Hello,I am renovating a 6hp, 2.5kw, CS generating plant number '9188 SOM,C' .the alternator number '81205K' was missing so i purchased some alternators....
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bottleveg
Jul 2, 2012 7:38 am
Some photos would be useful. I'm wondering if the alternators you have are fitted with starter windings. How many wires are coming out of the alternator(s)? ...
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Gosub
gosub283
Jul 4, 2012 4:40 am
Hi Matt, I wish I could be of more help but I bought the filter head at a Canadian surplus company called "Princess Auto". Generic brand. No part number. Then...
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phil.woodshed
Jul 4, 2012 9:46 am
Hi again, I have now cast my concrete base for my Startomatic. As I am in an old quarry I only had to go 6 inches down to hit mother earth. I have approx 16...
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bottleveg
Jul 4, 2012 12:06 pm
Hi Phil, You have a 1961 VA with a 4.25 genny (probably a BKB if original) It's the same as an 8/1 from the cylinder down, with the exception of the one...
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phil.woodshed
Jul 4, 2012 3:10 pm
Mr Bottleveg, Thanks once again for your expertise. I found a gallon of emulsion in the sump this morning. Luckily I only ran it up for a few mins when I first...
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bottleveg
Jul 4, 2012 4:08 pm
Water in the sump is quit common in engines that have been left standing. Remember to refill the dipper sump and prime the oil pump after removing all the old...
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phil.woodshed
Jul 4, 2012 8:16 pm
Thanks Mark, I am still waiting to lift the unit from the trailer it arrived on. In truth I have had plenty of opportunities, but thought it best to wait and...
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rupertburyan
Jul 5, 2012 7:06 am
Hi - just joined because I am urgently needing an 8/1 or 6/1 startomatic in good working order for daily use. I do not have a fortune to spend, so if anyone...
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Bob
bobphilpotts
Jul 6, 2012 7:07 pm
I have seen air cooled lister cs I work in a scrap yard working all day long with scrap and having 2 cs 6 and 1 fat boy I pulled 1 out off the heap sadly it...
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michael sherwin
linbyscrap
Jul 6, 2012 10:18 pm
Hi Bob saw your message re scrap yard ,I managed to save an open crank engine from a yard I visit, we never had any in my own yard back in the...
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Bob
bobphilpotts
Jul 7, 2012 8:04 pm
Hi phil regarding your air cooled som i do have a original injector with the cooling fins on it you are welcome to it as it sits in a shed doing sweet nothing ...
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phil.woodshed
Jul 13, 2012 7:56 pm
Hi Bob, thanks for the offer, I have just lost my work so am at a standstill for a while. When I have some spare cash I will be happy to take it as mine is...
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welsh.terrier
Jul 16, 2012 1:53 am
Hello! I've been interested in engines all my life from tiny radio control model ones to my latest, a 7.5 Hp Lister VA. After a big ice storm in 1998 here in...
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phil.woodshed
Jul 16, 2012 8:08 am
Hi Steve, I joined recently as I too have a VA 7.5Hp. Mine is a 1961 Startomatic in original condition with a Lister 4.25kVA alternator. I have a problem with...
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bottleveg
Jul 16, 2012 8:33 am
Thanks for the kind words Phil. I'm afraid there is far more I don't know than I do know. I've learnt a lot from the guys on here! I have had a few of these VA...
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steve mcwade
welsh.terrier
Jul 16, 2012 11:29 am
Not too many of these VA's around, I hope parts won't be an issue. Nice to hear of your SOM you'll get the alternator working properly soon I'm sure. The VA I...
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welsh.terrier
Jul 16, 2012 11:37 am
I just noticed your problem with too much rain....we're in the middle of the dryest summer here in 50 years, but I've busted my arm so can't take advantage &...
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welsh.terrier
Jul 16, 2012 3:11 pm
with a non standard muffler..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et7jhjFkNn8...
... This appears to be SPAM! Dave 8{) -- /"The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him."/ Niccolo...
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paul797481
Aug 4, 2012 10:06 am
Hi i have been running an st 5 alternator of a tangy engine but i have now got a cs 6 hp with groved fly wheels can some one please tell me what is the best...
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Ken Boak
kenboak
Aug 4, 2012 8:34 pm
Paul The alternator needs to do 1500rpm for 50Hz power. The Lister revs at approximately 650rpm so your step up ratio is 1500/650. With 24" flywheels - you...
what would be the best gen set up (prefebly winnco) to run on this machine ? I was also wondering if it would be reasonable to assume that I could have a...
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sam.westwell@...
sam.westwell...
Aug 24, 2012 1:55 pm
Bob don't be shy ask any question you like. It's amazing how much we oldies can learn from you youngsters. A tip, always if possible arrange for the engine to...
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Bob Greenwood
cedartrk
Aug 24, 2012 3:15 pm
am I correct in assuming that is for bearing load, and to allow oil a better chance to lubricate ? ... From: sam.westwell@......
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Dick Jones
jones.dick90
Aug 24, 2012 3:55 pm
Hi, I run a 6.1 with a 2k pma. The lister runs at 550 ish rpm and the pma at 3000 ish rpm. I drive the pma with a serpentine belt that runs on the flat of the...
