ENGINE ROOM Narrowboat Nightmare | DODGY SHAFT [Ep 8] 

I know she doesn’t like being on camera, but Jakki’s a star - and hilarious too with some of the things she comes out with 😂

Donnot leave me, we love you

Great video. Hello from Malibu, California. My grandfather was born in Nottingham UK. 1897. He left at age 18 for Tricadie, Nova Scotia. Canada and my mom is from Maine USA. Her family is from Cadillac, France originally 1723. Then 1923 Quebec, Canada. Anyway, English in my family so I thought to tune in and check out CRUISING THE CANALS in UK. I know David from another channel of Narrowboats. He was a BBC News man and Journalist who sold his home, bought a Narrowboat and checked out of London life. That takes guts or real burn out. I knew David when he had only 1000 subscribers. Today he has 230,000 subscribers and a Van and bought a new Home and sold his boat. wow! Anyway, I am sure you know David. My wife is from Milan, Italy and she has family in TRING & Sheffield. Her Niece Daria lives in Sheffield. yes, English born and raised and never left. My wife left Italy when I m,et her in Germany US Army 1974 and she became VP Warner Bros Studio works for Liam Neeson, actor. Marlowe 2023 film is our film. Now you know who we are. I really loved the video. Nice job. It takes true grit to live out on a narrowboat. I wish I could do it. I am a former 9th Infantry Division soldier but, older than you and would find it difficult, And the expense of break-downs like engine work would drive me nuts. I have a 1981 Corvette and can hardly afford that. Anyway, hello from California Stay safe. Bless you, James & Mariangela, Malibu, California 2023

I have recently discovered your channel and can't stop watching! You and your friends are all amazing, thank you

Squeeze the new in till the old slumps out, good job!

2 girls 1 boat, nice

I love your play on words !

Fabulous vlog! Problems with power trains are regular issues with boats of all kinds (I have a 70 year old ketch ...but with a modern lump alas). You guys patiently problem solved, sought advice and emphasised the positive ...really well done. Keeping that engineering properly maintained is a great thing to do and - by the way- the Lister is a wonderful Museum piece and so worth looking after - seeing it clean and showing off its old school lines is so cool. Really enjoy your pieces and don't worry the 'dry nipple' show - imo it was was easily one of the best! Kind regards

We have followed you through every "nipple hunt" and hope you get if fixed soon.

Grease points (nipples) can be elusive. I had a hidden one on my Honda motorcycle driveshaft. It definitely let me know when it was dry but until I found it, I had no idea it was even there. I had gone over my entire bike numerous times but somehow missed a nipple. I'm usually pretty good with maintenance but sometimes it happens, one gets away. lol

well done ,you can only try thats how we learn,,

My new favourite vlog - really makes me laugh - loving all the innuendos

i watched all the way through right to right I'll see you next time I like that kind of stuff

Nice socket set👍

Thanks for sharin loved it

Yep, towing and then being towed. What goes around comes around. Being a good human being brings you good human beings. And yes, don't put that thing in gear! (said by a retired diesel mechanic who knows nothing about narrowboats). Girl/lady/woman power ... when guy boaters ask me how I handled my 1939 wood boat so well (and for 19 years) and they often said "where's your husband?", I always said "hey, the boat doesn't care about my personal plumbing!" Women are every bit as capable as men, maybe even more so, maybe more careful, more clean, more willing to work slowly and make sure the work is perfect, and LESS apt to force some critical mechanical part and make the situation worse. :-) Ok, just my tupence worth. Jakks (sp?) is a gem. wow, great bridge over the canal and walls, gosh that was stunning. Absolutely love the shot of Jakks feet in the air, I laughed out loud, yep that's what mechanics do, we are so often upside down, ha! A friend of mine carries a medical stethoscope to listen to bearings, and to individual engine pistons and such and the water pump, etc. Love your blog. I'm catching up, I am! 🙂

Just stumled across your channel. I have a Blackstone gearbox & a reduction box similar to yours plus a Lister engine, but a JP2M (water cooled marine engine, rather than your air cooled engine). THe engine is 1950 so after 73 years, the odd thing needs a bit of maintenance. Still probably more reliable & longer lasting hopefully than any modern engine. It is all a learning curve. I'm definitely not a mechanic but everything on these old engines is big, robust & designed to be fixed, so you should be fine for a long time. Enjoyed your channel & so subscribing.

Next time youare in Chester try and visit a museum called sick to death. It's brilliant !! About what they used to do for disease in the old days . I took my brother he loved it !

