Comrade Engine Overhaul
The major project for this winter's maintenance programme on COMRADE is a full overhaul of the Lister JP3 engine. Progress to date will be monitored via the photo record below:
Lister JP3 - strip down commences Steve and Dave with first rocker cover open
Steve smiles after the third cylinder head is removed Mal Nicholson checks for wear on the rear piston conrod
Close-up of rear cylinder block and liner Rear piston removed from the engine block
Rear cylinder liner extraction in progress Centre cylinder liner is lift clear of the block
Deep pitting is found on the centre liner Front cylinder liner extraction proves difficult
With a revised extractor the front liner is raised from the block Front cylinder liner removed complete with extraction tool
Steve - digging for gold in the engine block? Actually - he's removing 50 years of Humber silt
Brand new Lister pistons - made in 1961!! All liners fitted and rear piston and conrod located
New bearing shell fitted to conrod Centre piston - lining up conrod with gudgeon pin
Compressing the piston rings All new pistons and liners fitted
New full gasket set for each cylinder head Front cylinder head in place and centre gasket ready
Heads on, valve gear, inlet and exhaust manifolds fitted Turning engine over and bleeding the fuel lines
Checking tappet clearances on rear cylinder Rocker covers off to adjust remainder of tappet clearances
