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Timleech

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  1. Agreed, with the limited battery voltage and capacity you might find it frustrating if you don't have a second battery. I have a Metabo 18V jigsaw, brilliant tool even if heavier than the mains equivalent, and wasn't too pricey as a bare tool, already had the batteries for other kit. Tim
  2. As per my description, two through bolts and a pich bolt between them. Looks as though there could be some weld around the bottom? Tim
  3. AFAIK the speed limit is 6mph throughout, (unless you know otherwise?) though we did pass a plastic cruiser one one of the river sections doing considerably more than that last year (and doing no obvious harm). Tim
  4. Yes, the standard Liverpool Boats arrangement is that the rudder post drops through a tube which is integral to the rudder blade. There is a central 'pinch' bolt, with a through bolt above and below this. The arrangement will work loose, sooner or later, so owners often opt to have a bit of weld added to stop this. If no welding has been done, you do have a reasonable chance - if you have long enough arms or don't mind getting into the canal - of dismantling without docking. Tim
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  6. Most boats get some wash from the prop up the rudder tube from time to time, this would soon wash out any normal grease. Paint would be much better. Tim
  7. I thought you said they were inspection doors? Tim
  8. Yes it does work well, Midland chandlers stock it. It sets hard and joints can be a pig to break, though. Tim
  9. Stag, with a suitable gasket, is a traditional method. Tim Edit to add link
  10. It used to be common practice to have isolators in the Negative on boats, and two banks could be isolated with one switch if this were done. It's rather frowned upon now, but I'll bet there are plenty of boats around which still have negative isolators. Tim
  11. That only applies if both engines have the same prop. If the prop is properly matched with your 3:1 box, it ought to be slightly more efficient and use less fuel. Tim
  12. Peter Can you see this beautiful craft? http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjQ4WDg2NA==/z/8skAAOSwstxVXYlt/$_57.JPG Tim
  13. http://www.wixroyd.com/en/page/grips-knobs
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  15. It can make an awful stink if it isn't seasoned, though!
  16. I claim my five shillings, then Tim
  17. It's just held to the front of the engine with two small bolts. Tim
  18. Maybe read my post? Tim Edit - also read this thread, if you still disagree:- http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=76223
  19. I believe they would be OT in the RN context
  20. Now that all depends whether you are talking Whit or BSW sizes (see the Gardner fuel filter thread). I believe 3/16", 1/4" and 5/16" WHIT will do most things unless you get involved with top or bottom end overhauls. Tim
  21. I bet there's a measurable temperature drop along the spout
  22. Adjustable spanners have their place, but not for routine use especially on smaller hexagons. Known with good reason in some circles as 'nut-knackerers'. Here is a C-spanner, BTW. Tim
  23. Some personal bitterness showing? What's a Whitworth C-spanner, BTW? Tim
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