How HARD Is It to SERVICE an Old Narrowboat Engine Without Experience?

[@ralphwood9865]

The red Mushroom vent said to the big black solar panel did you see Myles trying to pull us on that Scooter thingy?....... did you charge it up ? Yes I did trouble is Myles cant steer but he did a real great job servicing the engine but he left poor Marina to do the dirty job on the Stern gland,poor sweet girl .I think she may give me a new coat of paint next my white spots are getting a bit faded. She is quite the electrical genius though did you see those battery diagrams ,looked like a bowl of spaghetti to me Have you talked to Buddah today ? No I think he got shifted when all the plants and stuff got shuffled I hope he's ok he does feel so at home when Marina does her Yoga ,yes I enjoy that too sh'e so supple and fit. yeah and all I can do is sit here and hope no one trips over me.Getting dark now sun has gone to sleep .Nite nite little mushroom sleep tight . Great vlog guys takecare happy cruising XX

[@littleoldme205]

Thats so funny Ralph 😂 it was like reading a story to my little niece. 😊

[@MylesIsAReallyLongName]

Best comment ever !!!! So funny

[@grahampaton1895]

Guys, when filling the stern gkand pump just hold it over the seal in the grease tub (the plastic ring with the hole) and then unscrew, the suction will fill the pump without all the messy stuff 👍

[@davidkisner8332]

stop by a auto parts store and buy a strap wrench(it is made to take off and tighten oil/fuel filters), also buy direct your parts to service your engine and keep your next set on the boat with the tools you need to do the service. Please get some oil/water towels(they are design to soak up any oil/water in your engine well) and you toss them in the trash. also get a head lamp/torch for when you have breakdowns at night.

[@keithg1xfl]

You should Fill the Fuel Filter with Fuel BEFORE you Fit It, Saves Bleeding 9 times out of Ten

[@larryswafford3537]

You are the reason you have 100,000 views. Never loose that look of childlike wonder you start every day with. So beautiful!!

[@johnglover9935]

Wrong grease in the stern gland guys. That grease is unsuitable. Should be Morrisons K99 or Ramonol, water resistant.

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly, love your use words Marina, they are so descriptive and your eyes tell the story of what you see and how you feel.

[@SirTeabag]

You really should warm up the engine before pumping out old oil - its easier when oil is warm and you will get more out.

[@chevyimp5857]

Nicely done on the service front.. gearbox looks like a PRM 150, definitely within your abilities .. only two bolts ... One on bottom for draining one one the top with integrated dip stick for topping her up..

[@susanbriggs2946]

I enjoy the test of trying to pull the boat with electric scooter. Great job at keeping up with the maintenance on your engine 😁 keep on trucking on the cut 😁👍lots of love from Louisiana ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Milkybar3320011]

Can you share the chilli recipe please, did you grow what looks like bean sprouts yourself and not a bad first job as a grease monkies

[@oojimmyflip]

the black plastic knob on top of the fuel filter housing should be sprung and pushed down several times until you feel resistance after fitting the new filter it will bleed out the air in the new filter and fuel system.

[@charliewilson4670]

Hi excellent video you guys, go on myles well done changing the oil filters some times there's a strew or nut on top on the fuel filter you losen off then pump it the glass jar starts to fill the comes out of the hole then nip it up but I see you managed it excellent love watching you videos look forward to a Friday night at work watching my favourite youtubers and you two are at the top of my list ☺👍

[@chrishill4034]

great as usual,tip when doing a battery wiring diagram use color pens, red, black,ect.chilli looked awsome how do you make it,and what were the shoots you used, looked really nice? thankyou.

[@scottfw7169]

That was a great sunset scene. And, yeah, I will publicly admit to being a little bit disappointed both that the scooter didn't move the boat and that Myles stayed dry; but didn't want the scooter in the water, although human beings are drip dry, electric scooters are decidedly not.

