sqms277 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Hi, my name is Graham, thanks for your welcome. I am trying to help a work colleague with some research, he does not have access to the internet. He is an enthusiastic collector of Stationary Engines, and his latest purchase would seem to have a WD history, I would be grateful if any HMVF members can pass on any knowledge or info they may have, details of the engine are: Lister Petter 'A' type 1.5 - 3 hp Air cooled petrol engine. Engine No is 308695 WD Brass Plate reads: A.M. Ref No 4F/1373 Con A 565785/43/C12C 1944 and is marked with the "crows foot" There is a compressor fitted to the engine. Would like to know what role the engine may have been used for, and by which service. Thanks in anticipation for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swill1952xs Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Firstly welcome to the forum, and I hope you enjoy being a member. Being on here is a guaranteed way of finding the answer to anything you want to know.......... military vehicle related. Try sending a PM to listerdiesel. He has a considerable knowledge and access to records and manuals etc for the various engines. He should be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REME 245 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 AM obviously stands for Air Ministry which would suggest more RAF use than Army. There must be a WD/RAF catalogue some where showing all the types of stationary engines and small generators in use but I am yet to see one. I assume you have also asked this question on the Stationary Engine Forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqms277 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Thanks for that, I will contact listerdiesel and see if they have any further info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqms277 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Thanks for you reply. Its a "no" on the Stationary Engine forum, but will definitely try that next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I have Air Publication 2173B Water-Cooled Gasoline Engines for Ground Equipment. There is a Lister section in 3 chapters for Type A, AH & G2. It is dated June 1945 but A & G2 were to be issued later. Quite a lot of detail on the Type AH in the technical description, it was used on the Zwicky pumping equipment on the 450-gallon fuel trailer. I'll post a pic, if you think it might be similar to yours. The AM Vocabulary code 4F indicates it is for air compressors & servicing trolleys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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