Not chug chugging along

[SarahB]

Hi all

 

I was meant to be heading off today but typically the engine has decided it didn't want to move home.

 

It's my lovely Ruston that's just not kicking in, I've got the batteries on charge and even that's not helping whereas in the past it has.

 

Anyone have any simple suggestions that even I may be able to do??

 

We did try hand cranking but to no avail either.

 

Looks like I'll be taking some time off this week and finally investing in getting someone to give it a quick once over.

 

Arrgghh serves me right for not splashing out before winter kicked in!

 

Sarah

[denboy]

if you have not started it for a while it may have air trapped in it as the diesel may have dropped back down the pipes try bleeding it diesel egines are simple beings 9 out of 10 times if it dont start its usually fuel problems ie not getting it or air trapped

PS you still at langley mill

Edited March 29, 2008 by denis boyle

[SarahB]

if you have not started it for a while it may have air trapped in it as the diesel may have dropped back down the pipes try bleeding it diesel egines are simple beings 9 out of 10 times if it dont start its usually fuel problems ie not getting it or air trapped

PS you still at langley mill

 

Yes still at LM! Ok next tourist boater question - how do I bleed it??

 

Please don't chuckle too loudly into your afternoon beers for how useless I am )

 

Sarah

[zenataomm]

Before you go dismantling fuel systems etc. just check that the engine stop has returned after you last shut the engine down.

 

In other words if you stop your engine by pulling a knob attached to a cable that in turn is connected to the fuel pump, then make sure the knob has fully returned, sometimes it looks ok at the end you push but the business end make get kinked then the fule pump stays switched off resulting in no "Thump Thump"

[LEO]

Hi,

 

My pal Bob has a 3 cylinder Ruston which developed a starting problem, we checked everything and finally it was cured.

 

1 - make sure your batteries are in good condition and able to turn the engine over quickly enough for a fair while.

 

2 - Insert an ignited blow torch in the engine air inlet.

 

3 - Hand crank t before with the de compression lever open for a few turns before hitting the starter button.

 

Hope this helps.

 

ALBI

[denboy]

sorted pop popping nicely now

[bottle]

sorted pop popping nicely now

 

 

Well???

 

 

Spill the beans

[Keeping Up]

Well???

Spill the beans

If the engine was full of beans that would definitely stop it

 

OK I've got my coat!

[denboy]

the curse of diesel "air" should be ok now unless she moors near "proper job"he may be tempted to borrow it from her on a permanent bassis

Edited March 29, 2008 by denis boyle

[bottle]

the curse of diesel "air"

 

AAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRR, in a knowing way.

 

Thank you

[SarahB]

the curse of diesel "air" should be ok now unless she moors near "proper job"he may be tempted to borrow it from her on a permanent bassis

 

 

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

 

Ruston is chugging very happily again today. I've started it up (no hassle at all!) and it's just happily sat here chugging away to me. Nice and even, slow and happy!

 

I was ready to be a grumpy thing yesterday with the plans of moving being scuppered but now with Denis' patience and help I'm a happy boater again. And in the process I now know how to bleed my engine and if I try really hard I can do the knot that you've all been talking about.

 

Denis - if I can ever return the favour and help in anyway just shout. I owe you a boating favour )

 

Cruise now postponed for a couple of weeks so I'm tinkering until then!

 

Thanks again

 

Sarah

[denboy]

wonderfull no problemo hows it going with the drowned gulper?

[SarahB]

wonderfull no problemo hows it going with the drowned gulper?

 

Drowned gulper nice and dry - I've got a short day at work tomorrow so I'm going to re-fit it and give it another go.

 

I'm sure if it works something else will go wrong in the next 24 hours!!

 

Today I mostly sat outside with the neighbours supping wine - oops not very productive but very enjoyable )

[sansouci]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

 

Ruston is chugging very happily again today. I've started it up (no hassle at all!) and it's just happily sat here chugging away to me. Nice and even, slow and happy!

 

I was ready to be a grumpy thing yesterday with the plans of moving being scuppered but now with Denis' patience and help I'm a happy boater again. And in the process I now know how to bleed my engine and if I try really hard I can do the knot that you've all been talking about.

 

Denis - if I can ever return the favour and help in anyway just shout. I owe you a boating favour )

 

Cruise now postponed for a couple of weeks so I'm tinkering until then!

 

Thanks again

 

Sarah

 

Just interested, is your engine a twin cylinder or a 3 pot? Did you mention it was a VTH?

 

Sansouci

[denboy]

Just interested, is your engine a twin cylinder or a 3 pot? Did you mention it was a VTH?

 

Sansouci

its 1 2 vth

[Proper Job]

the curse of diesel "air" should be ok now unless she moors near "proper job"he may be tempted to borrow it from her on a permanent bassis

Langley Mill you say.......

 

I wonder if there's room for it in next door's garage

[sansouci]

its 1 2 vth

These 2 VTH's are quite popular. I know of several Nb's. fitted with them.

 

Alan White on Jemima II

Jim on Frankie

Alison & Hugh on Grimalkin

 

They pull very well even on a 60 footer. Remarkable, even on rivers as well. I have 2 which are under restoration and also its big brother the 2 VSH. Nice solid engines that will last for years.

 

Can I ask if you have found a suitable method of driving the alternators and water pump as these can be a weak point in the conversion to marine life?

 

regards