RLWP Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 More inflammation needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snappytd Posted March 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 9 hours ago, Tony Brooks said: What format are the photos in? The forum software may not accept some propitiatory Apple format. I have no problem uploading JPG s Hope this will work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 The red can in pix 1 is a filter, shut off the fuel tap in pix 2, remove filter and see what is in it, if its water and muck wash it out in clean fuel or white spirit. The fuel pump in pix 3 has a course filter under the bowl which is held on by the knob and stirrup over the top. Clean it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 Well done. Yes you have found a fuel filter in photo , the red thing. I think it has a bolt holding the red bowl on from the bottom but petrol and fumes are highly flammable so take great care. Fuel tap off, container tight underneath the filter, undo bolt and drop the lot into the container. Get the container off the boat as fast as possible to minimise the fumes collecting in the bilge. There shoudl be a small filter inside. If its metal of felt you can try cleaning it, if paper and card it really should be replaced but if there is not much dirt in it you can tsts things by leaving teh filter out for a short time. The finger screws on top are for bleeding but a sits petrol I would not bleed. The domed thing with a steel wire clip and finer nut in the second photo is the lift pump and there shoudl be a metal strainer under the dome. Same precautions re petrol apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snappytd Posted March 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 11 minutes ago, snappytd said: Hope this will work I also did this video of what happens when I try to start it Download Attachment Available until 21 Apr 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snappytd Posted March 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 I know it’s a massive ask in these difficult times and so grateful of all the advice given but I am just rubbish with mechanics and bout to make the situation worse...is there anyone in warkwickshire or near Ventnor marina that would have a look at this for me...I will gladly pay....I really want to get out on the canal during these times just to keep me from loosing my mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 I think you have already been advised Calcutt Boats, It should not be too hard to pole and pull the boat there. They will probably want it on their works area in the marina so there are no locks. Don't Ventnor have a tame mechanic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Tony Brooks said: Don't Ventnor have a tame mechanic? Maybe it is easier to sit in front of the computer and ask "will anyone come and fix my boat" rather that walk (or even phone) the marina office and ask if they have a mechanic. According to their website they do : Wigrams Turn Marina has onsite engineers available to help with your narrowboat servicing and repair work at Ventnor. This service will need to be prebooked, please contact the marina office (at either Ventnor or Wigrams) for more information and we will be happy to help. Edited March 22, 2020 by Alan de Enfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 Take a walk to Wigwams, Find Martyn Tilson, harbour master, lives on a boat Lazy Moon 2 he is a really good guy, he will find you a mechanic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snappytd Posted March 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 Thanks I will try contacting them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movin' on Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) 57 minutes ago, snappytd said: I know it’s a massive ask in these difficult times and so grateful of all the advice given but I am just rubbish with mechanics and bout to make the situation worse...is there anyone in warkwickshire or near Ventnor marina that would have a look at this for me...I will gladly pay....I really want to get out on the canal during these times just to keep me from loosing my mind You could join RCR and have 12 months peace of mind with any other problems your new boat might throw at you - they will allow you to join with a pre-existing problem - or at least they used to with a slight additional premium which was less than a 1hr call out charge...……….. I've been a member for years and a couple of vintage engine issues over that time have more than paid for the entire membership - really worth a look Edited March 22, 2020 by Halsey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Halsey said: Just had to correct that for you.?? With pleasure, thanks for asking. TD' Edited March 22, 2020 by Tracy D'arth Poster didn't see the funny side of the post, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movin' on Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Tracy D'arth said: Just had to correct that for you.?? Sorry but that's not my experience nor something you should have been able to do - please would you alter it and make your point in a different way - I didn't say it nor do I believe it so not funny/helpful. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Tony Brooks said: I think you have already been advised Calcutt Boats, It should not be too hard to pole and pull the boat there. They will probably want it on their works area in the marina so there are no locks. Don't Ventnor have a tame mechanic? There are three locks Correct - I mixed up Ventnor and Wigrams I have to be on Calcutt lane some time in the next week or two, my insurance is already registered with Ventnor Marina Richard Edited March 22, 2020 by RLWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 59 minutes ago, RLWP said: There are three locks Correct - I mixed up Ventnor and Wigrams I have to be on Calcutt lane some time in the next week or two, my insurance is already registered with Ventnor Marina Richard Even if it was Wigrams Calcutt would probably work on it (as its probably a very simple job) on the offside of the water point or above the lock moorings so still no locks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snappytd Posted March 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 Thanks for all your suggestions got the engine going today with the help of one of my neighbors in the marina....such a great community 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, snappytd said: Thanks for all your suggestions got the engine going today with the help of one of my neighbors in the marina....such a great community Thanks for coming back and your thanks but whilst we are very happy to try to help we always appreciate knowing what was wrong so it can be added to our pool of knowledge. That way it can perhaps help someone else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 Come on, come on - what was the problem? Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzard Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 If not fuel, Damp ignition, points and condenser, possibly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 5 hours ago, bizzard said: If not fuel, Damp ignition, points and condenser, possibly. If it has a Ford distributor I seem to remember they had a habit of loosing the contact base plate earth connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Tony Brooks said: If it has a Ford distributor I seem to remember they had a habit of loosing the contact base plate earth connection. I can't help thinking I am so much happier working on diesels. Blocked carburettor jets, manifold air leaks, a myriad low and high tension electrical problems. Not my concern Mind you, I still have a Bonneville T140E to evict from my unit. Carburettor problems... Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, RLWP said: I can't help thinking I am so much happier working on diesels. Blocked carburettor jets, manifold air leaks, a myriad low and high tension electrical problems. Not my concern Mind you, I still have a Bonneville T140E to evict from my unit. Carburettor problems... Richard On the other hand, when your BMC A-series won't start, its always the carbytooter or the sparkography that's the problem. When I got my first diesel that wouldn't start, I was faintly shocked to realise it had neither! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Mike the Boilerman said: On the other hand, when your BMC A-series won't start, its always the carbytooter or the sparkography that's the problem. When I got my first diesel that wouldn't start, I was faintly shocked to realise it had neither! It used to be the points before I eliminated them. SU carbs are pretty tolerant, plus I got rid of one of those It's usually the damn SU petrol pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, RLWP said: It used to be the points before I eliminated them. SU carbs are pretty tolerant, plus I got rid of one of those It's usually the damn SU petrol pump You can tell that just by listening.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 Just now, Mike the Boilerman said: You can tell that just by listening.... Yeah - no rattling from behind the drivers seat That has also improved since the pump was replaced with one that doesn't use points. Now the most likely reason for not starting is because the six gallon tank is empty Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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