Petter Diesel

[scurvy]

Has anyone out there had any experience, good or bad, with the Lister-Petter Diesel Engines? Are parts hard to find? Are they easy or complicated to work on? We are considering a boat with one on board and have little experience with these little English Power Plants!

Any info on these would be greatly appreciated!
Many Thanks
Chris

[Rockter]

Which motor is it?

The Lister-Petters had numerous other uses... truck refrigeration, construction, etc.... and there are likely to be a fair few of them around, here in the UK.

Lister tend to be reasonable for spare parts.

Check out the contacts....

http://www.lister-petter.co.uk/contact.php

I notice that they do not list marine engines at that current website, but they should support your old engine.

[scurvy]

You know, I am not sure which model?

It is on a Contessa 26 that I am interested in. I am not sure if this is the Original engine (1977) or not? Any idea?

I have been to the web site but, as you wrote, they have very little information on the marine engines.

Chris

[Rockter]

Scurvy....

I got your private message, and i replied to it. I am not sure if it went through though.

[Johnrb]

Scurvy:

Have you tried asking on the Contessa 26 site (The Contessa Corner)? You may find help there.

http://www.co26.com/
http://www.co26.com/forums/

[scurvy]

Hi Johnrb,

I have been to the websites but have not posed the question there. I have been in contact with a few Contessa owners who have been very helpful. Will try that tact though. Thanks for the suggestion!

Chris