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At the moment its a Lister HRW3 with Blackstone box, It apears to be a single shaft running under the boatmans cabin. I havnt removed the engine. This will be a forth coming project.

O.K thanks. The shaft is around 7 feet long as it goes under the boatmans cabin. So 2 universal joints may be the answer.

The fly wheel is so large it wont go any lower, so the 2 shafts wont line up. Any ideas if there is a way round it ?

Could anyone advise, If the only way to fit an engine left the new output shaft from the gearbox 3 cm higher than the existing prop shaft , would a flexible coupling like an Aquadrive be the best way to get the 2 to align ?

Thanks to you all for the info. Yoda, no great rush , i will also look on the net and if i find anything i will pass it on .Cheers.

Thanks Yoda. Do you have any contacts or information on this type of prop ?

Thanks for the replys. Graham, as you know our boat is from the same builder as yours , so your reply has got me thinking. Do you know what the maximum size prop that will fit ? I spoke to crowthers today , and they were strugling to quote for this rpm. They were coming up with 46" figures for the prop and 3" shaft. Which definatly wont work with the space available. Cheers.

Can anyone tell me if an engine has a max rpm of 375 and 59 hp , is it possible to increase say 300 rpm upto a usable prop rpm ? Either hydraulic or mechanical but it must be capable of going into reverse. No its not a typo 300 rpm. Cheers.

Website Name: Black Country Narrow Boat Hire Website URL:http://www.narrowboatforhire.co.uk/ Website Description: Traditional Narrow Boat Hire Any other comments:70ft RW Davis Northwich Trader, traditional shell with portholes throughout, an engine room with a Lister HRW3 engine.

Have a look at this web site http://www.motoren.ath.cx/ Theres lots of manuals ,including Lister to down load for free.

Impeller came off very easily , using 2 flat screw drivers. Certanly no need for special tools. Thanks for all the advice.

Thanks, I will inspect the impeler tomorrow, and let you know how i get on.

Just about to fit a new impelor on my Jabsco mechanical, engine coolant pump, instructions state you need a special tool to remove impelor. Does anyone know if it can be done without the special tool ? Cheers.

Most Fire Services around the country offer free home fire saftey checks.This also includes boats if you live on board. They fit free smoke detectors and give advice on escape routes and general fire saftey issues. In the West Midlands if they spot that you have a chip pan ,they have a facility to give a free deep fat fryer if you will allow the disposal of your chip pan.This may be country wide.Give your local brigade a ring to see whats available.

Please could anyone recomend a good fender make in or around the Black Country?

Hello Baldock, Yes it is your old boat.I think i met you on the boat in Uxbridge , with David.

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My HRW 3 runs at 65 degrees centigrade, The exhaust chimney is fairly sooty, The header tank is not pressurised (vented to air) Do you think its getting up to the correct temperature ?

Anyone ?

Hello, I have a lister gear box mated to a HRW 3, On the gearbox it says " keep clutch and brake band adjusted to prevent slip" Can any one tell me how to test if it is slipping and how to adjust it ? reduction Gearbox is type 2R2-1, Serial number 29119. Thanks for your help.

Hello, Having just read the servey report on a boat i am hoping to buy, it shows that in 5 years the bottom plate has lost 0.4 mm in some areas , which isnt too bad . But it mentions areas of pitting, Do you think this is a cause for concern or is it normal ? Any other tips on specific areas to look at when checking condition prior to purchase would be most welcome. Thanks for your help.

Please can any one confirm, is 57 feet the max size narrowboat that can cruise the whole system ? Thanks.

Thanks for all the comments,Its given us plenty to think about. Cheers.

Thanks again for the usefull thoughts. Do you think the size of boat is important? Would potential hirers be put off by a full length boat?