Your blatant serialization of the narrow boat experience really makes my day!!

Hey that is a mans job well done!

best laugh in ages,,,puddin in a buggy,,cracked me up.

Brilliant as ever....all useful insights into boating life 😊

That was a good video. You girls are strong and independent…

Hi Heidi, first may i say as an engineer listening to jak talk was knee trembling sexy,❤😂 as for yourself i think there's nothing wrong with your box, and you can't beat looking down a dark hairy hole 😮😮❤😂😂 sorry had to come back to this one, it just shows the community i have seen on the canals, I've seen yourself, and yours and other boaters friend Nikki being towed, that is community, that is friends!! How many people say they have friends, but are always busy when you

All this innuendo and not one 'Moist' mention!!! Hope you get your box sorted soon - its great to see the real life alongside the rum and tomfoolery.

Don't be sorry this is the type of stuff I and no doubt most of your subscribers like to watch, not just the pretty cruising

I am full of admiration at how competent you both are. Great to see. Take care

Well done, girls. Someone once said, why do women clamour for equality? We’ve always been better than men. Glad to have found your channel. Greetings from some random guy in Essex.

You girls are amazing so glad it's all resolved and quite a lesson for sure❤

Best video to date educational and no mention of drinking.

Just love the sound of your throbbing engine. The lister is amazing 👏

That was really interesting. And also great to see you still smiled through it all. Engines are magnificent beasts - until they aren’t. Glad you have really explored the possibilities on the way. You won’t forget that now. Good learning exercise.

You did exactly what I would've done. You should always do the simplest fixes first, then dig into the hard stuff. I've been engineer on board quite a few boats, and I'm always trying to be aware of any strange sounds or vibrations. I can't sleep till they're fixed. Great job! Greetings from Alaska!

When I was growing up, we had a old tractor that I had to grease up with the grease gun all the nipples. Every time I ran the tractor, which was sometimes a weekly chore to cut the grass or use the tractor to bring down a dead tree.

Don't worry about it I love watching your vlogs it is better than watching the telly

Cruising is about repairing the boat in exotic places. 😊

New subscriber here. Love your channel and will watch every video!

I appreciate how you are lovingly all over that clunky trad, to keep her going. With you at her tiller she'll probably be chugging on for many more years. Best of luck sorting out the bearings... I hope it doesn't cost ya too much & that your back to smooth cruisin' asap! Cheers

I've just found your channel the other day as a result of the video you did on the "Cruising the Cut" channel. I'm binge watching right now. What a fantastic, witty, informative and REALLY REALLY enjoyable channel. You're brilliant and seem like such a great person. I'm 50/50 about moving to the UK (I'm in Ireland with no proper canal facilities) and embarking on boat life and your videos are invaluable.

This is good, it shows those contemplating life on the water that anything can go wrong. And that schoolyard humor can get you through those tough times. Love it. Cheers Heidi & Jackie!

It can’t get better than 2 girls with a pug in a pram! Bless pudding. I’m not looking forward to dirty lock jizz.

Arrrgh its that delicious Lancashire Pirate lass and she has a problem !. My my girls in the Engine room times sure have changed ! if its not all those bits that you've checked It could be you have a damaged prop ,a chipped or bent prop blade could set up vibration It could also be a stern gland /bearing prob causing vibration .BTW Lister and Blackstone were the same company, Lister took over Blackstone many moons ago. When I was at sea lots of ships had Lister powered emergency fire pumps ,they were used because they were so reliable .Take care and good luck I hope your repairs are quick and cheap . BTW I popped a beer in your fridge XX

Real life boating!! It's great you include everything... Obviously all now fixed so great stuff... 👍

It’s a very interesting video, thank you.

Its important to show ALL the things that a boater has to do, for the instruction of others !. Mind you, it may aslo be useful to make a note of ALL other boayers with Traditional engines, as a goto source of help and inspiration, ..... or symparhy, as necessary ! I'm just binge watching to catch up, hence I'm a little late in the Helping stakes ! Just think, one of these days, you'll be stripping down, and sorting out someone else's gear ! And I don't mean your natty red head-band ! Take care, stay safe ! Stu xx

The in and outs of living on the water are part of what’s interesting. Since there are a bunch of videos left to watch I know you figured it out.

Really enjoyed watching it.

