414. How to KILL diesel BUG

Today I deal with Mr Hole and I also discover the rather poor state of my diesel. Luckily I have Joe here to sort it. If you need your diesel sorting then call Joe Hone on 07787 907 739
Thanks for watching
#diesel #cleaning #boat

[@MajorTnarg]

I don't know how you are getting these videos out so fast but I LOVE it! This is such an awesome project and it is so cool to see so much progress!

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Cheers - progress is going ok for the moment - but it needs to - so much to do whilst on the hard

[@jamesforehan2809]

That gap at the door might have allowed water to come in.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Agreed

[@kennethjohnson4280]

"I am not taking that wall out!" Immediately takes the wall out. LOL

[@bradleybolton3843]

Mate loving how quick you are getting these videos out. I feel like I’m doing the build with you. Thank you for doing this and sharing this build with us.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

That’s the great thing about the daily vlog/build - you guys give me so many good pointers and i can encompass them in rather than wish I had in hindsight

[@suecox2308]

Fascinating James--that the fuel can be cleaned and de-bugged. Had no idea!

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I’m glad you enjoyed

[@ldirk58601]

We own our own trucking company and we use biocide and keep up with changing filters as much as possible. I never knew diesel grew a bug until a year ago. Crazy. You are such a dedicated worker, James. So much happening so fast! Happy Daze 😉

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I learned so much from Joe today about diesel bug and how he kills it. It is crazy - nothings easy is it - even our diesel can’t just sit there happily without something trying to &£@£ it !!

[@catherine3902]

James, you've got us hooked! Really exciting watching these daily videos. Goodness knows how you're managing it with all the hard work you're doing, but we're loving the progress.😊Take care. Try , at some point to rest , and we look forward to the next one. We're cheering you on in this massive project 😊😊😊

[@user-br2bf1hl6n]

I so enjoy a good renovation James. Especially by someone that takes the time to do the job right. I have now subscribed. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us. Looking forward to each episode. Safety first, best wishes, Deb

[@mandycoleman1394]

Best you find issues now rather than later james. I’ve a feeling this boat is going to be so much better than s/p. Thanks for posting every day ! It’s something to look forward to !! X

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

It’s something for me to look forward to too. The vid edits are a good part of a generally good day!! Glad you’re liking them x

[@barryhayes3328]

This is fantastic 😊 Thanks so much, every day looking forward to the next episode of your new project, first episode it didn’t look so bad but as you get deeper into it it’s all coming together what it’s going to be like 😮

[@beverleybutler7685]

Its fascinating to see the process of diesel cleaning, & good to see the damp old bits of flooring gone, you're deffo getting stuck in james good on ya!👍

[@drewpartlow9813]

Just found your channel and caught up this week. LOVE project 58 and the daily videos! Keep it up great content!

[@peterthebricky]

Surprised no electrician has commented about your choice of screwdriver, at least the handle is insulated 😮 enjoying the videos

[@sandyprosser805]

Loved the way your going like a cat on a hot tin roof. Well done James. You will be living it next week !!!!! TAke care. 😮

[@realxman2000]

Love the daily videos, thanks!

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Appreciated - thanks

[@oneshoan]

I’d think the gap at the door would be leaking water in. Great video especially watching the fuel being filtered.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Glad you enjoyed the filtering - interesting I thought too. I agree that gap didn’t help

[@johnblackwell5630]

Hi James i have been following you from the beginning and i am really enjoying the new boat 57 hope it goes well for you. All the best for you and your family.

[@hOurworld11]

very interesting when i first heard that there is life between two types of liquids, like how the waters above were separated from the waters below.

[@peterlindsay8235]

I hope taking the electrics out of the bulkhead was sped up because you looked like a man who took to many ( or not enough ) meds that morning. 🤣😂🤣 Loving your can do attitude to project 5758 and life👍

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I seem to recall it was x4 speed Meds are all cool this end Cheers bud

[@kevinmartin3859]

Great progress so far after seeing the electrics it looks like the ceiling could be hiding wiring that needs replacing someone said it once you start a project you tend to find others but you will win as you gave done with sloe patrol good luck James

[@businessbirchgdsltd5722]

James you have fallen on a very good Narrowboat - use the skip & remove all areas your not happy with which in the long run will give you & your children a fantastic home!

