We forgot to mention to also CHECK YOUR GEARBOX OIL and change if necessary. And don't be like us and use an adjustable spanner for your engine bolts, use actual sized ones if possible :)
Really good instructional video, can I suggest that when you have pumped the oil from the engine sump, you then put about a litre of fresh oil in the sump, then pump that out, all it does is makes sure clean oil washes out any of the remaining old oil in the bottom of the sump. Just a suggestion.
Never prefill the fuel filter, you'll just end up sending contaminants straight into the pump and injectors. The filter housing has a plunger on top, so when you change the filter, remove the outlet hose and pump the plunger until diesel comes out of the pipe. Refit hose and give it a couple of more pumps. As for the air lock, it will just bleed itself out if there is any, just keep the revs up until the engine runs smooth again.
One of the best narrowboat maintainance tutorials I have seen. All the tools and supplies that were used were clearly shown and their purpose explained. Maybe some human elements would brighten up the technical mood of this video, and a smile in the end for success. And for that reason I look forward to your next vlog. The boat now had it's share of care and attention, it sure will pay off when you are cruising!
Thank you so much for your kind words and suggestion!! We appreciate it and will take them on board for our next "narrowboat basics" video 😊 The vlogs will always stay silly don't worry haha! 🍟
Great stuff. You can also take the WASP filter apart and rinse it in diesel periodically. I haven’t been brave enough to do this yet but saw it on a Narrowboat Will vlog. It was nice to meet you the other day. I hope the anglers weren’t too annoying. Andy NB Eleanor.
Ah thank you for the tip!! That’s a good idea, we were similar in that we tried to keep it simple for our first time 😅 lovely to meet you too! The fishermen were okay thankfully!
love you two we still have our boat at swanley marina ,fantastic job i would recommend a filter wrench for next time also a good socket set too and dont forget to check your gearbox oil too take care happy cruising .
Hi Amy, Wes, You should have a side line in making training videos. What a great video you have made. You made it so easy to follow, and it was so well edited. Did Rufus offer his help? Have a great week. Take Care
Well done doing your own service it's the best way to know your engine and fix faults . justables are ok but they can round off nuts and bolts making them hard to remove or tighten .
hubby said your starter belt is slightly too loose check the tension in the middle of the belt at largest distance between the two pulleys hope this helps
I love this video made it look so easy compared to the vlog hahahahah vaccum pumps quite good I have one I can send down the oil dip stick hole saves all the pumping hahaha, your belt explination was spot on 90.c no more so many boaters will only look for cracks or tears, another good point to do is buy everything again so you have spare.... Amazing video tho guys you could add a engine mount check every now and again with a breaker bar I have seen engines come loose into engine bays 🙄🙄🙄🙄 where they vibrate loose on the mounts.... Keep up the great vids 😁😁
Thank you so much, this really helped because i’m moving to my boat in august and i have been quite stressed about doing this!! You two really are the best thank you so much💖
Yay!! This is exactly why we hope to do these videos! Hopefully you find it helpful and good luck! You'll be fine! 😊 we are excited for you for the move!! 🤩
Hi guys ive subscribed as I feel im gonna need your help in the future as I will be purchasing my own soon, your video was very helpful and stopped me panicking about buying one As this will be my first home and the idea of the maintaining it was my main worry but watching your video made so much sense, can not thank you more and I will be doing the same when I get mine after sometime I have got to know my ship lol I am calling it that even though technically it is not bur I will be doing it. thanks again you seem like a lovely couple and hope we pass each other by on the water highways Will
I'm not a fan of using a screwdriver on the oil filter; if you do it wrong you won't be able to run the engine until what is left is removed and a new filter fitted. Just *make sure* the black sealing ring from the old filter isn't still attached to the engine! Otherwise you're going to need an awful lot of kitchen towel. 🙂 Also the alternator is _usually_ supposed to have around 5mm of deflection with moderate finger pressure at the center point (longest stretch) but the main thing is not to overload the bearings with it being too tight. If it's too loose you'll know about it as it'll squeal. *Edit:* No valve adjustments on that engine?
Yeah we really didn’t want to use the screwdriver and as we said it’s definitely a last resort! Good shout about the black sealing ring 😊 not sure what a valve adjustment is I’m afraid!
@@BoatTime I've just had a look and you _might_ have hydraulic (self adjusting) tappets. Appears there are a few engine models out there for narrowboats and you'd need your service manual to find out. Generally older engines require the periodic adjustment of the valves; it's a simple procedure and helps prevent rough running and potential engine damage.