12/1 Lister Type Diesel Engine - Build your own Lister Type Diesel Generator to your specifications! Just add your own 2 pole (3600 RPM) or 4 pole (1800 RPM) generator head and cooling system!
This engine's simple, tried-and-tested design is known worldwide for its extreme simplicity, ease of starting, remarkable fuel economy and reliability.
This generator design kit features a 1000 RPM 12 HP Single Cylinder Lister Type "Cold Starting" diesel engine w/ 6,600 watt power rating, indirect injection, replacable cylinder liner, lubricating oil pump, spin-on oil filter, tapered roller bearing mains, exposed push rods, muffler, oil bath air cleaner, fuel filter, easy hand crank start w/ compression release, change over valve (COV) w/ high compression for easy starting, water-cooling and consumes only about 1 quart of diesel fuel per hour! SKID BASE and GENERATOR ARE OPTIONAL.
Engine
Power Rating
6,600 Watts
Model
Lister Type
Type
Indirect Injection
Cylinders
1
Operating RPM
1000 RPM
Horsepower
12 HP
Cylinder Block
Cast Iron Block w/ Cast Iron Sleeve
Bore & Stroke
5.12" x 5.5"
Displacement
1.853 Liters
Air Cleaner
Oil Bath Air Cleaner
Lubricating Oil Pump
Standard
Oil Capacity (w/ Oil Filter)
5.3 qts.
Spin-On Oil Filter
Automotive Grade
Change Over Valve (COV)
Standard
Recommended Engine Oil
SAE 30
Exhaust Outlet
2" OD Muffler Outlet
Governor
Mechanical - Mico Bosch
Cooling
Water-Cooled
Fuel
No. 2 Diesel
Starting System
Hand Crank
Consumption
Consumption at 1/4 load
0.263 gallons/hour
Consumption at 1/2 load
0.311 gallons/hour
Consumption at 3/4 load
0.406 gallons/hour
Consumption at full load
0.478 gallons/hour
Fuel Tank Capacity
2.5 gallons
Run Time at 1/4 Load
15.3 hours
Installation Data
Coolant System
Thermosiphon
Coolant Hose Size
1-1/4" OD
Engine Oil Requirement
SAE 30
Exhaust Location and Direction (Facing Hand Crank Handle):
Changing water density drives the coolant circulation. As the water inside the water jacket of the engine heats up, its density drops. The changing water density drives the coolant circulation. The low-density water rises up and out of the engine through the upper coolant hose. Cooler water from the tank, acting as a non-compressible fluid is then pulled into the engine through the lower coolant hose, similar to a gravity-feed siphon.
Hand Crank Starting
Here's how it works:
Swing the exhaust tappet underneath the cylinder exhaust valve to prevent the valve from opening and closing completely. Turn the fuel rack lever to the 'Off' position (handle pointed upward).
Start turning the flywheel quickly.
You should hear the fuel pump triggering with a 'clink' during every other wheel rotation. Several seconds later you should hear the fuel injector triggering with a 'clunk'.
Continue turning with the flywheel with your right hand. With your left hand turn the fuel lever to the 'On' position and swing exhaust tappet out from the cylinder's valve. Turn the flywheel though one more compression stroke and the cylinder should fire.
