Lister-Petter engines have a long and distinguished history, dating back to 1867, when Robert Ashton Lister established R.A.
The engine is equipped with an electric starting system.Īn indication of the engine’s durability is that the company recommends that the engine be considered for a major overhaul after 5,000 hours of operation. The crankcase holds 2.9 quarts of lubricating oil. At a 75 percent load of 2,500rpm, the engine is rated to consume 1.9 pints of diesel fuel per hour. The engine has a direct-injection fuel system. The single-cylinder, air-cooled engine has a 304cc capacity, with a 3-inch bore, a 2.625-inch stroke, and 18.51:1 compression. It is an AC1 (Series 2) engine, number 50263, and a member of the A Range, which includes engines AA1, AC1, AC1 (Series 2), AD1 and AD2. Harold’s Petter engine is a compact unit – 17.9 inches long, 17.2 inches wide and 17.9 inches high. had a small Petter diesel engine for sale, he purchased it and belted it to a generator that could be tied to his workshop’s electrical system to maintain the building’s heating and lighting systems in the event of a power outage. Upon learning that his friend Richard Kepler Sr. Later, in retirement in a rural area, Harold wanted to have a backup system to support the electrical system in his workshop. Image: Courtesy of Gas Engine Magazine Staff
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