Description
Overview:
Big End Shells (standard size) for Lister Petter LT diesel engines provide the smooth, low-friction running surface between the connecting rod and the crankshaft journal. Manufactured from durable bearing-grade metals for consistent performance, they help maintain correct oil clearance and protect the crankshaft from scoring and premature wear. This Genuine Lister Petter part (OEM No. 601 30041 STD) is made to factory dimensions for a precise fit in LT-series engines such as LT1 and LT2. Suitable for service work, overhauls and vintage engine restoration, these shells are supplied as unused old stock; minor tarnishing or light marks from storage may be present but do not affect function. Standard-size (STD) shells are intended for use with an unground, standard-diameter crankpin.
Key Features:
- Genuine Lister Petter part for assured fit and compatibility (OEM 601 30041 STD)
- Standard size (STD) to suit a standard crankshaft journal, simplifying replacement
- Precision bearing surfaces for stable oil film, reduced friction and controlled wear
- Durable construction for dependable service life under continuous-duty operation
- Accurate fit in the connecting rod for correct alignment and oil clearance
- Helps restore oil pressure and protect the crankshaft during engine rebuilds
- Ideal for LT-series maintenance and vintage restorations (LT1, LT2, LT3)
- Unused old stock; cosmetic tarnish from storage may be visible but performance-ready
Typical Applications:
Used when servicing or rebuilding the bottom end of Lister Petter LT diesel engines to replace worn big end bearings, quiet knocking, stabilise oil pressure and safeguard the crankshaft. Common in workshop overhauls, plant maintenance and heritage engine restoration on equipment powered by LT engines, including generators, pumps and small plant machinery.
Also known as:
Big-end bearings, con-rod bearings, rod journal shells, crankpin bearings, crankshaft big-end shells, connecting rod shells. These terms describe the same bearing shells that locate in the connecting rod and cap to support the crankshaft journal in LT diesel engines.
Fits Models:
LT1, LT2, LT3
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 601 30041 STD |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Lister Petter |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Lister Petter |
| Key Features | - Genuine Lister Petter part for LT-series engines - Standard size for unground crankshaft journals - Precision bearing surfaces reduce friction - Durable bearing-grade metal construction - Suitable for LT1, LT2, LT3 models |