GEE WIZZ, I would be totally useless with anything beyond a pedal cycle. That is why I formed and ran a cycling club. Never got a car till I was 40 years old. Stopped driving when I was 84 years old. All I ever did was give it petrol and windscreen wash. You two are like magicians. You must feel quite proud. WELL DONE. 👍👍

Good work, have a gr8 w/e

I drove construction earth movers and cranes of every type, we were paid an extra hour each day to fuel up, check oil level and grease the joints. The ones on the arms and buckets need it every day while the PTO shafts etc. once a week would do. If the foreman fitter found it not done, he could stop your greasing money for the whole week, now that's 6 hours half a day's extra money. I'm surprised you didn't pick up on nuts and bolts being male and female and should not be done up without a washer. Take care and thanks for posting.

Little tip, if you don’t have any Locktite, use a spot of nail varnish.

I have just found your channel and I think your both brilliant. You have a new subscriber.❤

Gee whiskers, I admire you two. This episode resonated with me. I'm stuck in a hotel room with my two small chihuahuas, it's blooming hot. Our home is on a lift at the workshop, broken. It needed repairs, and in the process the broke something else. I'm broke, having to borrow left right and centre. I cannot wait to get my home back.

She is a rock star with the locktight

Stephen here in Canada - sounds like it may be a coupling between the prop shaft and the end of the gearbox.....at least that's a 3000 mile opinion. It might need adjusting

fantastic engine , you have one of the best . nothing wrong with your box , solid and reliable , you will always have a moist bilge because of the shaft

Really interesting stuff. Common sense mechanics. Well done ladies. It's like a smutty carry on. Lol

I to have been on a nipple hunt. Since my voice changed, it seems. I do hope you get sorted out, the engine that is. A pirates life is hard.

Your a pioneer my dear! I've very much enjoyed watching your travels!!

I'm familiar with quite a few variations off shaft,niple works,but putting a moringpin on your niples to see how greased up your shaft is 🤔 now there's a new one 😳🤭😁💥🎊🎉

Nice work sorting that out. When you are running the boat it may help to monitor the suspect bearing for temperature. The whirring sound is friction and friction causes heat. If its a bearing that is attached to either the reduction gear or the reverse gear it might be a little warm naturally but if you notice too much heat its a problem. Its best to be stopped when you touch the bearing, any loose clothing near a turning shaft can spell disaster,....please be careful!! I love the Lister in the middle style of drive line and you take full advantage of it by employing the area for drying things and storage!! Good on ya! Sail on ladies!

Good Morning Heidi - It has been my experience that once you have identified the problem, have the proper tool(s) and apply the proper techniques, you can generally have any job licked in reasonable time - you just keep trying until you get it right. - now that you have your bearings you know which direction to go. Have a wonderful day - ta ta and ha ha. 😇😇

Heidi, I am no mechanic but look for the two blue ball and rub them then take one hand on the drive shift and I know from experience it will straighten any shaft! 😂😂 Free mechanical advice from a USA supporter of your channel.

I found it quite interesting,I only fell asleep three times but after a quick rewind we were off again.☺

Any time u r having a bad day look up oh you bastard it’ll lift ur spirits 😂

You are a very patient woman! So frustrating!

Loved your video. When you are greasing bearings and universal joints ( the thing that looks like a cross) listen for air escaping from the rubber seals, stop greasing otherwise grease will be going everywhere.

Found your site a few days ago starting from the beginning so think I'm 1yr behind but luv your channel cheers 😍

Looking at the slight movement on the shaft, and the slight noise when it's turning, the problem could well be with the universal joint between the long shaft and the reduction box, if it is it's a relatively easy job to change the bearing as everything to do that comes in a kit. If it does turn out to be the universal joint, the cheapest place to get the bearing kit will be from a motor factors. One thing I have learnt so far is that there is nothing quite the beautiful sound of a Lister slowly chugging away ! As for the lock, it's another of Telford's many "wonders" as there was nothing he seemed unable to overcome.

WOW Heidi - you really have the mechanics of boating down to a fine art. Keep up the good work.😊😊

This a year ago. If it ever happens again, use a squirt can with engine oil in it to one at a time, lubricate the prop shaft bearings. If one or the other quiets with oil applied, you have found the problem. Second, turn the shaft by hand if you can move it. Any play in the universal joint is suspect. UV joints are greased needle bearings. Hope it never happens again.

