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  1. Thanks for the replys Ill post when i have found the problem ans a solution
  2. Thanks for the reply Tony. When im next at the boat i intend to use my Pila suction pump to see what is at the bottom of the tank. Then it might be wise to remove all the old fuel leave the tank to dry out, clean the tank out and refill with fresh I have sent the direct injectors to be serviced as they had gummed up I will post when i sort out the reason for the problem
  3. Hello fellow boaters Has anyone seen/had this type of Bug? We had the fuel pollished 18mts ago when we had the Black slimy gunge which blocked the fuel feed line,and some of this Ginger sticky granular "dead bugs" Fuel only from hire boat base....dosed with marine 16 plus other product from tank polishing Co and a water absorbing device in the bottom of the tank . We have done about 50hrs plus some engine running up to temperature over the winter Also it seems to of changed the diesel from standard red to a straw colour in the bottom of the tank 2x quality filters in line the primary one heavly contaminated no water, secondry filter no water but in the base but some Ginger bug
  4. If you have no luck I have owned and worked on the Ducati V twins (and various old and new machines) I may still have some manuals and tools From your profile location you are not to far away im near Stevenage and i might be able to come over if you are stuck
  5. Hi, Which model Lombardini is it . If its a 1502 We had one in our previous boat. It started misfiring, i sent the injectors to be serviced. I asked the then new agents fot the clearance setting (I ordered a manual which was on back order)for the roller rocker which operated the individual injectors. I was told it was the same as the valve clearances. I fitted them and set the clearances as advised. WHITE SMOKE filled the cut from the exhaust. I am reasonably experianced with engine so double checked everything. When the engine manual arrived and i read it i had been given incorrect information. The setting up of the injectors is fairly complicated (the injectors have to stop "dribbling" at a preset position before tdc) and requires some special equipment which i still have. I also have the manual which also covers other engine types The new agents are www.bryco.co.uk/Lombardini‎ who i have delt with with other engines and were very helpful.
  6. Thanks for all the replies folks I think we will book a mooring on the river to be sure of a place. If there is room in Bancroft Basin we might just moor there for 48hrs Cheers all
  7. Hi All We are going to the Stratford River festival on the 2nd July on our Narrowboat Has anyone been before and can advise the best places to moor It seems we can book in for a mooring on the river, which we would consider Or is it better to moor on the canal, we don't mind walking a couple of miles, or catching a bus, or a taxi to the event Thanks
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  14. Hi,, If all else fails, you could try Keys Galore London NW1 020 7586 7941 If your key as a number on it is worth ringing them Ive used them in the past for car/motorcycle/plant keys Or try a local locksmith who may have suitable blanks All the best
  15. Hi there, I use .... Metcheck.com.....you can put in your local area and get about a week in advance. Its been as good as any others ive used, usually better
  16. My stainless tank had a 2ins crack where the filler tube joined the tank. I cleaned the area and applied JB Weld in two thinish layers then quite a wedge to give it strength. It is still ok after 4 yrs
  17. Slide show worked for me Looked like a good gathering Thanks
  18. Thanks for all the replies When ive finished ill post some before and after pics. Cheers all
  19. A friend has a Gardner in his Narrowboat We recently serviced it,he has asked me if i would "smarten" it up for him I have restored cars and motorcycles so have general knowledge of how to go about this The main thing is the paint on it is peeling off in lumps Could i have some advice on. 1, How to prepare the surface 2, What sort of primer 3, What is the best type of paint 3, What colour is correct 4, Where can i purchase some from 5, ANY OTHER ADVICE would be much appreciated Thanks
  20. My recent experiance with a similar problem, turned out to be alternator to battery main charge wire. The terminals looked ok, but after i had thoroughly abraded and re crimpted them it solved theproblem. Might be worth cleaning and crimping up all the conections
  21. EP Barrus in Bicester use Yanmar engines for their Shire range and they have PRM Gearboxes fitted http://www.barrus.co.uk/
  22. Also if you have water filters, they should be drained as ive had those crack
  23. bridge100

    Lister FR2

    Just a thought If you have a normal fuel tank (not a day tank) Ive known the feed pipe from the tank to be sucking in air if its corroded If the tank is full and above the holes it all runs ok When the level goes down it exposes the holes to the air
  24. Hi We are going from Limehouse-Brentford on Thursday 21st July locking out at 16.00 We have two VHF operators with portable radios who have done the trip before. If it fits in with your timings you would be welcome to join us. Paddington - Limehouse is as mentioned about 6 hrs (giving time to remove the plastic bags)
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