guelrose

I Had the same problem a couple of years ago. Various diagnoses were lift pump (replaced but didn’ cure the problem), worn injectors dripping (replaced - didn’t cure the problem) and then TB suggested the seal on the injector pump. Pump was replaced and problem solved. One word of warning though, if the problem isn’t sorted the diesel level can get to a point in the sump where it self ignites, the engine runs away and is virtually impossible to stop until it self disintegrates! Drastic, I know, but apparently it can happen.

Try a Calor Gas Showroom. We went to Stoke on Trent. £340 for a stand alone cooker, 500mm wide, fully ready for lpg. Delivery I think was a tenner!!

Mikey on Victoria was actively involved and I think the other narrowboat was Lupin? The steamboat I think was a tug from Wood Hall and Heward from just below Springers Lock.

This is Stockers Lock on the GU just below Ricky. We were held up here for almost 2 hours whilst they were filming the girl walking across the lock gate. The lock cottage got a complete makeover on the outside as recompense for the disruption of filming.

Another clue, there is a kebab van just up the road and two of the crew are on their way.....

Guelrose is 'almost' in her starting position.... Been here since noon, only trouble is two other challengers are her as well and they are below the locks, we have to turn, reverse down the lock, take a photo and then come back up the lock. One crew member is crashed out already, I am here and the rest are still in the pub!! What time are we supposed to be starting in the morning? p.s. How do I post a photo.....?

Thank you for the photo Captain Pegg. I thought that hiding a 70 foot boat in an obvious place would mean I would not be discovered.... Now I am going to have to move tomorrow morning!! (My time was up on the mooring anyway)

IF I have to change the fuel filter housing will I get away without having to bleed the injector pump?

Guelrose is now safely moored in Brum and will move to its 'top secret' start point on Thursday, ready for the crew to arrive on Friday. Needless, to say, there is a pub very close to our start point... The fishing match on Saturday will be interesting, and don't forget, Aston number 2 lock is closed if you are ... sorry were ..... going that way. Never mind, Ashtead and Garrison is still available, however only for the same points but by my calculations it is at least a mile further.... Good luck to all, hope to see most of you, either during the challenge or at the bar in Hawne Basin.

Our BMC 1.8 is now on just over 12000 hours in 26 years. Servicing as per the Thorneycroft manual every 200 hours...

BMC 1.8 (Thorneycroft 108) recommends every 200 hours which I have stuck to (give or take 10 per cent) for the last 12000 hours and 26 years. Fuel filter etc changed at the same interval.

A few weeks ago I had a reconditioned injector pump fitted. I have recently noticed that there was a small leak from one of the injector pipe unions where it is fitted to the pump. I have now fitted a new injector pipe and there is still a small leak. Any suggestions as to how to stop the leak please?

If I replace two of the injector pipes will it be necessary to bleed the injector pump?

Unfortunately Team Guelrose will have to retire from the challenge. We have broken down at Brownhills and could not fix it ourselves so it will have to be an RCR call out in the morning.

Team GUELROSE will also be taking part, crewed by Mike, Victor, Rosewood, Nobby, Wobblers and Tom..... See you all over the weekend, hopefully going in the opposite direction to us!!

There always used to be a small cruiser on the Thames called SIR OSIS OF THE RIVER!

You could try Bethsaida Covers, based on a butty moored at Shebdon on the Shroppie. Tel no is 07813 888021

Service exchange injector pump fitted , now everything working as it should. Thanks to TB for his correct diagnosis

All comments noted. I have sourced a service exchange reconditioned injector pump.... All I have to do now is fit in!! Thank you all for the advice, I will let you know the end result in due course

I am having a problem with my engine oil level rising because diesel fuel is getting into the sump. I have just had the injectors changed and a new fuel lift pump fitted but the problem still persists. Any ideas as to the cause of the problem? Engine performs normally, does not smoke except briefly on initial starting, has done just over 10000 hours. Oil pressure drops to around 30 psi after warming up probably due to the diesel in the oil.

I have some locker lids and a front cratch made from hexagrip on my boat that will be 24 years old next month. They may not be cheap but they are good. The secret is to seal the cut edges, paint diluted with white spirit so that it soaks in well works very well, especially if you give them 2 or 3 coats.

It is now shown on the stoppages as a restriction notice. Due to an 'event in the vicinity' the towpath is closed and mooring is suspended from noon on Monday 3rd June to noon on Monday 10th June 2013 from Bridge 162B to Bridge 166.. Boats moored in the area 'WILL BE REMOVED'!! Navigation remains open.

It's the footbridge just before although looking at Nicholsons there is no 2A and twitter refers to Reeds Bridge! Definitely not the M25 though!!

The Slough Arm is currently closed to navigation and towpath users at bridge 2A with effect from today, 27th April. The bridge supports are suspect and engineers have been on site this afternoon. Twitter gives no indication of how long the arm is likely to be closed.

Has anyone on the forum had any experience with using Midland Chandlers own brand boat paint? At £15 per litre (or special offer 4 litres for £50) it is considerably cheaper than the well known competitors, but the big question is, is it any good?