[BMC 1800 gearbox oil filler]

If it is anything like ours its a Hurth and the dip stick is in the filler plug and the oil is that red automatic transmission fluid

[Boat sunk in Higherland Lock, Gargrave, Leeds & Liverpool]

King Louis Riley Green

[Boat sunk in Higherland Lock, Gargrave, Leeds & Liverpool]

The lock is going to be closed for a while waiting for insurance people to come before it can be moved there are boats waiting to use lock canal and river trust in attendence

[put your rubbish in the bin]

Bins at Greenberfield Locks are always overflowing but I have spoken to people who aren't boaters and all they say mine at home are full or something to that effect the bins at Salterforth are the same L&L canal Someone is always unlocking toilet door at Greenberfield Locks and propping open with a plant pot Joan

[Moorings on the Leeds Liverpool in Yorkshire]

We moor at the top of Greenberfield Locks Barnoldswick vacancies there and a good parking area showers etc

[Another round of wind and flooding on it's way]

Am moored up at Denver sluice planning to go through to Salters lode on the mid morning tide. Could have picked a better day but the wind is not too bad now.

I would go have a drink at the Jennings Arms

 

His generator?

 

Sorry about the rubbish Flickr link. Something has changed, I used to be able to embed images from there

[Skipton Waterways festival Banter Saturday 4th May 2013]

We popped in to the Narrow Boat couldn't stay long as we were with friends but great to meet the people we did speak to Boat Alice No 1 moored B4 Geoff Joan Steven

[Bolton, Bury, Manchester Canal]

Hi Used to be a member of Bolton Bury Manchester Canal Society have they seen these pictures? We are just outside Skipton Joan

[Dorman Ricardo 2 DSM]

Any ideas where I can locate a cylinder head gasket for a Dorman 2DSM Thanks Geoff Peel.

[Dorman Ricardo 2 DSM]

Does any one know where I can purchase a cylinder head gasket for a Dorman 2DSM marine engine.Thanks Geoff Peel.

[An Irwell question]

It is the river Irk but has never, as far as I know, been used for navigation. (wait for somebody to say "oh yes it has")

It looks like barges were loaded there see link.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Irk

[Dorman Ricardo 2 DSM]

Don't talk him out of it. I was going to give him a tenner for the old Dorman, just to help out you understand...

 

Richard

 

If I am walking on the canal bank or driving my own boat I never give a boat with a modern engine a second glance .But if its got an old Gardner Lister Ruston Hornsby or Russel Newbury or a Dorman its the difference good old England or rubbish.ATB Geoff

[Wet weekend !]

Hi Its Geoff dont forget if you want a hand with the locks to ring me keep the jokes coming Geoff

[SR2 starter motor part]

Hi I know someone who probably has one he deals in old and vintage parts email if interested Joan

[Spring]

We saw our first on Thursday but in our garden pond not on the canal although the canal is only at the bottom of the field

[September on the Leeds / Liverpool]

Come to our part of the L&L from the summit at Greenberfield to Skipton beautiful countryside friendly people and if it rains it keeps the canals open Joan

[Hello! I have been rude.]

Welcome we are on the Leeds Liverpool near Skipton G6MZX Geoff

[1958 Gardener]

can someone please stop me from going insane ? ,which model engine is this ,i know its a 1958 Gardner ,but for the life of me i cant remember which one.

 

 

 

Hi It looks like a 5 LW to me Joan Alice No1

[Christmas decorations..]

Putting christmas decs up tomorrow hope the wind drops or they will blow away

[That was the summer that was]

Brilliant reading at least you kept your sense of humour saw you moored in Llangollen please what is the origin of the name of your boat Joan

[Lister FR2]

I have just measured my dipstick, From the shoulder it is six inches long with a full mark at 1 inch and a low mark at 1/2 inch any rod will do solder or weld a washer to form a shoulder and file a 1 inch flat leaving it rough to hold the oil.

 

many thanks should be able to make Geoff

[Complete Novice Looking for Advice!]

My partner has always had an interest (never fulfilled!) in boating and together with my parents we've decided to go on a short boating holiday.

 

We'd like to go away for 3 to 4 nights and we're based in Essex. We're looking for a pretty route with a smattering of places of interest to float by! ; )

 

We were initially thinking maybe going to Oxford or Bath but having started researching a bit more I'm getting a little confused about what routes are possible. I've read somewhere about needing a radio licence to use the Thames which none of us have!

 

Could anyone help advise with regards a suitable route. No problems driving an hour or two to get to the start of a route.

 

Many thanks a very excited novice!

 

The hire boat company will give you suggested routes google the companies near you and look at there websites Hope you enjoy your trip Joan

[Lister FR2]

Probably not much use, but the part number is 291-2367/1. My FR has a dry sump and the dipstick is in a non-original remote oil tank, so I can't really help with dimensions, sorry.

 

MP.

Thanks for your help Geoff

[Lister FR2]

Hi Jim.Try gravity feeding the engine from a small seperate tank just as a temporary measure.And see if the problem is cured if it is it is down to somewhere in the pipework pump or tank.I have a Lister FR 2 that I am thinking of fitting in my narrowboat.My oil dipstick is missing and could do with a sketch to enable me to make one.I wouldnt mind seeing your boat if its possible please give me a ring 07976233656.Thanks Geoff Peel.

[Dip Stick for Lister FR series]

Oil Dipstick is missing on my FR 2 engine could anyone let me look at one give me dimensions, photo, sell me one or give any other information I am based near Skipton but willing to travel Thanks