LISTER D AND DOMESTIC PUMP

ENGINE DETAILS

This Lister D type stationary engine was manufactured in April/May 1951 and was produced at the Swindon factory of R.A. Lister & Co. Ltd.

It was sold by R.A. Lister & Co. Ltd. on 27/9/1951 to Pond & Son (Ironmongers & Agricultural Engineers), Blandford, Dorset.

The Company Pond & Son set up business in Blandford, Dorset in 1837 and described themselves over the next century as Ironmongers, Coppersmiths, Plumbers, Hot Water Engineers, Bell Hangers, Locksmiths, Metalworkers & Agricultural / Dairy Engineers.

It is not known exactly what this particular engine would have been used for, but was most probably used to drive metalworking or dairy equipment.

No other history is known about this engine or pump until July 2006 when it was purchased by me.

Both items had spent in excess of 10 years stored in the back of a garage workshop in Camborne, Cornwall, and had not been started or looked after in any that time.

At the time of purchase the engine was in a poor state of repair and the water pump was totally seized.

After many hours of hard work throughout the winter of 2006, this engine and domestic water pump was restored by myself into the condition you see it in today, with many parts having to be sourced and replaced, especially in the water pump.

The engine and pump are being displayed in a show condition, so some minor cosmetic changes have been made to improve their appearance.

I undertook all of the carpentry work and varnishing for the mounting of this engine with some assistance of my father who is a carpenter by trade.[img][/img]

THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN POSTED UNDER YOUR ENGINE PICTURES. (BY SKANKIN-GIANT)

SORRY BUT TIS IN THE WRONG PLACE.

CHEERS

MART.

Thats a nice set-up mate!

Cheers Steve

Hi Mart,

That is a nice set up you have there.

I was looking at using it as a featured engine, do you have any probs with that.

cheers
Paul

No problems at all, you carry on.

Regards

Mart.

Thanks Mart, hope you like the pic that i chose.

Paul

Now that is what I call a top notch set-up, Well done for all your hard work in getting it to look so good.
SYD

HI MARTIN....

thanks for posting the photos.....

very nice indeed.....

regards............mike.

Thanks for the positive feedback guys.

I know it's not everybody's cup of tea, "but I like it".

The Lister H2 pump is near completion now, so wont be long until I put some final pictures of that on.

Cheers

Mart

Mart we all like different engines, life would be boring if we did not, looks great keep the good work up
Jonesey

MARTIN.....

you could start a business up down there restoring engines....

you could make a fortune......

keep up the good work....

regards...mike.....

Thanks Mike,

Jack of all trades me mate, been making rabbit hutches today for the kids!!

Cheers

Mart.

your a man of many talents......

ask for a pay rise when you get back to work.........

keep it up......

regards.....mike

Many thanks for the positive comments Pajman.

At least you will know who I am now if your ever down this way again.

regards

Martin. (Brasso)