[@chrishibbard6488]

Well done with the engine service. Cracked it !! Now you a qualified engineer !!! Stay well and keep safe ...chris x

[@quest2outdoors]

Good job on tackling maintenance make sure you clean the water separating filter that is the important one it takes the water out of your fuel system especially before winter absolutely love your videos be safe can’t wait for the next one❤️👍

[@Dave64track]

Great job on the service nothing like doing it you're self if you can and knowing it's all been done. What a lovely spot with the cows they are so curious when they see something new. If you played some music they will come to it. My dad used to milk the cows and play music to them as it helps them relax and so you don't get kicked. Stunning sky at the end great place to stop, stay safe and catch you in the next.

[@bryanflanigan4604]

Warm engine oil flows better. Nice job. Enjoyed the video.

[@simon-nb-Betsyray]

Hi guys thanks for showing the servicing of the engine on Alba, l found it very interesting as other boaters seem to whizz through it but urs was well explained to us novices. 👍. As usual highly entertaining and well done on myles hair cut, l did notice a long strand blowing in the breeze which he flicked behind his ear lol🤣. I hope u have a good coming week😄 take care and stay safe. 🐄🐂xx💚

[@NeverTwoLateOurJourney]

Well done on the service uu made it look very easy. Another great blog. Have a great weekend x

[@juliecrossingham7187]

It was great to see you both at the ISIS Farmhouse Pub , we thought it was your boat just as we came to the lock. Hope you had a good trip.

[@great-grandmakirk8828]

Finally I have subscribed and just finished watching your vlogs from the first episode to this one. It took me 4 days to catch up.😂😂👵🏻❤️💗 I am really enjoying your wonderful channel.👏🏼👍🏻👵🏻🇺🇸from California USA.

[@bumblebee-mygt867]

We'll done. Good job.

[@richardfoote4518]

Good video with good information

[@kimsmith6974]

What a lovely lovely relaxing video, beautiful ending too...Thank you both.

[@edsageseamaster3440]

Another fantastic vlog you have both created. Lovely to meet you both today (albeit brief). Happy cruising. Edward x

[@downhilltwofour0082]

Thank you for sharing your narrowboat adventures with us!

[@peterjackson7426]

Thanks guys ❤️👍😊

[@christinetaylor6897]

Love your vlogs, beautifully filmed, loved the sunset, convinced Myles was going to fall in, Christine x

[@markrutter5996]

Love watching your videos . . You guys are so entertaining to watch. Happy cruising and thanks for sharing.

[@quentint8742]

There is a simple tool you can get to remove the oil filter or you can make one out of a piece of old leather, make the job easy peasy

[@imranzazai7404]

Beautiful UK.

[@Improveng1]

Nice one guys, doing a great job between you.

[@johnlangford435]

What a great life you both have together enjoy

[@ianfairclough3516]

Very interesting vlog and a different slant on NB life. Really enjoyed it. Only needed one thing to complete it. A dip in the drink.

[@juliewaring833]

Yet another fab vlog - well done you two. It just shows a little bit of knowledge or know how is all anyone really needs xx

[@asboss63]

Nice one guys 👍

[@johnallen148]

Hi Marina Myles,you done a great job of part series on your engine may I suggest you get a strap wrench this is excellent for removing all filters and anything round not expensive save you slipping on the filter with your hands,,great blog most enjoyable,just Be a wear with cows with young ones they will attack you ask Fran and Rich on floating our boat ,Fran got into big problems with them ,Myles I was waiting for you to go into the canal trying to pull the boat with your scooter 😆 well guys till next time take care keep safe,John 🇬🇧🇬🇧🌈🥵🥵🥵👀🥂🌹😎😂😝🔧🔧🔧

[@swisstoni01]

Great interesting videos. Enjoy your different approach and sense of humour. I find vlogs that just talk about local history and bridge numbers a bit bland. Keep it going.😀

[@andrewriley1664]

Nice video…just be vary of cows with calf’s…they can get aggressive and protect their calf’s by charging you if they think your a threat to them

[@dugsey8490]

if you are going to pull a narrowboat by hand or scooter, then you need a long tow rope, not a short mooring line. try it by hand first and you will be surprised how much easier it is with a long rope. I've done it usually through a lock when no one's on the boat.

