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I have 70mm cables on five domestic batteries (12345) I have the in/out diagonally opposite but one battery in if that makes sense. That is the pos in/out is on battery No2 and the neg in/out on battery No 4. I think I picked up this configuration on the forum some time ago so I am not claiming credit.
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4 hours ago, blackrose said:
I'd check how slippery it is when it's wet before putting it alongside the boat.
I agree, I've seen this stuff (no idea what make) not only wet and slippery but slimy and slippery
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22 minutes ago, Jen-in-Wellies said:
You can get to Liverpool no problem and the Rufford Branch (official 62' limit), which give access to the Lancaster canal. What about the Leeds and Liverpool from Wigan to Leeds? Officially this is 60', but is there enough wriggle wrong to get a 62' boat through the locks diagonally? That would give you a cross Pennine loop. Would the volunteer lockies on the staircases give you grief for trying?
Jen
Technically there is wriggle room on Wigan Flight BUT the gates leak so much as to risk flooding over the bows or if coming down, flooding engine hole. At best getting wet feet. I did it in a 60 footer coming down - never again.
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Some good tips and some amusing replies. Thanks folks
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I washed my lines last year and seems they are due another clean. I put them in the auto washer but it occurred to me that I would be washing out the natural oils. I wondered about a mix of baby oil in the rise water or fabric softener. Any ideas? Incidentally the wash brought out a fair bit of grit.
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18 hours ago, Laurie.Booth said:
My Austin 7 had a manual choke and on the steering wheel a lever to advance and retard the ignition.
Try explaining that to kids today.
Austin 7 eh? Brings back memories when my brother and I restored a couple of these. I recall that if the Adv/Retard lever was moved up and down fast one could occasionally get a spark sufficient to fire the engine. Anyway nice piece of motor you have there.
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I think the biggest problem would be not which gauge needed but where to get them from for a slow revving engine. Oil pressure gauges can be sourced but tachos with the low rev range and authentic white dial face, in my experience, are difficult if not impossible to find.
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Not stainless steel as all as is not stainless as is hard to remove scratches that will impair smooth running. Not familiar with PTFE runners but imagine it would scour eventually.. I'd go for brass as any scouring or damage can be buffed out. If kept polished brass should not require any form of lubrication to attract dirt and grit.
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I am full of admiration of people going live aboard in later life but I would not give up my house. I have met a few people who unfortunately have developed illnesses etc associated with advancing years (stroke for one). They are struggling to remain afloat and do not have a house to return to as they sold up years back. Go live aboard by all means but keep at least a small property (rent it out) if possible just in case poor health hits. The philosophy of 'the only way I will leave the cut is in a wooden box' is to be applauded, but sometimes the reality is that people can slowly become incapacitated in one form or another or suffer life changing illnesses.
I wouldn't deter anyone from taking the plunge but think ahead. Enjoy a new lifestyle but have a plan B just in case
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22 hours ago, Naughty Cal said:
Not sure i would bother getting out of bed for £21k!
Lucky you to be in a position to make the choice, a lot of people work hard for less than £21k and not by choice.
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My solution did not work so I'm still looking to source a pump body. HELP!!!!!!
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Just for info, I managed to get sorted thanks to Walsh of Manchester, seemed he has one of those boxes with stuff labelled 'might come in handy sometime' and luckily for me had a body part for an Amal pump. Thanks everyone for the responses
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1 hour ago, Bob Tidy said:
Tony and Paul Redshaw stock the service kits and may have the part you require, you will need a photo though cos there are several variations.
The lever is transferable to a new body if you have to go down that route with modifications to your pipework.
01327 700219Yep, good idea thanks
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2 hours ago, mross said:
Yes done that thanks but theirs are for later Gardner's and wrong g pipe fittings for me. Thanks anyway
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Am trying to locate a source for spares forthe Amal 120 series lift pump. The thread on the fuel delivery to engine side is partially stripped and can't quite get a good seal. Ideally I need to replace the lower body section hence my search. The pump was also used on Gardner's centuries ago but current Gardner replacements have different size unions and rocker arm. Anybody got one in exchange for cash or know someone who has? Alternatively how to overcome the partial stripped thread with a fuel tight result. Help appreciated
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This was on the L&L at Burscough year or so back. It was in much better nick then. The cabin was made entirely of drawer fronts and had an upright piano sat on the stern. At the time there was a guy, two young adult women and a couple of kids. All very happy and friendly although not giving anything away about background. The boat sat well in the water and was man powered. Never any rubbish where they moored and when they moved you couldn't tell there had been a boat there. Unlike many others who leave all kinds of rubbish.
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The Boat Shed at Uplands Marina T&M Anderton
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Thanks for all the comments folks, just for info, I need a mooring off line with hook up, fuel and pump out. Also safe car park and about 1 1/2 hrs drive from home. I seldom stay overnight in the marina except for first and last night of my trip. The info provided by members is very useful. I think I am near to a decision.
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I am seeking out fresh marina moorings and have the following on my shortlist:
Aston at Stone
Overwater at Audlem
Aqueduct at Church Minshull
Great Haywood
Would appreciate comments from anyone with experience of any of the above.
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Give the zips a good scrub with soapy water to get rid of dirt. When dry spray with silicone (furniture polish will do it) as previously suggested. Avoid oil, WD40 or grease as this will attract dust and eventually impair the zip slide.
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I have set my preferences to no email notification but am still getting them. I set a couple of times some weeks ago but no effect on the notifications. What have I done wrong?
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18 minutes ago, Chewbacka said:
I think you mean these - http://www.waterscape.com/things-to-do/boating/guides
Presumably you are aware of the interactive map, but it is not downloadable - https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network
Spot on Chewbacca, waterscape info is the one and yes I am aware of the other site but thanks for telling me. Much appreciate you taking the trouble to dig out the info
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I am looking for the print off CRT Canal cruising guides but can't find them on the website. I found the maps but found the guides useful in the past. Do they still exist?
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13 hours ago, mark99 said:
Sorry but it's just a self selecting, self righteous club. "We were shown an arbitary set rules of how to display a square patterned textile therefore we have been given an excuse to show how we are better than you sods who were never shown".
Fecking ridiculous.
Grow up or travel the uk and educate everyone to the same level before you display your faux indignance. Or nod knowingly to yourselves and forgive the good intentions of others.
Ooooooh! .......self righteous.........grow up...... It's only pub banter that's why it is in the virtual pub. Sorry for causing irritation nay distress!!
Interconnecting (5) Multiple batteries
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Need some help here, this is my layout, I assume it's obvious and down to me being slow but don't know where 42224 comes in or 44444 in 'the other method' (whichever that is). Is this better or worse than Smartgauge method 2 (POs in/out at batt 1 and Neg in/out at at batt 5)? As I said I got this from some other source as being an improvement on Smartgauge method 2. Help appreciated