Breathing LD1

I have just got an LD1, that had not been used for years and now have managed to get it started up. It breathes a lot from the rocker cover when you undo the top and it smokes a bit. I know these engiones need a de coke after some use so it looks like I will need to take the head off. Does anyone know where I can get the manual for them for torque settings etc. I tried internal fire museum site but after registering and e mailing them I could not get it to work. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks

Geoff sounds as if you might need new rigs in it if it's breathing that much. Sorry I haven't a maual for the LD1 all I can find is this, you might get a little bit of info of it also check the links at the bottom of the page.

http://www.realdiesels.co.uk/listeridentification.html

Stu.

I gave away my original Lister manual when I sold my LD1 so I have forgotten the head settings and also the cylinder bump clearance. The breather tube is inside the rocker cover so there will allways be some fuming in there. When you reassemble it put the shims above the head gasket (between the gasket and head) as it gives them better protection, they tend to 'blow out' if put directly on the cylinder itself.

Pete.

Thanks that is helpfull guys

geoffw wrote:Thanks that is helpfull guys

send me a pm with your email, I can get you a manual

Andy yes please if you don't mind so it can go into the forum library.

Stu.

stationary stu wrote:Andy yes please if you don't mind so it can go into the forum library.

Stu.

not sure if thats allowed Stu, got it off IF database and advised Geoff accordingly etc

Ok Andy no problems mate now I know where it's from anyone wanting one can join IF.

Stu.

Head nuts 40 ft/lb Bump Clearance 30-33 thou. Valve clearance 0.002 cold Injector clamp nuts 12 ft/lb

stationary stu wrote:Ok Andy no problems mate now I know where it's from anyone wanting one can join IF.

Stu.

Good luck with that, I signed up for IF a while back and still haven't heard anything back.

Ian I'm a member of IF and the guy that sorts out the new members takes months to send out the emails with your details so just hang on he will get back to you.

Stu.