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monkeyhanger

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  1. Thanks to all the people who ventured forth with information. It looks like I've got the correct injector pump, which was my main concern. I've still got to sort the diesel leakdown problem, however. I've got another pump as a spare, which, incidentally DOES have a dipstick, so I guess I'll have to give that a try and see what happens. Thanks again. Jack
  2. I'm certain I looked through the engine 'ole doors at this engine at the weekend at Braunston. Don't recall seeing the 'ecky thump name, though. Jack
  3. It's the marine version. Pump and flywheel are next to each other. Jack
  4. I'm not on the boat at present, so I've had to dig out some old photos from when I built the engine in my front garden! From the photos it appears the the front (flywheel) cylinder is fed from the port furthest from the engine centre line. I assume you're referring to spill timing the injection- I've done that and it's correct. Jack
  5. Sounds like a very sensible solution. My pump, unfortunately, does not have a dipstick fitment, so I have made up a small swan neck pipe and fitted it to what I assume is the oil level plug in the back of the pump body. I have a small catch can located underneath the swan neck to collect the drips. Interestingly, if I drive the boat gently, or have a few locks to go through, the catch can will remain empty. If I have a lockless section and get the chance to wind the engine up for a length of time so that it gets good and hot, I can then expect to find a can of oil/diesel mixture there the following morning. I've often wondered if there may be a crack in the pump body which only opens up enough when it gets really hot. Jack
  6. Thanks for the prompt reply. I have recently had new elements put in the pump, and had it recalibrated. The engine always starts first time and doesn't smoke more than would normally be expected, but it does seem to have a mind of its own as regards tickover. On occasions it will run well for (say) a week, then it will decide to tick over slowly, and the hand start mechanism rattles, so I adjust the speed up a little, then the following day it runs faster and I end up fiddling again to slow it down a touch. The joys of old engines, I suppose! On a slightly different tack, I find that I have an amount of leakdown of diesel from the upper chamber of the CAV pump into the oilbath at the bottom, so diluting the oil. I'm concerned about wear and potential damage to the cam due to the lack of lubrication of the diesel compared to pure oil. I find that I regularly have to put a good squirt of oil in there to compensate, with the subsequent problems of overfilling the pump sump. Do you think I'm being overcautious? Jack
  7. I have a JP2 in my boat, which I built from an incomplete pile of pieces (the engine, not the boat). The missing pieces were sourced, bit by bit, elsewhere.I bought the injector pump from a young guy in the northeast, included it in the engine build, and the engine runs. (and has done for 20 years) However, I've always had at the back of my mind the thought that the pump I have may not the exact one for my engine. I know that these pumps were fitted to several types of engine, each of which will have had their own fuel delivery requirements.Does anyone have any data as to which pump should be fitted to which engine? My engine is a 1949 marine unit( I checked the number with a list printed in Waterways World many years ago), and the pump I have is numbered BPE 2B 707100. Also stamped on the pump body is S533 and No14556R. My own suspicion is that the pump was originally fitted on a stationary engine as the outlet ports on the top have had the numbers 1 and 2 reversed. Would this make any difference to the running of my engine if it came from a stationary engine? Any information and/or thoughts would be much appreciated. Jack
  8. I bought some 5/16 whitworth ones from Tony Redshaw over the weekend. He said he makes them, so if you need those, or a different size, have a word with him. Jack
  9. Thanks to all the people who so kindly offered suggestions. The inclined plane certainly sounds interesting, and I'll try to give it a visit. However, I will be only passing through the region on this occasion, and my OP was to try to find an interesting town, hopefully on the bank of the canal, in which to spend a night.Treves or Homps sound like they may do the job nicely. Thanks, Jack.
  10. I shall be driving to Spain this summer, and part of my journey will take me close to the Canal du Midi, in Southern France. I'm in the process of planning my journey, and thought it would be nice to have an overnight stop somewhere interesting on or near the canal. I've stopped in Carcassonne before, which was great, but I'd like to try somewhere else this time. I'll be crossing the border into Spain at Perpignan, so I'll need to find somewhere towards the eastern end of the canal. Does anyone have any recommendations for an interesting town or two?
  11. I would hazard a guess that the GU from Cowroast to Brentford would be among the longest downhill stretches- of course you could then go out onto the Thames and then go as far as you fancy.
  12. Ok--Ricky then. All the best. Jack
  13. Hi Mike. I've got one of these little cam thingies in the cellar somewhere. I'll bring it to Little Venice for you.Drive gently till then. Jack
  14. You could try Mick Betts, who is on narrowboat "Agnes Blomfield", moored just below Cosgrove Lock. He's done some excellent fender work for me.
  15. I've used Medlock in Mare St,Hackney, Amp in Amhurst Rd, Hackney, and Crossfold in Cambridge Heath Rd, Bethnal Green. All of them good.
  16. That Plumbers merchant has now closed down, but Harworth Heating will sell twin wall flue pipe, and there is quite a bit on ebay at the moment. It may suit your requirements. Good Luck!
  17. There seems to have been a problem when I added my reply, and this has somehow got mixed up with the previous post, however the important facts are in there if you read carefully. Sorry about that. Jack
  18. I was considering it for sometime in July-keep adding posts, maybe others might fancy it. Jack
  19. I've used CJ Diesels in Isleworth for work on my JP2 injector pump, AND they have some injector spares. I've also had exceptional work done at Phelps Transport in Hackney, which is right on my doorstep. They are on the edge of the River Lea, too, handy if you want to take your boat for a little trip. Tel no 0208 533 3399
  20. I needed to buy some white cord for some decorative ropework I was doing. As I was intending to visit Braunston over the weekend, I phoned Tradline Fenders to see if they had some of what I wanted in stock. They did, but unfortunately they would not be open on Sunday when I would be there. "Don't worry, we'll leave it for you (in an agreed place), and put the money you owe for it in the letterbox", they said.This I did, thinking what honest,trusting people. After completing my decorative ropework back home in London, it occurred to me that I could use some more of the cord I'd bought for a different job. I phoned Tradline again, and as I have no plans to visit Braunston until June, Tradline offered to post it to me. The total cost would be no more than a few quid. I offered to pay by credit card, or send a cheque, whichever they preferred. "When are you next in Braunston?" I was asked. "Not until the festival in June" I replied. "Pop in and pay us then" was their reply. I cannot praise the people at Tradline highly enough.They are extremely helpful, honest, and the quality of their work is second to none. I anyone needs fenders, ropework or rope fittings, and you are in the Braunston area, look them up. You won't be disappointed. (Usual disclaimers about not being related, and no financial connections, etc, etc.)
  21. Thanks very much to the members who replied with some very useful info. I've managed to get just the can I needed from Terence, who is a regular contributor to this forum. He was extremely helpful and informative, and the can was a very reasonable price. If any else needs an unpainted Buckby Can, Terence is definitely the man to speak to. Thanks again. Jack
  22. Try Laburnum Boat Club. Laburnum St, London E2, very close to where they are based.Phone 0207 729 2915. I think they may already know Laburnum BC-checking their site again, I recognise one of their boats. They will certainly help if they can. Jack
  23. Can anyone suggest where I can buy a good quality, galvanised, unpainted water can, please?
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