1945 Lister JP3 Diesel Engine After Restoration

Ex WW2 searchlight generator

[@Elektronaut]

The sound this engine makes is awesome! Good job on that restoration!

[@stevethackery9853]

That is probably the best running diesel I've ever heard - superb restoration job!

[@oldoffy4408]

Excellent job on the restoration. Runs smoother than a Swiss watch.

[@philhealey449]

Quite probably just some blue paint! Both my JP1 and JP4 run n like this in their patinated as recovered condition. Perpetual motion!

[@DScottDuncan]

This sounds just as good to me, in a completely different way, of course, than the Merlins or Top Fuel dragster V-8s! To a 'gear head', it's all good. Thanks for sharing! DD

[@frankcherry3810]

There is one of these up in a Hmong village not far from me in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In pretty good shape too, under a covered shed

[@TDIMAXDIESEL]

Superb restoration!

[@larsjansen1596]

super gut

[@sajeevapadmasiri2147]

Nice engine....atractive video...thanks...

[@domingocarricart3157]

Hi, friend. I want to congratulate you on that incredible restoration. I bought a 1933 JP3 yesterday. It looks terrible. I love vintage movers like you. Can you help me with information to be able to leave it as similar to the original. I'm getting older. I know it is a very difficult challenge but I want to try it. Thank you so much !!

[@FlightEngineering1]

Hi Domingo. This engine was in good mechanical condition, even though it looked rough before the restoration. we had the injection system overhauled, but that is all. It now runs in a narrow boat. We did manage to buy a reprint of the operation manual online.

[@domingocarricart3157]

@@FlightEngineering1 any way it s a very good job. do u know where site can buy spares of mine Lister 27/3 because was very long time at outdoor conditions weather without 3 valves cover. the water did a lot of damage. Tks a lot.

[@FlightEngineering1]

@@domingocarricart3157 www.stationaryengineparts.com/Lister-JP-JK-and-JS-engine-spares/

[@domingocarricart3157]

​@@FlightEngineering1Thanks very much friend !

[@scenicdepictionsofchicagolife]

Hah! This engine sounds proposterously alike to the GE FDL locomotive diesel

[@Brustkle]

locomotive diesel came to my mind too :D

[@whorayful9361]

Did the generator and switchboard not make the upgrade? Or is this another JP3 ? It looks almost tooo clean to run! Ray

[@michaelparker5072]

Have you still got the generator,and switchboard?

[@jamespacker5712]

A quiet day for the neighbours for a change

[@FlightEngineering1]

Absolutely. Back to testing Merlins again very soon!

[@lesterkirby3367]

Whell done .. it be great in a timber boat or a barge..helo from ireland..😉.. PS a spanner man ...

[@FlightEngineering1]

Thanks! It went to a narrowboat restoration in Newark.