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I have a 1953 Ferguson TEA  which my father bought new. What a proud day that was. It is currently on the ways for a refit.  I have fixed the hydraulics and now have to split it apart for a ring gear replacement.  It will be returned to regular duty when I am done.  I have an International 434 Diesel for the heavier jobs.  dp

No, the power stayed on  but I'm ready for them.  On the hydro plant, falling leaves require almost daily cleaning until the stream runs clean.   dp

It has been a year now since the power went out on Thanksgiving day. The whole of southern Vancouver Island was out for about four hours leaving many turkey dinners partly cooked.
Earlier in the day, I had invited a retired Diesel mechanic for a listen to my ST2, which he pronounced to be in good condition.   He looked over the whole installation with interest and said, "Nice , but you'll never need it."   Four hours later we were up and running.  Fourteen hours total over the next 12 months.

It is nice to have the last word sometimes.  dp

Thanks, Tim , I agree, it should easily handle the loads at 1200.  Jens, as soon as the farm wraps up for the year, I will be in touch.  You have not yet seen the Hydro plant so we must get together.   dp

Thanks Tim, Henry and rb.    I am glad to learn I am on the right track here.  I have a Donaldson air filter now and the difference is noticeable. Two mufflers in line, one specifically designed for a Diesel of this size and the second, an automotive unit. Each is far more effective than the spark arrester that came with the engine, which is an ST2 originally employed as standby on a lighthouse.  I don't think it has more than a few hours use. Unfortunately, I did not get the direct connected alternator (1800rpm) but I already had the 5KW Kato (1200rpm) which I  had purchased two of from Crown assets for $76 each back in 1978.  Zero hour machines and nice units. My setup is functional and in the last year has run about 20 hours of serious line time and about the same again in test runs. Trigzy, (Stephen Todd) from the old site sold me an AVR which works perfectly. ($148 in Canada) .
I have two boxes of 12x24 ceiling tile and will support that on isolated studding and I can easily contrive the baffled vents.  It will take me a while, but I will let you know how it works..... Incidentally, I discovered the old site while trying to find out how to adjust the governor on the Lister. Once set, it maintains the speed perfectly through the entire load range.        Dave.

Thanks, rb.     dp

I will start here in the general section in the hopes it will  catch someome's attention.  I have a 2 cylinder  1800 rpm Lister15 HP belt-driving a 5 KW Kato alternator.  It is located in a bunker between two buildings and partially below ground. The top 2/3 of the structure and the door are all conventional frame.  I would like to reduce the mechanical noise from the Lister without making the enclosure  6'x4' by 7'high  too hot.  At present, a long run will raise inside temp to about 120 F.  I am thinking a double wall and ceiling with vents in the roof and at floor level.  Anybody else been there?    (The exhaust noise is acceptable as I presently have it with 2 mufflers in line and the outlet pointing up.)  dp

 Test run of about 20 minutes  (the duration of the toast) now completed.  Went well/tasted good , I think I'll have another.  Toast, not test. 

Incidentally, I am using an AVR which I bought from Trigzy  $148 in Canada and it is faultless in its operation.  Other automatic voltage controls I had priced were up in the $600 range.  I hope he will join us again.  dp

I am so pleased the forum is starting afresh that I am going right out to start up my genuine Lister  (2 cyl) which is coupled to a 5 kw Katolight and hoist a glass to Jens for his efforts.  I challenge all those members whose units are up and running to do the same.

BTW  In the discussion forums I did not notice a category dedicated solely to Lister or Lister of Dursley. Maybe in my excitement I missed it .  I'll log out now and light the unit up.  dp

 Nice to see you all again.   Thank you Jens for your time and energy.  dave