Lister Lh 150 Gearbox Manual
Yanira Conlon
Has anyone had any problems with a lister gearbox drive cone slipping ? got it in bits and it looks ok , also does anyone know how much oil should be in the gearbox as i have no dipstick, is ep80/90 ok for it ? any help would be appreciated.
After trying to vacuum pump the oil out of the gear boxes (which was very muddy) and not really getting anywhere fast, and having to fix the pump a few times, I gave up and found the sump plugs instead, much easier! however I'm not convinced the dipsticks are in the correct boxes, maybe someone with the same gearbox can help.
Also trying to suck the engine oil out was a pain also, I had run the engine for about 20 minuets but still felt painfully slow, but I couldn't find the sump plug, can't seem to find it on and manuals either, does anyone know where it is? If not or if it's too difficult to get to, I may invest in an electric oil pump.
If you can put up a few pictures of the dumper and the engine I'm sure that I can help you. If it is a lister single cylinder diesel engine it is highly likely to be a Lister LR. Square topped rocker box with an oil cap and Lister cast into it. It depends on the make of the dumper. The other common engine used on stuff like that was the Petter PH1. Dumper could be a Thwaites or Benford or Barford. Put some pictures up.
Turning the XJS into an insanely powerful 200mph+ supercar required some very extensive modifications. For starters, the 5.3-litre engine was increased in size to six litres which, at the time, made the Lister-Jaguar capable of a 0-60mph time of 4.5 seconds, bettering that of the Ferrari Testarossa. A five-speed Getrag manual gearbox was installed, and the suspension and brakes were uprated to cope with the extra power.
The Lister Storm LMP is a racing car built by Lister Cars and designed by Andy Thorby. Using knowledge gained with campaigning the Storm GT in various championships, Lister built the Storm LMP, an open-topped Le Mans Prototype. While the GT car is powered by the Jaguar V12 engine, the prototype was originally intended to be fitted with a Judd V10 powerplant but was built with a Chevrolet V8. The car uses a Hewland TLS 6-speed sequential gearbox with a Megaline paddle-shift system.
This one's a bit different though. Stripped of plated spangle, bodykitted and fitted with 485hp's worth of 6.0-litre V12 there's a definite bunch more attitude about it. And somehow it seems to have steered through 80s naff and come out the other side through sheer force of nature. There's not much soft and wafty looking about this bruiser, the manual gearbox adding further to its hairy-chested charm. A hairy chest you'd feel honour and duty bound to display with some jewellery nestling within, were one to drive it. And if you're not sufficiently hirsute then bad luck, you don't qualify.
This Lister Jaguar is the first of only five manufactured in 1990 using a brand new XJ-S Convertible as the basis. The car is powered by a Lister-converted 7-litre V12 engine, equipped with twin superchargers. Its 604bhp is transmitted through an uprated clutch and a 5-speed manual gearbox to the huge alloys, all kept in balance by uprated sports suspension with enlarged brakes in charge of retardation. The stunning 'Le Mans' bodywork made no attempt at subtlety, absolutely 'Wolf in Wolf's Clothing' but then, this was 1990. Almost certainly the most powerful British passenger car at the time of its construction, the Lister cost a staggering 167,000 when new, getting on for five-times the price of the donor XJ-S!
One of the most illustrious names in sports car racing history, the Lister-Jaguar, designed by Brian Lister, swept almost all before it during its first full racing season in 1957, and in recent years cars bearing the Lister name have been a major force in GT racing worldwide. From the early 1980s the name has also graced some of the world's fastest road cars, after an agreement first with BLE Automotive and then WP Automotive saw converted XJ-S models marketed as Lister-Jaguars.
Conceived as a comfortable and long-legged Grand Routier, rather than an out-and-out sports car like the preceding E-Type, the XJ-S made use of the Jaguar XJ6/XJ12 saloon platform and running gear. Shorter in the wheelbase than its saloon siblings, the XJ-S debuted as a V12-powered coupé, with six-cylinder and soft-top versions following in the 1980s. The car's 150mph performance was not achieved without penalty however, its prodigious thirst causing sales to nosedive as oil prices soared. However, the arrival of the HE (High Efficiency) V12 in 1981 and the introduction of the smaller six enabled it to weather the storm. The introduction of the six-cylinder model in 1983 coincided with that of the Targa-style Cabriolet, which was the first open Jaguar since the E-Type's discontinuation.