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Couldn’t agree more

[@rangeofhills]

Love your vids mate. You see a problem and meet it head on. Good on ya.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Cheers pal

[@bluedeva]

I agree with taking the t and g down so you can fully replace all of the electric cabling to give you peace of mind that everything is safe. Plus it will look so much better. You really are cracking on with getting so much done. Youre right to remove the back walls, flooring and replacing it. It gives you the opportunity to clean out the water tank properly without too much bother. Thank goodness you didn’t find anything to worry about like with sloe patrols floor. It’s going to look fantastic when it’s all done 🤗

[@mikeandcheryl]

Get a couple of £1 buckets and as you're stripping stuff and getting rotten wood, light fiittings etc throw them straight in the bucket not on the floor.... ..Great project by the way

[@NeilGKing]

Found myself humming Bernard Cribbin's "Right said Fred" throughout this video :)

[@darrenraymond5334]

there is a lot of work to do , but i'm sure it will look good when you have finished ,great work.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I’m hoping so

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good video thanks lee

[@ifadams2908]

Hi James. Couple of things. After watching many narrow boater vlogs, before you get carried away ripping out, the radiators. Some are saying the extra thin rads are not good for decent heat and have swopped them to the thicker ones like you have already. Secondly, the new coal fire, do you not think it would be better in the middle of the boat other than by the doors, for overall more heat. Thirdly, if you are still going to Crick, I,m sure you will find more ideas and hopefully may save you a bob. Canice Bannon, on his rusty Dutch Barge, has great info on rusty insides, and rust prevention. Anyway, all the best James .

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Good stuff in there. Yep I know double rads hold more heat - I’ll thinking still about that. I can’t really put it there for design reasons although im not 100% on that yet. Yeah I watch him and his boats - lastly I don’t think it’s possible to save a bob or two at Crick !! Seen the cost of rope and a sausage sandwich there !!! Thanks pal

[@ruaidhrikathygill8833]

Great recommendation regarding Canice Bannon’s Channel!

[@christinegibbins6105]

Brilliant James, a few ups and downs, now I ask you to look after yourself and take it steady, its early days with someway to go. You take care.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Got a few radish days over the weekend with the kids so that’ll be nice and I took my eldest out for dinner tonight - I’m finding some balance

[@TheDaf95xf]

Evening young James. You must only get a couple of hours sleep every daywith the amount of effort you’re putting into project 58 and making excellent videos for us all 👍🏻

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I’m doing ok - managed to take my eldest out for a curry tonight so managing to find some balance

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good video

[@sharkins8696]

It always happens XD You try to fix one thing then relise it takes you to 12 other faults and you have to do them all correctly.

[@Wyrm1701]

Apart from diesel that has been stored for a long time, supermarkets are notorious for selling dubious diesel. They aren't nearly as fussy about input sources as the big dedicated petrol stations are, and they also do not put additives into their diesel but instead sell it straight as it comes from the refinery. That unfortunately means you get a mixture of fossil diesel and biodiesel, and the latter is much more prone to holding onto water. So, if you're going to store diesel for any amount of time, put a combined detergent, cetane booster and biocide into the mix. For storing it for lesser amounts of time, just the detergent and cetane booster will do. The detergent dissolves water in diesel and makes life much more difficult for diesel bug; the cetane booster improves the burn rate of the diesel.

[@ruaidhrikathygill8833]

Another full day of work, and there is progress. I liked the ceiling, because it was bright, but if your budget and time frame allows, rip it out. Best done now. BTW I bought you a £5 raffle ticket for a fully electric Oakums Boat. Bought one for myself too. Keep working though, the raffle isn’t until. August 5th! 😊🤗🤞🏼 Kathy

[@thomaspethybridge5788]

I would recommend you look into the condition of the inside of the fuel tanks while you have the opportunity .

[@johnklenzak1001]

James, could it be that the water tank needs to be on a small angle to ensure that most of the water can be drawn out when the water circuit is run? If the tank is level, it looks like about one inch of water will remain standing where as on an angel, it looks like maybe only a gallon will be standing.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

That is something I’ll look into maybe - I might investigate the tank itself if it ever drains

[@peterthebricky]

I wondered if it slightly on the tilt so that any bits in the tank weren't drawn off , but looking at the pipe being 50mm from the bottom of the tank just like my old house tank probably not the case

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

GOOD ONE TODAY

[@ProjectNarrowboat]

The deeper you go, the deeper it goes. Please don't take the ceiling down! You could detail fill all the little holes etc, get it real nice, access cable through fittings holes. Maybe repaint with a less shiny finish?

[@Elle-kr8od]

Hmm, coffee for thinking, and tea for a relaxing break?

[@frosthoe]

need to drain tank and run a pressure hose wand into tank from the diesel pump. Spray down all the inside and discard fould diesel wash and sludge. The filtering while nice , doesnt eliminate the accumulated gunk on tank walls and top, you would be amazed. No matter old timer still did good work filtering the sump. Id have gone farther though, very least run a GIANT medium mesh diesel truck filter 1st in line , for one year afterwards.Tto catch the remaining material that gets loose.

