Adamwalker64
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Hi slim I’m just about to pick my old boat up and need to give the engine a good service it’s the same 1.8 bmc that you said you had I want to take all the bits with me so I can do it before I move off don’t suppose you know what kind of air / fuel/ oil filters I’ll need also what’s the best oil for engine
long shot but you never know
hope you don’t mind me asking
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Hi,
The BMC 1.8 is , as you know, marinized by individuals and not to a set pattern. As a result you really need to check out the engine first. However I'll give you a few tips based on my lump.
Oil filter. Widely available as fitted to a 70s/80s Sherpa van. Although no longer mentioned in their charts a Halfords HOF 202 iis the one I usually fit.
Engine oil. An obsolete specification cc or cd 15/40 is what you need. You might find it in an independent motor factors. You will find it on line when buying larger quantiles pays off. (full oil change needs roughly 5 litres).
Fuel filter. Depends what was fitted but I'll lay odds it's a CAV /Delphi 296. Watch out for the sealing rings
Air filter. Odds are you've got nothing or a very basic mesh filter that just needs rinsing out
Alternator belt might need an early change but again I would suggest inspecting it to check condition and size. Size might still be visible when the best replacement is a Gates (again available on line).
Finally do you have a workshop manual? A bit of searching on line will turn up a full download of one. (not a site where you have to sign up to of provide any personal info.
Think the above might give you a steer ,
Frank
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