Over the last 15 years or so I have built a couple of crank guards for my own engines were it is next to impossible to find any for sale. These were for a Ruston 7IP and a Crossley G110, in both cases they were done with basic tools except for a hand operated rolling … Read more
Ater two busy viewing days and some strong bidding in the run up to sale day, the David Ambler sale conducted by Thimbleby & Shorland was sure to see some serious money changing hands. Star of the sale had to be lot 30 the Tangye patent oil engine bringing a very respectable £11,600. Followed by … Read more
All though it happened almost 9 months ago, as the biggest engine rally in the UK at present, I thought it would be of interest to share the story of our 2024 show at Newby hall. The terrible weather we experienced early in 2024 and indeed all the way up until the beginning of May … Read more
The Solex carburettor has been fitted to many engines over the years but it is the 26FV & FH series we are looking at here. They can be found on many different stationary engines including makes such as, Lister, Bamford, Fowler, Petter & BSA to name but a few. Whilst each type can look similar, … Read more
The Station as it looks now. Lade bank pumping station is located on Hobhole drain, a few miles North East of Boston, Lincolnshire. The station has been operated by Witham Fourth District Internal Drainage Board since the board’s creation in 1935. The board has responsibility for operating and maintaining several pumping stations in the area, … Read more
After being in the hobby for nearly 30 years it was a bit of a shock to the system when I had to withdraw from the hobby due to moving house and having to totally gut the place. There was a plus side, I had space for the machine shop I always wanted, a place … Read more
Saturday 19th October saw the start of Petterfest 2024 with people arriving from far and wide, the day was a little chilly but dry and was shaping up nicely for what was going to become a very good weekend. Somehow we managed to hold off any engine starting until 4.30 ish and that was it, … Read more
Now then! I’m Lee, the face of Lee’s Listers YouTube Channel. This actually really started in May 2024 when I was starting my restoration of the 1920 Lister Q type engine. I was looking for a different way of recording the restoration, rather than just taking hundreds of photos to never look at again and … Read more
Thimbleby & Shorland are hosting this highly anticipated online auction, which is fast approaching, with many bids already being placed online since the auction opened on the 10th February with bids closing on the 5th March. This unique collection has been assembled by David Ambler over a lifetime of collecting and restoring and has ensure … Read more