[@glennchartrand5411]

Around here we call it "HUMbug" Hydrocarbon Utilizing Microbe (bug)

[@stephenbowker824]

Tank could do with insulation while the bulkheads out could even pull it out and get it spray foamed 👍

[@teamidris]

My ideal diesel tank slopes down into a sump where the fuel is pumped from. That way 5he bad stuff can’t build up.

[@sharonhiggs3248]

Exciting😆

[@YellowPinkie]

Lighting; you don’t have to remove the ceiling. Run warm white LED tape down both corners where the walls meet the roof. Make a trough for it to sit in so that the light washes across the ceiling. I can draw you a detail if you want.

[@ocean686]

Instead of using the plunge tool on the floor, use a 18 or20v circular saw and set depth to 18mm. Much quicker than hacking away with that tool. Given the rot, I would remove the entire floor to check the joists and rustproof paint the hull. Then use 18mm WPB plywood for your floor if joists are ok. Your floor is knackered if it feels spongy along any section, and complete replacement is necessary - good luck

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

The whole first section is bad and will be replaced - the rest seems fine and I’ll investigate it all - every inch

[@robg3545]

Looks good there under the door, reckon stripping it all out was the right move so you'll know its all good. Plus you can get at the water tank as well which is a rare bonus. Wonder if the water pump was maybe the source of the damp rather than hole in the roof? the T&G isnt hugely stained and rotten nor is the wall. Youre making good progress though so keep up the good work.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Thanks mate

[@misamsung6191]

That is the problem with doing any renos. Every time you open up anything it becomes a huge can of worms.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Tell me about. Next. Ceiling

[@rowancrafts]

You may have already explained but as a new subscriber I'm still catching up, why are you putting the stove on the other side? I would have thought that ballast and the hole in the roof would have meant leaving it would have been a factor in replacing it back on the port side. I'm enjoying seeing your enthusiasm, keep the videos coming.

[@davidperry4026]

Buy unitor Mar 71. Empty tanks clean and treat.

[@nathanberry4339]

Love your channel James , I reckon you'd get really good ratings if you had a TV show on quest or something

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I’ve got enough on at the mo

[@nathanberry4339]

@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt just imagine being in your 60s and still restoring narrowboats on quest 🤣🤣🤣

[@DEmma1972]

good job on the diesel bug, always good to sort that as it will wear down the engine. Do plastic water tanks need lagging? I think maybe a thermal blanket would be wise! Definitely take it out to clean and reseal the connections. I would take all the walls and T&G down and rewire just for piece of mind. Replace EVERY bit of wiring so you know where you are.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I don’t think the walls contain any electrics so I might be ok. Skies water tank isn’t lagged and she’s dry as a bone. It’s insulated all around which may help. Excellent you agree to remove the t and g

[@DEmma1972]

@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt When we get our boat, we are just panelling, but we are going to be doing a more generalised starwars theme on the boat. You could always upcycle your T&G by stripping the paint and using vertically below the gunnel or to make storage boxes on the roof to store stuff (under the solar panels). Loving the daily posts now James and I love fit out videos

[@skywardview]

Hi James, Did you find navigation light wires? Wires for horn? Just wondering, it would be easy to add them with the walls open. Looking forward to seeing the layout and what you name it!

[@simmo882554]

You need to get that fuel re done as it still has water in it as there is no filter in to remove the water.

[@Dore60]

👍

[@simonjenkins982]

Re the engine set up. Kindly suggest replacing the submerged Tecnodrive gearbox with Newage 150. Bigger gearbox more suitable to pushing project 58 along the canal. ( Can be fitted to the Vetus ) Also replace all engine mounts as they last about 10 years. Also whilst welder there fit plate across the swim to the hull between gearbox and stern bearing after cutting propshaft. To plate fit aquadrive or python drive. Then prop thrust is pushing the boat along via this plate. This results in far less wear to stern bearing, gearbox and engine mounts. The engine mounts are not pushing the boat along and the gearbox will last almost forever. Only a suggestion. Very enjoyable vlogs.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

WELL ABOVE MY HEAD I will read this Ralph who will either say nah and carry on or spend an hour explaining the potential issues/costs/grief with anything “extra” I might ask for I will read it to him though so thanks so much for your ideas

[@rbrtcrowther]

That plastic water tank will be running with condensation with the cold water inside it. Probably what has caused moisture issues on the floor. Wrap some bubble wrap round it or some of that packing foam sheet to stop the air condensing on it

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

They honestly don’t create much condensation. The one on sloe patrol is bone dry and always is all year round.

[@bingusmctingus4395]

I'm not too familiar with riverboats and the such, but for rust mitigation, are you allowed to use rotary preventatives like Cosmoline RP-342 or would that's not be an option for being across the pond.

