Thornycroft antique diesels

[John de Beck]

I have one of these from a HMS Queen Mary (I not II) lifeboat. Anyone know of any schematics or technical details? I got it running a few years ago, but want more info if available. We sleeved the cylindars, got good compression and cleaned the injectors to get it operating, but now I want to recondition to orignial condition. It has been sitting for over 10 years since I ran it! It is water cooled and has a bilge pump, fuel filter wipers, as well as a reduction gear built in. Could not find a serial number, or model number on the engine. Weighs about 800 lbs.

[Guest]

I have one of these from a HMS Queen Mary (I not II) lifeboat. Anyone know of any schematics or technical details? I got it running a few years ago, but want more info if available. We sleeved the cylindars, got good compression and cleaned the injectors to get it operating, but now I want to recondition to orignial condition. It has been sitting for over 10 years since I ran it! It is water cooled and has a bilge pump, fuel filter wipers, as well as a reduction gear built in. Could not find a serial number, or model number on the engine. Weighs about 800 lbs.

Might be worth contacting these:

http://www.thornycroftparts.co.uk/

 

Though only Thornycroft by name, it is possible they may have records, or may be able to point you in the right direction.

[steamraiser2]

Have you any photographs? , always a help.

[Proper Job]

'Pete23' on the forum has a Thornycroft twin of about the same vintage as you.

 

You could try PM'ing him

 

edit:

Mike the Boilerman put a link to some photo's on a previous thread: link

 

...... any excuse for a bit on boat/engine porn

Edited June 18, 2012 by Proper Job

[BEngo]

quote name='John de Beck' timestamp='1339991715' post='891276']

I have one of these from a HMS Queen Mary (I not II) lifeboat. Anyone know of any schematics or technical details? I got it running a few years ago, but want more info if available. We sleeved the cylindars, got good compression and cleaned the injectors to get it operating, but now I want to recondition to orignial condition. It has been sitting for over 10 years since I ran it! It is water cooled and has a bilge pump, fuel filter wipers, as well as a reduction gear built in. Could not find a serial number, or model number on the engine. Weighs about 800 lbs.

 

 

There was another of these, back in the days of the Any Old Boat Club, in a boat called Ladywood IIRC. I think the model number was Thornycroft RJ2.

 

20Hp @ 1200rpm 4in bore, 6 in stroke

 

 

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Edited June 18, 2012 by BEngo

[John de Beck]

Have you any photographs? , always a help.

Yes, will try to post! the 4" bore and 6" stroke, is correct, The only id on the motor is a cast "thornycroft" on the base. Will post pics asap,

[John de Beck]

Have you any photographs? , always a help.

The pics from mike the boilerman are nearly identical.... i will post mine soon! What i am looking for is some kind of service manual, or stuff that the lifeboat operator would have been given! Someone in UK has the documents......Thornycroft has changed hands and no reply...

[David Mack]

The pics from mike the boilerman are nearly identical.... i will post mine soon! What i am looking for is some kind of service manual, or stuff that the lifeboat operator would have been given! Someone in UK has the documents......Thornycroft has changed hands and no reply...

 

Lots of 'em:

 

Clicky

[John de Beck]

I found the reference to the diesel, it is an RJ2. The link to the information is http://www.sterling.rmplc.co.uk/visions/lifeboats.html. Tis one of them, but still would like manual or instructions for servicing if available. Thank you all for your help. next i will be tracing some air cooled diesels I own ....one a Hoch, and another a chinese both electric start.

[pete23]

i have a copy of the service manual, can do a copy if wanted.

[John de Beck]

i have a copy of the service manual, can do a copy if wanted.

Please do one, glad to pay! Mail to 4845 gardena ave , San diego, ca 92110 Thank you John de Beck. send bill or tell me how much to send. My email address is jdebeck1@san.rr.com

[pete23]

Please do one, glad to pay! Mail to 4845 gardena ave , San diego, ca 92110 Thank you John de Beck. send bill or tell me how much to send. My email address is jdebeck1@san.rr.com

 

 

pm sent john.

[Taslim]

...... any excuse for a bit on boat/engine porn

 

COOOOR! Love the.. Oh, never mind.

[by'eck]

More porn from a 70 ft narrowboat currently for sale with Rugby Boats

 

[John de Beck]

Looks like this one has been modified for electric start! looks familiar, but more instruments than mine.

[pete23]

doubt i,ll here out off this bloke again now hes got what he were after

 

nea mind one good turn as they say.

[Serenity Malc]

Yello,

 

I have a small sales pamphlet (I presume) for Thornycroft engines of that period. It features side on photographs of RJ/1, RJ/2, RJ/4, RJ/6, RL/6 engines. It's a small fold out booklet that I found in a loft years ago.

 

The RJ/2 18bhp engines being the ones fitted to the Queen Mary and Cunard White Star lifeboats

 

PM me if anyone is interested in it.

 

Malc.