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I need at least one spare engine key - I only have a single key at present. My local Timpsons did not have a blank for it, so I wondered if it was a specialist thing.

The engine is a Lister Petter LPWS4.

Would welcome advice about where to go to get spares - steady ?

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Rob-M  -  Didn't even see the number at first! I googled it and a couple of security companies in my area came up so I will try those, thank you. But, in general, the number produced results ranging from a Suzuki motorbike lock (not the same) to model railway parts on Amazon ! ?

 

Wotever  - to be honest I wouldn't know a JCB key if it jumped up and bit me ?  but I will look at agricultural merchants in the area and see if they can shed light on it - good suggestion

 

One step nearer - thanks for the suggestions 

 

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1 minute ago, Rick Savery said:

I've got plenty of mates who learned that trick inside if I need to go that route, thanks ?

If it is a simple JCB type of key it would be easy to make one yourself if your handy with small files.

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I have pasted a  photo of the key as I'm not sure about whether it is a JCB key or not - certainly don't feel confident enough to file one myself ?

 

Could change the lock - good point - I'll keep that in the bag if I can't get new keys. Ta

 

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15 minutes ago, Rick Savery said:

I have pasted a  photo of the key as I'm not sure about whether it is a JCB key or not - certainly don't feel confident enough to file one myself ?

 

Could change the lock - good point - I'll keep that in the bag if I can't get new keys. Ta

 

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It doesn't look like a digger key to me.    https://www.key2code.co.uk/plant-keys.html#/

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3 hours ago, Rick Savery said:

Morning

I need at least one spare engine key - I only have a single key at present. My local Timpsons did not have a blank for it, so I wondered if it was a specialist thing.

The engine is a Lister Petter LPWS4.

Would welcome advice about where to go to get spares - steady ?

I suggest you contact Richard or Sue Powell at Marine Engine Services who is a CWDF forum member and a Lister specialist. https://mesmidlands.wordpress.com/about/

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2 hours ago, Rick Savery said:

Rob-M  -  Didn't even see the number at first! I googled it and a couple of security companies in my area came up so I will try those, thank you. But, in general, the number produced results ranging from a Suzuki motorbike lock (not the same) to model railway parts on Amazon ! ?

 

Wotever  - to be honest I wouldn't know a JCB key if it jumped up and bit me ?  but I will look at agricultural merchants in the area and see if they can shed light on it - good suggestion

 

One step nearer - thanks for the suggestions 

 

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10 minutes ago, Flyboy said:

I suggest you contact Richard or Sue Powell at Marine Engine Services who is a CWDF forum member and a Lister specialist. https://mesmidlands.wordpress.com/about/

Thanks for that - really useful as Richard is dealing with my engine issues, so I can see if I can get hold of spare keys - or at least blanks - from him or Sue

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4 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said:

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At those prices it would be more cost effective to get a new ignition switch which would come with 2 keys.  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Car-Motorcycle-Boat-12V-Ignition-Key-Switch-Barrel-Kit-w-Keys/233667122847?epid=20028140190&hash=item3667a5569f:g:L8AAAOSw74JfJP27

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7 minutes ago, Rick Savery said:

Thanks for that - really useful as Richard is dealing with my engine issues, so I can see if I can get hold of spare keys - or at least blanks - from him or Sue

Or use a new switch & 2 keys for £7.32 inc. post.  

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Car-Motorcycle-Boat-12V-Ignition-Key-Switch-Barrel-Kit-w-Keys/233667122847?epid=20028140190&hash=item3667a5569f:g:L8AAAOSw74JfJP27

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1 hour ago, Flyboy said:

I nevr remove key (salty water trait), unless someone is in engine room messing about with prop

 

Spare is in secret place with crown jewls and special spares

 

 

 

 

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Bit late to the party but our Lister key is different to yours Rick.

A while ago our rev clock stopped working and I could not find another clock for love nor money.

Eventually I found a panel at Streethay Chandlery , on The Coventry Canal.

Our ignition key fits both the panel on the boat and the secondhand one I purchased.

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3 hours ago, Machpoint005 said:

The OP could always change the ignition lock for one that offers some security. He'd get two spanking new keys with it.

 

1 hour ago, Flyboy said:

 

There's an echo in here ...

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