Finally had my Kelvin running at the weekend

[Floaty Me Boaty]

Managed to get to to her and stayed the weekend, making a list of where i want her to be.

Great weekend, apart from the weather.

Just need to find a Kelvin specialist to give her a service for me.

 

 

Edited April 18, 2023 by Floaty Me Boaty
Typo :-)

[stagedamager]

give Tom a call at Langley Mill Boatyard, he's great with Kelvins. O1773 76o758.

 

Kind regards

 

Dan

[Floaty Me Boaty]

Thanks Dan.

Not sure when she was last serviced, hence why a pro is required. 

Runs well and only just over 300 hrs since she was stripped and rebuilt.

Can't wait to start detailing her and get her glistening in that early morning sun.

 

[dave moore]

If it’s only 300 hours since the rebuild, I wouldn’t have thought too much would need doing if it runs sweet and clean. Good luck with it. Lovely motors!

[Floaty Me Boaty]

Hi Dave,

Nice to hear from you.

I remember when we met up last year you saying that there wasn't a lot to do, but what about a yearly service etc.

Certainly got a conversation going when she was running at the weekend.

 

Will need to source some touch up paint and get the Brasso out, when i get back from the USA.

[dave moore]

I remember it well. Who forgot to close the injector drains? I fitted an hour meter to ours to help tell running hours for an oil change. I’ve heard good things about Tom.

[BEngo]

Annual Service:

 

Pump the oil out.

 

Take off at least one side door.  Clean out the sump.  An old tablespoon can be useful.  Plenty of rag is essential.

Remove and clean the oil strainer.  Refit strainer, side doors etc.

Refill the sump.

 

Remove rocker covers.  Check the valve clearances.

Remove and blow through the petrol jet.  Refit.

  Check the oil wicks are all working by standing the rocker covers on a thick newspaper.  Fill the oil wells. Wait for 1--2 hours.  Look at the newspaper.  It should have two oil spots per cover, where the wicks drip.  If not fit a new wick where the spot is missing.

Reassemble  rockers etc.

 

If it is going OK leave the injectors alone.  If not remove injectors for a clean and service by a specialist.

Change the injection pump oil.

Drain the water traps.

 Change the fuel filters.

Change the governor oil.

Change the governor packing if it is leaking.

Change the water pump packing if its leaking.

Change the gearbox oil.

Clean the "spare" spark plug if fitted.

 

N

[Floaty Me Boaty]

WOW, thanks for a very comprehensive reply.

 

I was going through the bag full of documents  that came with the boat, and recall reading along those lines.

There was even a copy of the original build spec from Kelvin.

 

I will still give Tom a call as an expert ear is always best, in my opinion.

 

Although i love playing with mechanics, a yearly service, by a Pro, maybe best, until i am 100% confident in maintaining her myself.

 

Old WW and AF spanners and sockets are ready to go.

[BEngo]

Remember the engine was designed for day-to-day servicing to be done by Scots fisher folk.  Only bigjobs needed a mechanic.  It is not complicated!  Certainly talk to Tom, and to Dick Goble.  Both know their Kelvin onions and will give you sound advice.

 

N

[Floaty Me Boaty]

Thanks, will do that today.

Reading the Kelvin Manual, they certainly gear their servicing for the fishing fleet.

Just need a Scotch bottle, for the governor, and i'll be there. 🙂

 

Would you have Dick Goble's contact details please?

[BEngo]

Have a look at:

http://skynet.me.uk/kelvin/download/drawings/dgoble.html

 

N