Very entertaining

When testing to see if something is too hot NEVER use your finger tips> feel with the back of your fingers. A burn will be far less inconvenient. As for the grease you should keep pumping until the grease squeezing out of the bearing rims is the same color and consistency of the grease you have in the grease gun. That clears all the burnt or deteriorated grease from the bearing. In summary. Pump until grease comes out of the bearing sides and is clean grease not grubby.

God bless you for taking such loving care of Pudding.

It’s been interesting to follow how you have been tracking down the problem and finding solutions. Hope it’s not too expensive.

This one cracked me up - you're not even subtle with your innuendos now, the Two Ronnies would love you!

Great vlog Heidi. Two girls having a go at fixing it great stuff. Love Puddin in his pram bless him.

Good on you for wanting to keep the learning going on the engine and gearbox, much of my learning is by asking and doing on NB Percy. FWIW we have a grease nipple for the rudder bearing.... might be worth a check. Then there is the issue of blocked grease nipples and the need to remove them to clean them..... the learning goes on and on. Don't get me started on checking flanges!!

You pair absolutely cracked me up all of these innuendos and naughty 😈 looks! I always wanted a boat ever since we went on a holiday on a hire boat from Autherley marina and went up to Llangollen, we had a great time plus a few wall bangers and stuck in the muds 😂 Unfortunately life and times got in the way and we’re a bit long in the tooth now 😢. Next best thing is to follow someone who makes you laugh and does what you would love to be able to do. Subscribed and liked 💖 Off to have a binge watch 😂

Was another good video Heidi. Granted not much cruising but great all the same. Tell Jax she’s a natural even though she doesn’t like being on camera.

I thought that video was great ,I always wondered how those canal boats were powered and set up , I grew up and still live on Lake Superior and I havent seen a Lister engine for years, some of the old fishing tugs used them back in the day ,Thanx for posting it. Kool dawg by the way.

You lovely girls are doing the right thing. Not panicking (like I would), getting advice from good people, getting help from good people, carefully investigating what you can and getting a plan in place. I hope very much the fix is quick and cheap. You both deserve a decent splash of grog at six bells thirty or thereabouts.

It’s great that you’re learning the maintenance items. Always fun video. 👍👍👍👊😎

You all are a great example of keeping humour ahead of moaning and woe is me. You are a brilliant person. We from uk, currently we are in Ohio USA and we are about 6 months away from buying a boat and joining all you narrowboaters on the canals. We hope all works out ok, I guess having a hot box without enough lubrication is not a good thing, we hope you box cools off a bit and become slippery and moist again. 😁😉😉 C & H

When I would grease up the tractor every time I ran it I had to see the grease escape slightly from the joints know that I have put enough grease into it

Another great vlog Heidi Polly and I were loving the innuendos

Hello Heidi - greetings from Poland A fabulous video. You obviously love your boat very much. After all, it's your home and your life! Congratulations to Jacks on her mechanical skills and I hope you have now sorted out the problem. with nipples/bearings/prop shaft/reduction box/gear box. I hope you are not now in a position that the cost of any repair has become prohibitive. If it has, please let your subscribers know - we will help! Stay safe please

What’s really funny about this video (it may be because I’ve had a glass of wine) but it’s like a carry on film with the double entendres! Lol love your vids please keep the coming, love’n’hugs x

Oh dear! I thought you might have to get a man in! Well tried…….up the girls!!! Hope all went well, heaven knows when I will catch up with part two happy ending. Here’s hoping.

Hallo ! I have watch this with great interest. In this particular narrowboat there is a long propshaft with universel joints/bearings.Some of this bearings might been worn. To check this you twist one side of the joint against the other side of the joint to see if there is any slack. The set up with the long shaft is just like on a car with a rear wheel drive. All the best from Terje in Norway.

I like all those words..

Great stuff, love the practical stuff and the innuendo - well done ladies!

Really brilliant informative video from two fantastic girls xx

Great video, it shows the reality of boat life, best of luck with the replacement bearing 😁

Wonderful that you tackle any problem that comes along ❤️

Brilliant Heidi. Tell it 'Warts 'n all'. Best vlog I've seen in a while. 😁

I've just found your channel and it's fascinating loving watching your adventures

Just started watching your blogs and loving them, my only comment would be can we see more of Pudding- what a cutie he is. So impressed by vlogs the fun you have and the beautiful views. Once I work out how to buy you a rum, I will. You go girl! Cheers from Gold Coast Queensland, Australia 🥃🍷🍾🥂🍻🌷🌻🌺💐❤️

Fantastic team, you two, watched it the whole way through, loved it!! Ray.

The joys of boating!