Lister Domestic Water Pump

could always cheat and twist the belt   

matt

matt86 wrote:could always cheat and twist the belt   

matt

I had the same thought

is that a 2.25hp wd8 by any chance? looks to be running quite fast
If you want it to slow down you'll need to modify the governor

I know a guy that did that with a lister F governor to slow it down, I think he used a Lister D one and converted it!

Lewis MacRae wrote:I know a guy that did that with a lister F governor to slow it down, I think he used a Lister D one and converted it!

No, its more simple than that on a wd8, you remove the adjustment screw and drill another split pin hole about 3mm from the end at 90deg from the original and use the smallest split pin you can, it then lets you wind her right down at 2.25 hp they are set up to run at 900rpm

[quote="blackvanman"][quote="Lewis MacRae"]I know a guy that did that with a lister F governor to slow it down, I think he used a Lister D one and converted it![/quote]
No, its more simple than that on a wd8, you remove the adjustment screw and drill another split pin hole about 3mm from the end at 90deg from the original and use the smallest split pin you can, it then lets you wind her right down :)at 2.25 hp they are set up to run at 900rpm[/quote]

The 3hp WD was set to run at 1250rpm, bit odd when you think Petter set there A1 3hp engines at 1500...

Actually runs nicer with the pulley on the correct side.   
Thanks Villiers.

That WD runs well!

If you want to "load" the pump you can reduce the 22mm down to 10mm on the outlet, this will give the pump some resistance and make the engine work(look crap though)

Villiers wrote:That WD runs well!

If you want to "load" the pump you can reduce the 22mm down to 10mm on the outlet, this will give the pump some resistance and make the engine work(look crap though)

could a sleeve be knocked up that goes over the 10mm pipe ??

matt

It could, or just fit a reducer on the end.

Villiers wrote:It could, or just fit a reducer on the end.

good point   

The longer the reduced pipe run the better though.

Villiers wrote:The longer the reduced pipe run the better though.

as i thought , as the discussion erlier .

matt

Yarp.

to use the extra pressure produced perhaps culminating in an ornate garden fountain display instead of just reducing the outlet could be the next rally craze.....