Previously forming part of the Royal fleet, this XJ-S V12 HE Cabriolet was acquired in 1996 from a Mr Meakins of Coventry and then refurbished from top to bottom and sympathetically modified by the immediately receding owner. Mechanical work was carried by Lister Cars and included the latter's 7.0-litre conversion, five-speed manual gearbox, sports suspension and a new sports exhaust system. Cosmetically the car benefits from US-specification twin headlamps, 'teardrop' alloy wheels and traditionally styled dashboard instruments with capillary-type water and oil temperature gauges. Previously forming part of a small but specialist collection of Jaguars in Scotland, the XJ-S was purchased by the current owner at Bonhams' 'XK60' sale of Jaguar Motor Cars at Goodwood in August 2008 (Lot 219) since when it has formed part of his private collection. (Octane magazine voted this car the sale's 'best buy' in its November 2008 edition). Regularly started since acquisition, it would nevertheless benefit from re-commissioning prior to submission for MoT testing. Finished in black with cream leather interior, 'C186 XHP' represents an exciting opportunity to acquire a unique car possessing an exceptional specification and some very special features, as well as a direct link with one of the greatest of Jaguar exponents. Offered with comprehensive history file and Swansea V5.
A director of his family's Cambridge-based light engineering firm, Brian Lister was better placed than most to become a racing car designer. He enlisted the considerable talents of Don Moore and Archie Scott-Brown to help with engine tuning and driving respectively, and built his first car in 1954. Fitted with Jaguar straight-six and American V8 engines, Lister's 'knobbly' sports-racers proved immensely successful at international level through the 1950s, but by the decade's end the writing was on the wall for front-engined sports-racers and Lister closed at the end of 1959. In recent years cars bearing the Lister name have been a major force in GT racing worldwide.
From the early 1980s the name has also graced some of the world's fastest road cars, after an agreement first with BLE Automotive and then WP Automotive saw converted XJ-S models marketed as Lister Jaguars. This Lister Jaguar XJ-S coupé is powered by a tuned 6.0-litre version of the Jaguar V12 engine, which delivers supercar performance courtesy of a maximum output of 482bhp. The car is fitted with a five-speed manual gearbox and also incorporates Lister's typical improvements to the bodywork, chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels (see System III specification listing on file). Built originally as an XJ-S HE Auto in 1983, the car was converted by Lister in 1990 and acquired by the current vendor in 1993 from Jaguar dealership Mead of Burnham.
Taken off the road in 1997, the Lister is offered fresh from extensive re-commissioning by Racing Green Cars Ltd of Ash Vale, Hampshire. Works carried out include a thorough overhaul of the fuel and braking systems, compression check (all good), replacing the alternator, repairing the ignition system, etc (see bill on file dated December 2014 for 7,515). Described as in generally very good condition, the car also comes with all Lister service invoices for the period 1993-1997, current MoT/tax and old/current V5/V5C registration documents. A total of only 21,791 miles is currently displayed on the odometer.
Finished in red with cream leather interior and black carpets, the latter boasting Recaro seats, this striking Lister XJ-S represents an exciting opportunity to acquire a unique car possessing an exceptional specification, as well as a direct link with one of the greatest of Jaguar exponents. It should be noted that the current registration 'JAG 2V' is being retained by the vendor.
SimplyPerformance has been supplying V12 5 speed manual conversion kits forover 20 years. The design originated from an early Lister conversion. We are well-known for our conversion where we convert the V12 XJS or XJ12 from a BorgWarner 12 or GM400 or GM4L80E to a Jaguar Getrag 5 speed gearbox. Over the last20 years we have sold over 300 of these conversions and been featured inmany magazines.
Ouroriginal kit has been hugely successful, however, due to the availability ofJaguar Getrag 265 and 290 gearboxes we have transitioned into our new TremecTKX gearbox conversion. We are still offering our Getrag conversion but we arenot able to commit to supplying the gearbox.
Similarto an early Lister conversion we use a conversion ring/ adaptor plate toconvert the V12 Jaguar engine to the Getrag bolt pattern. We have 2 rings toeither suit the GM400/ Borg warner bolt pattern or the 4L80E 4 speed blockpattern. This allows you to use either the Getrag 265 with a split bellhousingor the later 1 piece Getrag 290. Although this can work with BMW 265 gearboxesour conversion is designed to work with the Jaguar gearbox. These are a greatgearbox, they are really strong and can handle the power of the V12 verywell.
A full conversion would come with a manual pedal box, all pipe work, clutchmaster and slave cylinders along with propshaft, tunnel cover, ski slope and agearbox mount adapter. The conversion kit will give you the majority of theparts you will need. There are variations across the Jaguar range and it isadvised you get in touch with us to discuss your requirements. Please note we donot have any getrag gearboxes in stock, you will need to source your ownJaguar gearbox and we can help with the rest.
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