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That was when refloated after repaint
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The company that cleaned fuel cut the other inspection hole in top of stern deck. The picture were taken when she was refloated after full repaint. Thanks for all the help and ideas given. Going to just book her in to yard and get them to sort it
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Can't upload other file. As to big. Basically on deck tiller is has plate with four bolts holding it on deck. When you crawl inside all that faces you is a flat piece of steel. But have solid stern with no plate.
This may be better picture
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Will try upload some photos. Have no removable plate on stern. Inside Hull have only flat still plate but when we cleaned tank cut second hole and could see pipe at bottom joining both sides together so we presume tiller runs up inside and water getting in through the tube and small pipe at bottom. To be honest had engineering friend look at it who works for local canal hire company and he came to same conclusion
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20 hours ago, David Mack said:
Rudder tube rusting through is not unknown in older boats. It never gets blacked, or even inspected, until the problem shows. If you are not leaving an oily film behind you, then diesel is not leaking out, which means the hole is located at the top of the tube, or perhaps it was never properly welded to the deck plate at the top. It's not that big a job to have it cut out and replaced. And no construction drawings are needed.
Other most likely cause of water in the fuel tank is rainwater leaking in/around the fuel filler, especially if this is of the type which is flush with the deck. Have you checked the condition of the o-ring under the filler cap?
Many thanks to all for help. Going to try pressure test. But think it's going to be rudder tube like said probably corroded. So presume out of water job.
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Yea think you definitely got it right. Think next course is drain tank again and get camera in there thanks
10 minutes ago, David Mack said:Rudder tube rusting through is not unknown in older boats. It never gets blacked, or even inspected, until the problem shows. If you are not leaving an oily film behind you, then diesel is not leaking out, which means the hole is located at the top of the tube, or perhaps it was never properly welded to the deck plate at the top. It's not that big a job to have it cut out and replaced. And no construction drawings are needed.
Other most likely cause of water in the fuel tank is rainwater leaking in/around the fuel filler, especially if this is of the type which is flush with the deck. Have you checked the condition of the o-ring under the filler cap?
Neck filler is old school so is raised think must be tube going to get camera in have look. Thanks
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Thanks for reply. Problem is water in fuel. Have had tank cleaned etc twice it was absolutely spot less. Fitted racor water filter. Ran fine for two weeks in marina stationary but under pressure water gets in. Fuel tank is two separate joined by connecting tube. General concensus is water going up through rudder tube and in too tank via possible weakness in steel tube. Head gasket good and checked all other connections. Any thoughts much appreciated
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Hello just shot in the dark. I own 1985 arcrite fabrication 40 ft narrowboat. Would anyone know of how I could obtain copies of construction drawings for this type of boat. Specifically the design of fuel tank. I know they made 100 and went over to building cruisers. Any pointers will be very much appreciated
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OK good thought. Many thanks
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Hello I have a under the counter weed hatch. I think that is how you refer to it. My narrowboat build date is approx 1980s. It has two bolts on either side them coming up from the underside of the top plate into the lid is a bolt that someone has put in and tapped off with a weld. There is approx 4 inches from water level to the top of hatch. Has anyone encountered this before and does it spell impending doom. I need to clear prop of somthing wrapped around it. Many thanks for ideas, information.
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Have just looked and it seems wrong seals provided in. Packaging bought another one and the explanation of the seals placement makes sense. Had 4 large seals hence confusion. Thanks
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Many thanks for your help. Yes you are correct as it does pool around the bottom of the filter housing. Much appreciate your time and knowledge
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Ah so two big ones on top and two on bottom. Plus one little one for bolt. Could explain why leaking only had one one each when took it apart.
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No drain hole in this one. Many thanks for the thought. Gonna strip it out and try again. But still puzzled why so many seals perhaps because it may be different ones for other applications
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OK. Thanks. All unions good and tight it's just seeping from bottom. The filter is a good old fram one. I will pull it apart weekend and see what I got. Like said many thanks for help and reply l
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Hello thanks for help. Had two large seals in packaging and one small o ring. Have fitted o ring under washer and one seal top and bottom. Could this be problem. Trouble is last person who owned her was a bit off a texas ranger when came to looking after her. So only put it back way it came out so it could be wrong.
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Just changed fuel filter on 1.5 bmc engine. Diesel seems to be gathering around the bottom of of the filter housing have fitted new seals as per workshop manual. Any ideas help much appreciated. Thanks in advance for help
Arcrite narrowboat
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No idea. Was done before bought her. Had this problem ever since I got her