the day, Ozzie Greg asks about stock fuel tanks on Lister Clones.

Posted on April 10, 2012 by George B.

Name  Greg F. Subject: Fuel tank Message: Hi George, Thank you for your informative CD. One thing I notice a common thread on is the poor quality of the Indian fuel tanks as supplied with their “CS Listeroids” Who makes … Continue reading →

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Lister CS News of the Day, Ultra Capacitors, Friday Musings

Posted on January 13, 2012 by George B.

Get your Lister CS clone Now! https://www.utterpower.com/combined-heat-and-power-lovson-air-compressor/ If you are a visitor to utterpower, you might remember an article about the Import of Lister CS type clones and why they are still in demand and have a large following. Many … Continue reading →

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Lister and Petter Type Parts

Posted on January 5, 2012 by George B.

updated: 2/2013  (North America) There are several vendors of parts in North America. In the USA, there’s Diesel Electric, and if you are on the East coast, Central Maine Diesel. Diesel Electric (Kansas and  Alaska) has been working hard to stock … Continue reading →

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