Hi komet,  No special tools are required but a set of whitworth spanners . Take time and patience when dealing with rusted or siezed parts,a good gas blowtorch to apply heat to stuck components and a decent releasing agent to soak parts will help too.

At the end of the day it is a Lister diesel engine built to be abused for years workwise and is built like a tank.

The manual will be a great help.

Hope this helps

Hi SteveA,  I was not inferring that the agent would abscond with the cash,but making the statement that trust has to come into the equation sometime.  Regards Bill.

Thanks for that guys. So its a back scratcher for a pig.

I am real glad you answered this Wrightkiller.

Hi, Here is the web site for Bamford engines......www.henrybamfordandsonsuttoxeterengland.co.uk

I am not familiar with Bamford diesels but have rebuilt a couple of petrol engines they are robust and well made.

You could also contact Peter Forbes who is a member of this forum and is a wealth of information on diesel engines in general.

Regards Bill.

Apologies also for thread theft Bob.

Hi Paul, Lovely engine, I have not seen one in the flesh.  Sorry to hear about your Mum,  a mans best ever friend.  Hope your Autumn is better than your Summer.    Regards Bill.

Is the "slobbering symptom" confined only to CSs?  I would be more inclined to "slobber" at your Ball Top.

Hi, I would also change the fluids and try her.
  By fluids I mean engine oil,when you are there give the crankcase a good clean out and the filters.
 No need to touch the diesel ignition system re pump or injector.

   As previously requested any photos.I have never seen a CS in a canal boat.