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Engines / Re: hello
« on: October 18, 2017, 11:14:11 AM »
Thanks guys. I am not mechanically minded. But I think I understand what you are saying. I definately won't be able to do this myself and so will get it looked into. And yes I will definately take your advice with going to a regular garage/ parts dealer. You are absolutely right prices are definately hiked up if the word "marine" is mentioned.

As this is the 3rd time it has happened in the last 18 months does anyone have any ideas as to why this is a recurring problem? I do suspect when it happened at first it was because I didn't have a float pump and the starter motor got wet, but now I am not sure why it has happened. Any ideas as to how I can stop it happening again?

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Engines / Re: hello
« on: October 17, 2017, 03:53:43 PM »
Hi and thanks for replies. I am away until Thursday but will take some pics when I get back. And check for any numbers too :)

With regard to the starter problems I have been having. It begins by just clicking, not turning over at all. A wee bash with a hammer seems to sort it. (I am pretty sure this isn't good for it.)  This method of getting it to start works a few time but then, unsuprisingly, it doesn't anymore.

For a while I didn't have a float pump in my bilge, so supect that the starter got wet, as it sits quite low, and rain water and canal water from the prop does get into the bilge. After fitting the float pump I thought that problem was rectified.

I am wondering if damp getting itno the engine could be causing corrosion with-in the starter motor? And if that is the case what the solution might be. Canals are pretty damp places. WD40 sprayed onto the starter? covering it with a bag when moored up? Any ideas gratefully recieved :)

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Engines / hello
« on: October 16, 2017, 01:52:13 PM »

Hi, this is just a quick hello from a new member. Hi  :D

I have a lister engine in my narrowboat. unfortunately I am not 100% sure which type it is.  :-[

I have looked at the pictures on the realdiesel website and the one it looks like the most is Lister Petter TS2M Twin Cylinder Air Cooled Marine Propulsion Engine. Although there are some differences. I have looked at other pics online and it also looks a lot like the Lister TR air cooled (2 cylinder)  So it might not be that one. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to identify which engine I have?

Also I have been having starter motor problems since I have had the boat (about 18 months) Twice I have had to have the starter taken off and worked on. I realise it would be hard to help me with this problem if the correct engine type isnt known but hopefully once I find that out someone might be able to give me advice about the starter.

I had it reconed in the summer and was hoping that it might be sorted but the boat didnt start yesterday but with a bash to the starter it did so it looks like the starter problems are starting again (or not lol)

Anyway helloand thanks in advance :)


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