[@foghornleghornish]

Ever thought of transverse steps from the stern with storage underneath - may only work on a widebeam.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Right - let me look up what they are and I’ll let you know

[@foghornleghornish]

​@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuiltas in a staircase with a quarter turn so you go down port/starboard with a handrail. I can't find the example I saw but you may not have the luxury of a less steep ladder/staircase

[@kennethjohnson4280]

@ The Narrowboat that James built Yes, the rust does not look active. Will you pull the ballast, vacuum, and apply rust converter?

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

No not to the entire ballast - I’ll inspect in various parts and reassess as needed

[@tonywood260]

3:46 Hi James, why not just replace the damaged deck area?

[@GaryB007]

I thought this was going to be a quick redecoration job. It's turning into Sloe Patrol 2.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Mmm I knew it was more than a redec but wasn’t expecting to touch bloody ballast

[@spencehh]

😂

[@georgethompson453]

I’d strip it out and start again

[@Chappers.Gaming]

I would just strip everything out and start again, I know time and money is a factor though..

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

We’ll it kind of is. Whilst I’m in the yard all the exterior work must be done so I’m against it time wise for that. The interior can all be done on the water so I don’t have to rush - but yeah it’s all coming out

[@TairnKA]

I thought you said, it's best to have the heater at the boats approximate center? ;-) Are you planning on cleaning and treating the panel under the bricks?

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I did but I also said sometimes because of layout it’s just not possible.

[@_Tiamat_.]

💜💙💚

[@stevearchtoe7039]

James hope you’re well. Sorry to sound like a self interested bum, but my Milwaukee bucks (basketball team) were just bounced in round 1 of the playoffs after having the best record in the regular season. As a guy, I hope you can commiserate. Best wishes and good work on that today.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

No waaaaaay!!! Man I’m gutted for you, that totally sucks. The Brit in me would say that losing is just part of winning. Or is it the other way round. I have no idea and it doesn’t make much sense anyway. Have a beer - there’s always next year

[@stevearchtoe7039]

@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt I know you guys are very stoic. Its a legend in America how you all survived the Blitz and held up. Much respect. It’s like Man U losing in round 1. I’m having a vodka gimlet.

[@thepeanutgallery1699]

Does Joe travel to the US? *sigh* Going to have nightmares about my tractor that's been sitting for years...

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I’m sure he’d love an all expenses paid trip the states - expensive way for you to sort your tractor diesel out though 😂

[@Acapulc941]

You seem to be attacking 58 with great gusto. How far is it between Sloe Patrol and the project work? It all looks exhausting. Well done, dear man. Leigh

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

It’s about a 20 minute drive. Much easier than London to Leicester like with sloe patrol

[@Acapulc941]

@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt I'm glad it's closer, as it seems to me that you are working VERY hard when you're on 58. Do you have a schedule in mind? Leigh

[@anthonygreen9157]

Buy some diesel bug killer and stop the hassle of all those filters

[@MrVM41]

Can cars get diesel bug?

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

What a total scam ! Diesel bug does indeed form in diesel fuel tanks but only in the water that collects from condensation OR water that was in the fuel when sold. All that needs to happen is the fuel is left to settle, the water will always fall to the bottom along with the debris. This is then drained off as polluted water, the fuel can then be warmed & filtered. The cheaper option is to have a fuel separator & two stage filter system fitted to the existing fuel system. The way to prevent condensation is to keep the fuel tank full as much as possible throughout the winter. It’s also possible to run a heating pipe through the fuel tank that heats the fuel from the engine cooling system, this will evaporate any in fuel moisture.

[@johnbaggus9966]

Diesel polishing??? Using a couple of racors , not the way i would have done it ,

[@GTrainRx7]

What is a diesel bug?

[@GTrainRx7]

Oh. Empty your tank, clean it and everything is good? You could have made a 5 minute video of that..

[@DarrenBoxhall]

Wear gloves mate

[@helentinkletoesadvsfromacb]

I don't know how you do it. We're trying to get to crick but the idea of taking 2 stroppy 14 year olds doesn't appeal.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I’m leaving my stroppy 15 yr old at home Much nicer that way 😂

[@helentinkletoesadvsfromacb]

@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt very very sensible

[@nickevans1698]

I thought you said iyo the stove had to be in the middle of the boat now your saying it’s going to the right hand side of the front doors. What’s changed your mind ?

[@nickevans1698]

@@IDKline didn’t realise you were James’s mouth piece 🤣🤣🤣🙄

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I didn’t say it MUST be in the middle - I said ideally it would be but I also said that sometimes having at the fore bulkhead is the only option for layout purposes. Arguably it’s the best use of the space and fire proofing at the fore bulkhead but worse for heat distribution. Less of a problem for me as I will have a radiator to provide heat throughout the boat and a kick ass fan to blow more air down

[@j.c187]

First 15 minutes have nothing to do with the video name

[@mikeyost3672]

We love misleading titles.