[SEL] Lister GK2

[Kerry]

G'Day Teddee

Interesting thread, never knew that Lister copied an American engine (Le 
Roi) thanks Rick
Usually others copied Lister and still are.
Kerry
Lithgow NSW Oz


> Hello all
> The discussion on "List Maners" (Manners?) and "lurkers" prompts me to 
> come out of lurking and join in.
>
> I haven't had much to say since joining because most of the time the 
> topics are either about engines of which I know nothing (that's a lot!) or 
> semi personal and club talk - travelling, who's doing this at the weekend, 
> did you see that there? etc.
>
> However, my conscience is pricked by the comment that forums work well 
> when more members join in, so here I am (again).
>
> I have acquired a Lister GK2, but Patrick Knight in his book  A-Z of Brit 
> Stationary Engines states that these were based on US LeRoy engines. Can 
> anyone tell me anything of the LeRoy, please?
>
> I imagine this Lister was built prior to WWII, as it has a reconditioners 
> plate advising that it was rebuilt in January 1950.
>
> The internal oil flow is interesting. No crankshaft oilways to the big 
> ends, but channels cast around the wall at the base of the block, taking 
> oil from the oil pump to two webs spanning the sump. (the oil pan?) These 
> webs also have channels on the top surface, and dippers on each con rod 
> bearing cap pick up oil from the channels.
>
> It means that oil is kept supplied to the big ends even when the oil level 
> in the sump is way way down. Or being a marine engine, when the engine is 
> at extreme angles in a heavy sea. Very clever!
>
> Anyway, in the interests of generating discussion I would like to know a 
> bit more about LeRoy.
>
> With thanks in advance,
>