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Great. Thanks a lot everyone.

Access is terrible. Might be able to use a plastic bag, if anything.

Thanks! That should do it!!

Hi It's good time I replaced the filters and oil even thought the boat hasn't moved since I purchase it. It's a Lister and really I am just looking for reccomendations on reliable sellers, as there's so much out there. Inlinefilters, amazon, parts4engines... Via direct messaging if you prefer. Thanks!

Thanks!

Good morning Tony It took me much longer than I expected to fit the new tank hoses and find the right fittings locally, so I was only able to fill it with fuel and try your fix yesterday. I'm extremely happy to report that it worked perfectly! I primed the pump for the lenght of time you suggested and the engine started and run as usual. Not even a hiccup of protest or surprise from Mr Lister Petter. I cannot thank you enough, as I've been waiting for mechanics to attend for about 8 weeks, and they have all failed to appear... The only think I noticed afterwards, which may have been happening before, is that there is a tiny stream of diesel dripping from the bolt junction. It's hardly noticeable, and I have tightened the bolt as far as it can be. Is this fairly normal and acceptable, or would be worth fitting a suitable rubber penny washer in there? Thanks again

Great. I'll have to feel my way to it, if it's even lower than the fuel pump. Access it terrible on these boats, but with that photo it should be ok. Thanks a lot Tony

Thanks Alan! Ala

Good morning Tony Here are the two photos I have. I can take more this afternoon when I return to the boat. Thanks On a separate thread, Peugeot 106 said: It’s Lister Petter LPW 4 cylinder 40 bhp build 48 (marine build) built in 2007 also known as Canal Star or Alpha. All spares Manuals etc available from Richard at MES Midlands or Sleeman Hawker Dorset and others. Manuals and Parts List also available online FOC On a separate thread, Peugeot 106 said: ''It’s Lister Petter LPW 4 cylinder 40 bhp build 48 (marine build) built in 2007 also known as Canal Star or Alpha. All spares Manuals etc available from Richard at MES Midlands or Sleeman Hawker Dorset and others. Manuals and Parts List also available online FOC''

Hi I need to fit a new tank, and by watching a few videos and talking to fellow boaters, I know that some important precautions need to be taken to avoid a massive air lock in the engine. I will use the existing "fuel to engine" and "return to tank" hoses, and am under the impression that a good way to avoid the air lock issue would be to: 1. Isolate the fuel filter. 2. Fit the hoses to the new tank. 3. Undo a bit the bolt on the fuel filter that releases the air. 4. Turn the ingition (without starting the engine) to "suck the fuel" out of the new tank into the hoses (and filter). 5. Repeat the process until no air comes out. 6. Start the engine. I learnt about steps 3. to 6. from the video below, which has a different type of filter, and it's a tutorial on how to release the air out after running out of fuel. That is not my case, so hopefully I won't need to continue the process on the injectors, only at the fuel pump. Please let me know what you think about this. The relevant part starts at around the end of the first minute. The attached photos are of the existing fuel filter in my engine. The engine is a Lister Petter PW4A48, but I'm not sure that's relevant for this matter. Many thanks! Many thanks!

And also "plastic shell, which is rust-proof" You can't go wrong with rust-proof plastic 😬 Thanks!!

I undestand. Those are for the "standard posts" which are smooth and unthreaded. To avoid them and use cables with ring terminals I need a battery with threaded posts, or am I missing an alternative? Sorry Tracy,which connectors are you referring to? Some kind of adapter from standard to threaded posts? Thanks These? https://www.amazon.co.uk/QAQGEAR-Terminal-Compatible-243407F000-243407F001/dp/B09HGM7755/ref=asc_df_B09HGM7755/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=641694953744&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17341636290188347663&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046035&hvtargid=pla-1719653223826&psc=1&mcid=16818ffc281c3b4aae07173f68977dec

I'm trying to find a starter battery of 700CCA or above with nut terminals but cannot... I can only find with I think it's called "standard posts" which are smooth and unthreaded. Can anyone confirm that the BBS rules require that the batteries are threaded and adaptors are not allowed, or was I wrongly advised? Example: https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/yuasa/ybx5110/

I'm planning on having solar panels charging the starter and leisure batts separately, as in my previous boat. I think it works better that way. I will have a dedicated solar panel and controller charging this battery, so it should be ok. On my previous boat I had that and the cheapo starter battery supplied by Collingwood lasted nearly 8 years. Thanks for the advice on the type of battery. Access to this one is very easy and the leisure bank will be easy also.

Thanks Tony All three batteries will be removed, so no much problem in fitting a new one in this space, regardeless of the terminal position. As for charging it, I'll do that soon. These boats were on shore power all the time while on commission, but probably not after losing their jobs at sea.