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Thanks Richard just spoke to Sue, I know where to come in future!

Cheers Richard I'm glad you enjoyed the question

Hi can anyone tell me if the LR2 and SR2 head gasket sets are interchangeable? SR2 sets seem easy to find, not so LR2.....

It could be but I only have a verbal mooring agreement which in itself is a long story!

I'm DIY for sure my boat needs a proper repaint all over 42 feet of hard work!

Hi thanks for the reply. There is nothing in the licence renewable pack of info. I'm not on the tow path side I'm in a mooring on the offside so no obstruction at all. Maybe it's a noise issue but my engine is louder than any power tools I'm using.

Hi just looking to see if anyone can cast any light on this subject. I have been told today by the owner of the moorings where my boat is moored that Bridgewater Canal Co brought in a rule last year that prevents work being carried out on boats without a work permit does anyone know anything about this as I cannot find any details on the websites of Peel Holdings or Bridgewater Canal?

I did consider water cooled but the T&M is very weedy and muddy so probably not a good idea at present although the hot water could be a bonus! It's a pity I cannot make better use of the heat from the Lister engine

Hi guys, Thank you for your responses. I really should explain myself better! I say underpowered as I am next to the River Weaver and on a few occasions it would have been easier to accept the flow of the river than battle against it. I am not into speeding I just prefer the torque of an engine that can get me out of trouble if required. I am an engineer by trade so more than happy to do some metalwork to get a 3 pot engine in if needed I guess it will come down to money at the end of the day. The other concern is I know very little about the history of the engine and would prefer knowing where the engine came from etc. Tony and Richard could you please send me a PM with prices please?

Hi all I currently have a Harborough Marine 42ft all steel NB with a Lister LR2 9hp engine that has had overheating issues which I have now resolved but I am considering an engine upgrade due to lack of power of the current unit. Anybody recommend a TS2? or other SR / ST option?

Hi just an update, Muck cleaned off fins and she is running cooler but I am still considering an upgrade as 9hp on this 42ft boat seems under powered. Any suggestions as to what to consider?

Very good

Cheers Richard I will take a look. Oops sorry the image rotated

Thanks again so I've got an alien ?. She has certainly been reworked at the back as some of the steel is clearly newer than the original build. I prefer the idea of a starboard vent it will be quieter if nothing else! The tiller looked wrong to me also but at least the stern tube greaser is above deck ?

Uploaded image hopefully Thank you guys for your assistance pictures attached of the engine, stern deck and starboard side.

Nope that failed is it because I am trying to cut and paste the image?

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Hi Richard, I wish it did look like that ..... there is a small 6" x 4" on the port side where the hot air is expelled.

Hi guys and thanks for the replies. Richard yes there is something else going on a small oil leak that hopefully is now cured and the engine has just been steam cleaned to remove the muck that has been there for a number of years. I would agree there should be a 'hole' somewhere to let fresh air in but there isnt but I struggle to imagine the setup has been like this for 40 years and not overheated before or perhaps the electric fan just about helps but is far from ideal. Bizzard its the LR2 with hydraulic LH150 box and according to the engine plate 9hp. I am considering an upgrade but what to?

Hi all I am new here but my question is on topic! I have recently purchased a lovely 42ft Harborough Marine NB with a Lister LR2 engine. She decided to overheat coming out of the Saltesford tunnel near Barnton which then prompted my research into all things Lister The engine lives under the stern deck with what I can only describe as a wooden outlet air duct connected upto the external air vent on the port side. So far so good. My concern is there appears to be no way nice fresh air can enter the air intake. The previous owner clearly had the same concerns as he fitted a huge electric fan above the engine blowing air onto the engine in an effort to rectify the lack of air being sucked into the duct on the engine. I would like to improve this for a couple of reasons. 1. The fan consumes a great deal of battery current and the fitted alternator is struggling to keep the batteries charged unless at higher revs. 2. The fan is nearly as noisy as the engine! Is there any benefit to having an external air vent on the rear of the hull and ducting leading to the air intake to help matters? Thank you for any advice in advance!