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[buzzy bee]

Hi

Has anyone got any information on stationary engines, oppinions on what to buy, as a first engine?

I have been researching this one for a while now, and know the where abousts of a few Listers and Woseleys for sale!

Cheers

Dave

[Rick]

Reminds me, I have a (broken) Wolseley stationary engine to collect some time, in fact buzzy caught me in the act of buying it

Has a crack on the side that would do justice to the San Andreas Fault, so might end up being wiped over with an oily rag, and used as a plant pot holder, at least during the dryer months will report back once I've collected it, at least it is mounted on a nice wooden trolley, with cast wheels, so easy enough to move about

rustyrecks, don't you have a Wolseley too??

Rick
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[buzzy bee]

Hi

When you get it, find me the details, engine number and I will try to geta date for you, also I can ask around to see if anyone has a new crankcase, so you can do a bit of mechanics and get it running, or you could get it welded, there must be places that weld cast, I think there is one in Shrewsbury. You could then run a pump to water the rest of the garden, got to win you some brownie points eh?

Cheers

Dave

P.S... I never updated this thread! I now have a Lister D, and may be looking for another, but will only grt one if it is a real bargain!

[erindoors]

Buzzy Bee

Interesting …

“…..You could then run a pump to water the rest of the garden…..”

How would that work? We already have an outside tap, so would it be connected directly to it?

Erindoors

[buzzy bee]

Hi

Hmmm, well you could find a local river, stream or pond to pump it out off, with permision of course, otherwise you would have to use a hose pipe to fill a tank, then use the engine to pump it onto the garden, defeating the purpose a little, but you could collect rain water and pump that, or use a large chain of water butts! Some would say, just use a hose pipe, but where is the fun in that!

With a stationary engine the options are endless! hehe

Cheers

Dave

[alfanut]

[Rick]

Had another look at the prospective Wolseley stationary engine, I think it might be possible to codge up (for now) the crack in the side, and then I'll see if I can get it fired up - might rope in buzzy if I can't sort it out

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[buzzy bee]

Hi

I will do what ever you need, and help to the best of my abilty, as long as I am not stuck between you and erinddors, I don't like disagreements, but from what I saw at the weekend, this is one purchase erinddors liked!!

Cheers

Dave

P.S... Is the crack actually in a structual part, or is it just a matter the oil may leak!?

[Rick]

I think it might be on the side of the water jacket somewhere. will need to pour some in and see if it comes out again

RJ
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[buzzy bee]

Hi

Ah water, in someways that is better, but you do need water! I wonder if you could lead it?

I supose if it will be water tight and will stand up to the vibrations of the engine, it should be ok!

Cheers

Dave

[Rick]

Ok here's a pic of the Wolseley stationed outside the back door, suitably oiled up. Er indoors had been warned not to carry any washing too close to it, or brush against it when walking through the door, otherwise there'll be dire words directed my way no doubt the rotten patch on the water jacket is at the back, out of sight!



RJ
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[buzzy bee]

Hi

Looks really tidy there!

Cheers

Dave

[buzzy bee]

Hi

Oh hell!

I have just bought another engine, a Petter aircooled one this time, only small, 1.5hp at 850rpm, this one might even fit in the mini, if I remove the pasenger seat!

Cheers

Dave

P.S... Pics to follow when I pick it up!

[Rick]

hehe you can't help yourself can you

Did you see that pile of Lister handbooks at the car boot sale the other day? I didn't have a close look, but saw them lying on the floor. The youngish bloke used to work for them, so perhaps the publications weren't too old

RJ
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[buzzy bee]

Hi

Perhaps a good job I mised the manuals!

I think this is a good buy as I can take it to a rally or a crank up in the mini, bet I will be the only mini transporting an engine!

It doesn't run just now but there is a jault at the lead and good compression, so hopefully a good clean and it will run away, well, not literally or it would have been a total waste! hehe

Cheers

Dave