Bobbin Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hi, I am having difficulty finding an engineer to service my Saab model G engine. I have be doing it myself for the last 2 years, but now I need help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cereal tiller Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 am sure your engine is in fact a SABB,and not a SAAB. SAABis a vehicle and aircraft manufacturer. SABB are manufacturers of fishing boat engines,try googling with the correct spelling,many have confused the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper ghost Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I love these engines and they are so easy to work on I would have thought any diesel mechanic could work on it. Casp' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timleech Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hi, I am having difficulty finding an engineer to service my Saab model G engine. I have be doing it myself for the last 2 years, but now I need help. Is there a problem with it, or just routine service? Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbin Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Is there a problem with it, or just routine service? Tim Yes, the last time I started it up there was a very loud knocking sound for a few seconds. and it is getting a bit stiff when I engage reverse gear. am sure your engine is in fact a SABB,and not a SAAB. SAABis a vehicle and aircraft manufacturer. SABB are manufacturers of fishing boat engines,try googling with the correct spelling,many have confused the two. Sorry WILL DO BETTER NEXT TIME!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cereal tiller Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 the loud knocking on startup could a weepy injector,when was the injector last reconditioned? does the engine knock excessively on the overrun,or light load? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbin Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I love these engines and they are so easy to work on I would have thought any diesel mechanic could work on it. Casp' So many people like the sound they make. I just feel I need more help as I have been looking after it myself, and it made a loud knocking noise last time I started her up on Friday. She is out of the water at the moment being blacked. Thanks Bobbin the loud knocking on startup could a weepy injector,when was the injector last reconditioned? does the engine knock excessively on the overrun,or light load? I don't know when the injector was last reconditioned, Iv'e had the boat for 2 years and 3 months now. It was a bit of a mess when I bought it.Last Friday was the first time it has happened, when I first turned the engine on. That was the first time I have turned the engine on since returning from Liverpool. I had to stop 9 times all together to clear the prop the canal was so filthy. I ran the engine for 12 hours to get back to my home mooring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timleech Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Yes, the last time I started it up there was a very loud knocking sound for a few seconds. and it is getting a bit stiff when I engage reverse gear. Does it have the original Sabb remote gear control with a very heavy Morse-type cable? These can get gummed up/worn after many years' use, best cure is a new cable (available but expensive). No connection with the knocking, which if you're lucky might just be the injector as has been suggested. You might be unlucky, of course . Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbin Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Does it have the original Sabb remote gear control with a very heavy Morse-type cable? These can get gummed up/worn after many years' use, best cure is a new cable (available but expensive). No connection with the knocking, which if you're lucky might just be the injector as has been suggested. You might be unlucky, of course . Tim Hi, Yes it does have the original heavy Morse-type cable. I think it is becoming clear to me that I really do need an engineer. Thank you Bobbin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Jonathon Hewitt at UCC Braunston is your man. They have some Sabbs in the small hireboats and he has a very good reputation. Charlie at Sileby Mill would also be good - he looks after a wide variety of engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timleech Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Jonathon Hewitt at UCC Braunston is your man. They have some Sabbs in the small hireboats and he has a very good reputation. Charlie at Sileby Mill would also be good - he looks after a wide variety of engines. Both a long way from Lancashire. I'm at Dutton, near Preston Brook, may be able to help if you're not in too much of a hurry. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Schweizer Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 (edited) Jonathon Hewitt at UCC Braunston is your man. They have some Sabbs in the small hireboats and he has a very good reputation. Charlie at Sileby Mill would also be good - he looks after a wide variety of engines. Seconded. He knows Sabbs inside out, and nearly always has one undergoing a re-build on the blocks in his workshop,(not the same one) Edited October 2, 2011 by David Schweizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbin Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 (edited) Jonathon Hewitt at UCC Braunston is your man. They have some Sabbs in the small hireboats and he has a very good reputation. Charlie at Sileby Mill would also be good - he looks after a wide variety of engines. Hi. Thank you,I do feel I need someone who has experience with Sabb engines, I have located an engineer now, but he wants to keep my boat for a week "canal side" and the manual! I have had somebody work on it before he said he was an engineer..................turns out he is a truck driver. I am learning fast!!! Seconded. He knows Sabbs inside out, and nearly always has one undergoing a re-build on the blocks in his workshop,(not the same one) Hi, Thank you. It's a long way to go, so maybe I can contact him next year for the full 600 hour service, if he would take my little boat on. Thanks again Bobbin Edited October 3, 2011 by Bobbin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbin Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Seconded. He knows Sabbs inside out, and nearly always has one undergoing a re-build on the blocks in his workshop,(not the same one) Sorry I don't understand, is it Mr Hewett who is ill? If so, I will not bother him. And I wish him a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbin Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Both a long way from Lancashire. I'm at Dutton, near Preston Brook, may be able to help if you're not in too much of a hurry. Tim Hi Tim, I keep my boat in Scarisbrick Marina, but she is out of the water at the moment being blacked. I hope to take her back to the marina some time today.............Apart from work commitments abroad I am on board every weekend. At the moment I am having with drawl symptoms without her. If I can find a crew to help with the swing bridges and locks I would gladly bring her. She is a 30ft V hull built by Mike Heywood. Thank you. Bobbin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Schweizer Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Sorry I don't understand, is it Mr Hewett who is ill? If so, I will not bother him. And I wish him a speedy recovery. I don't understand your question, where did you get the idea that Jonathon is ill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwheel Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I don't understand your question, where did you get the idea that Jonathon is ill? He didn't look ill when I saw him on Friday. I think he might be on holiday now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbin Posted October 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 He didn't look ill when I saw him on Friday. I think he might be on holiday now though. Hi From Richard T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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