mark99 1878 Report post #1 Posted May 3, 2013 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gardner-Engine-2LW-Marine-/330917477681?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_Boat_Engines_EngineParts_SM&hash=item4d0c37fd31#ht_415wt_1238 Not mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLWP 1550 Report post #2 Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) Shiny! Richard Edited May 3, 2013 by RLWP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timleech 120 Report post #3 Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) Shiny! Richard Yes, but I'd have thought for that sort of money they would at least fix the broken decompressor lever. Makes you wonder what else hasn't been fixed. Bolt missing from flywheel housing and no cover for timing inspection aperture, easily fixed but... Tim Edited May 3, 2013 by Timleech Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyn 1 27 Report post #4 Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) if memory serves this exact engine was up for sale a while back on the duck and there was a video link can't find it at the mo. looked like the timing was just about in the same county as it should be for the amount of smoke it was chucking out. For the money I would be wanting receipts or photos proving the work and that should include a shot with the crank removed.... Edited May 3, 2013 by martyn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richardf 5 Report post #5 Posted May 3, 2013 I had a set of photos of my engine when I bought it (fully refurbished) - it was still a bag of crap though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carlt 3552 Report post #6 Posted May 3, 2013 For the money I would be wanting receipts or photos proving the work and that should include a shot with the crank removed.... For eight and a half grand I'd want a boat wrapped round it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luctor et emergo 310 Report post #7 Posted May 3, 2013 For five grand I did .. Not that shiney though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark99 1878 Report post #8 Posted May 3, 2013 I think I saw your boat at Stone when you were working on it. Looked a bit sooty lol. For five grand I did .. Not that shiney though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luctor et emergo 310 Report post #9 Posted May 3, 2013 I think I saw your boat at Stone when you were working on it. Looked a bit sooty lol. Well, it's been a bit of a rollercoaster adventure, and some bits are still charcoaled, but she's afloat, and the Lister is going strong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark99 1878 Report post #10 Posted May 3, 2013 Nice one, I did chat with you quickly and you mentioned your stomping ground was to be the K+A. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luctor et emergo 310 Report post #11 Posted May 3, 2013 I'll remember you if I see you, but right now I have no idea who you are. But my time in Stone was a happy time. I wish I could get back up there some time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike the Boilerman 6452 Report post #12 Posted May 3, 2013 Blimey you could get a Kelvin K1 for that, WITH a gearbox..... MtB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEO 88 Report post #13 Posted May 4, 2013 Blimey you could get a Kelvin K1 for that, WITH a gearbox..... MtB Err.....! true, but most Kelvin owners I know always seem to be polishing all the brass and taking them to bits - trying to get them to start (a convoluted operation even on a good day). At least with a Gardner you just turn the key and off it goes - or if you are feeling energetic you can hand crank them ( I recall seeing a 6L2 started from cold by hand). Leo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alan_fincher 2809 Report post #14 Posted May 4, 2013 Err.....! true, but most Kelvin owners I know always seem to be polishing all the brass and taking them to bits - trying to get them to start (a convoluted operation even on a good day). At least with a Gardner you just turn the key and off it goes - or if you are feeling energetic you can hand crank them ( I recall seeing a 6L2 started from cold by hand). Leo. Yes, I heard the other day that you have a neighbour with a Kelvin that seems determined to save his diesel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
