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Mike - Just bought a new one. Old one gave up the ghost over winter. Tony and David- I tried with the key turned right today. No joy. Going to check behind ammeter for loose wires this weekend. Tbf due to the z drive not turning left I had the steering wheel off and replaced the cog thing in behind. So could have pulled something out easily. Will get back to you. For pub now. Thanks Yes. I doubt I'm in the clear with the steering issue. But I dont think she will be out of water this year.

It was never the engine I had issues with z drive Relying to dave there The z drive wouldn't go left on me when in gear. Like was really stuck. I had so many people look at it, scratching their heads. We lifted the back of her up. Turned the z drive round to look too. Then one day, it worked. And has since. Had issues with the morse box too. The way the past owner had it was not right. Managed to take it apart and sort it. Also had seized cables. That's been sorted too

Thanks Tony Yes it's anti clockwise to heat glow plugs. Thanks for reminding me as I have an issue with them too. Wondered also if you knew where to buy new wiring for these. Pictured below are mine. The second of 4 must have come off on previous owner as its taped up . This looks like an easy enough job to replace, no? It doesn't seem to affect starting engine. 20 to 30 secs on glow plugs and she starts without issue.

I know Tony regarding learning curve. I've had problem after problem with this boat. Which isn't me complaining. So when running boat, I should switch key back, or leave it turned to right? It is indeed a cruiser . Its a 1976 buckingham 27ft boyo with enfield z drive. It was used little over the last decade. So there's been a few issues. But I've managed to get her running after months of head scratching, asking questions and some cursing 🤣

Thanks Tony. First off, I was instructed to turn the ignition key off when engine starts from gentleman i bought boat off. I was warned never to have red light on. Oh dear! I will try what you suggested in morning. And no, I don't have a clue about a multi Meter but I'm moored in a club so I will ask someone to try for me when I see them. In terms of banks I only have the one starter battery and nothing else. All my lights , pumps ect work off the starter. Again, I will try it with ignition key on in the morning , give it some revs and perhaps turning key off was the issue. Fingers crossed

No idea what you mean mate. What's domestic battery current? Sorry, I don't know much about these. I'm pretty sure it should be feeding amps back to starter. That's how it worked previously. I just changed my starter . It's used but it seems grand.

Hi folks, My bmc 1.5 engine isn't taking back any amps to starter. Thinking something loose as I took her down the canal to a fella as I noticed it wasn't working - only for it to work then. But then on my way back up - nowt. I am new to boats and engines. I have made a wee youtube video for you to see. Also a loose belt anyone know how to tighten (see in video) Thanks very much link below https://youtube.com/shorts/tGTZcJK_XYA?feature=share

Thanks Tony It seems it was the morse end I hadn't attached properly I've got it sorted I think Thank you

Hi folks , Complete novice here. Recently i purchased a 27ft cruiser with bmc 1.8 engine connected to enfield z drive . I've had various issues. But the current one is my cables that run from control panel. My accelerator snapped at the threaded part in morse control. I have replaced this however, with both cables connected it will not go into reverse. I believe this is due to the arm that the accelerator cable connects to on engine isn't going far enough to left, if it even does at all (I know little) I have added some pictures of accelerator connector in both positions along with pic of morse control. I can provide more pictures . Would love your help because I'm scratching my head . Thanks so much Chris