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Adamwalker64

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  1. 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

     

    1. Slim

      Slim

      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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