Lister Petter
Lister Petter Petter AC1
A Series
Lister Petter Petter AC1 discontinued legacy engine. Small legacy Lister/Petter diesel with continuing owner searches for parts, manuals, and off-grid or marine auxiliary service.
Overhaul & repair parts- Manufacturer files
- 2 datasheets
- Last updated
- 2026-08-04
- Package route
- diesel generator sets
- Mechanical Output
- 5 kW
- Cylinders
- L1
- Displacement
- 0.3 L
- Rated Speed
- 3,000 RPM
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Lister Petter Petter AC1 overhaul & repair parts
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- Piston ring set363846
Piston ring set - AC standard
Fitment check: The saved Lister-Petter AC1 and AD1 Master Parts Manual, Issue 8; private family-candidate derivation evidence explicitly associates part 363846 with the complete inventory model designation Petter AC1. Confirm the complete engine serial number, build, application, installed configuration, and current supersession before selection or ordering.
Source: Lister-Petter AC1 and AD1 Master Parts Manual, Issue 8; private family-candidate derivation
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Lister Petter Petter AC1 generator set context
The Lister Petter Petter AC1 is listed here as a diesel generator-drive engine for 50 Hz generator sets, with a headline 5 kW / standby rating. Use this page to compare the published engine output, electrical kWe/kVA ratings, emissions level, datasheet availability, and neighboring models before specifying an alternator, controller, enclosure, voltage, and compliance package.
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Lister Petter |
| Model | Petter AC1 |
| Series | A Series |
| Configuration | Single-cylinder, naturally aspirated |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Displacement | 0.3 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Air-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | Unregulated |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Year Introduced | 1970 |
| Year Discontinued | 1985 |
Frequently asked questions
What fuel does the Lister Petter Petter AC1 use?
The Lister Petter Petter AC1 is a diesel generator-set engine.
What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the Petter AC1?
The Lister Petter Petter AC1 is an inline-1 (1-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 0.3 L.
Is the Petter AC1 still in production?
No — the Lister Petter Petter AC1 is discontinued (production ended around 1985). Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.
Are reference documents available for the Petter AC1?
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