[@dirkjordy9point714]

Ahhh! Disappointed! Straight away I thought, right, we're gonna see Myles and scooter get pulled in the river, but he saved it😂💪👍!!!

[@johninokla2635]

I would have thought he would have had the line tight so when he tried to pull the boat the line woudn't have jerked him. But what do I know I don't own a narrow boat or an electric scooter and I live in the US. lol

[@lynmoore8355]

that was an awesome episode

[@adamheazlett1179]

A great time to be on the water in these times cheers good luck

[@EnglishVeteran]

Hi. You’ve probably answered similar questions millions of times, but was your Servicing parcel sent to a nearby Post Office (Post Restante) and if so how do you find that service? Many thanks.

[@mattthecasualgamer]

Wouldn't eat those they are called Swan Mussels which live in fresh water, they are edible but you should only buy them from a farm which can guarantee the cleanliness of the water source they've lived in. They are common in canals and lakes in the UK also, big old Carp love eating them.

[@man350z]

I have watched my videos in the UK and my question is, "When is it not raining"? I'm in the USA and where I live it's 90% sunshine and 10% precipitation.

[@charliewilson4670]

Hi in this country UK it's 90% rain 10 % sun Lol some years in the UK if you add all the rain day as well as winter you could get as much as 8 to 9 months of bad weather not every year is like that but some years it don't feel like you've had a summer ☺

[@EDOOB]

in the UK it's the other way round, 90% precipitation and 10% sunshine

[@SusanChinnery60]

On the plus side, it's beautifully green and lush

[@colinhead5996]

thing you need a longer rope to pull with scooter so you are pulling it forward and not sideways how many horse power is the scooter i horse can pull 10 ton boat think thats right ?

[@tonyrobinson362]

Great vlog as always next time buy a oil filter removal strap so so easier, Take care catch you both next time, Christine/Tone

[@sddsddean]

I was going to say that too. You have been lucky this time (trust me...I have 5 filters to do on my truck each service!). You have good access, so something like this would be ideal www.amazon.co.uk/Tools-Vehicle-Filter-Wrench-Strong/dp/B00BKXVQV8/ref=asc_df_B00BKXVQV8/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=271972947501&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16522074151920306605&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006959&hvtargid=pla-464807198294&psc=1

[@oojimmyflip]

you could try spinning for pike at dusk they are quite tasty sliced into 2 inch steaks and fried in butter . mind the teeth though dont pull the hooks out of their mouth with your fingers , your likely to get bitten . buy some forceps nice long ones from a fishing shop to pull the hooks out.

[@fp30e]

Marina, Myles, Another Great Vlog. Very interesting watching you both do maintenance. It will now be a piece of cake next time you have to do it. Loved the Cows and the Mooing!!!! A very enjoyable watch. And so well filmed. You two are so nice. Take care.

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[@kevinpotts9583]

i liked the answer no and this hen started clucking and laid a golden egg ( 19:00 )

[@lisavandenelst814]

The cows was my favorite so funny

[@brian1060]

Wheres the other 2 boats

[@andrewstandley3964]

I don't know but if a boat engine is like a car then the engine and gearbox are using the same oil if I herd you right you said you drain out 8 litres will a car engine only takes 5 litres at the most so half of what you put went in the gearbox

[@tonyrobinson362]

Miles take up the slack first and you would pull the I'm reckoning, Christine/Tone.

[@workingboat]

How to repack the stern greaser....the hard way !

[@deanfielding4411]

What is the accent of the lady? It’s beautiful accent but we can’t figure it out? Thanks for your amazing videos 😊

[@bethiakittify]

Marina is Russian.

[@deanfielding4411]

@@bethiakittify Ah hence the ensign! Thank you 😊

[@suegurney4666]

So funny!

[@snowflake6966]

Why not take a picture of your electrics and you will have it in your phone if you ever need it?

[@boatmanturner]

It’s that thing on your head

[@cruisingwithnarrowboatiris6161]

Not the right way to fill the stern greaser guys..look on KZbin for instructions..you put the tube into the grease pot and extract the grease from there….xxx

[@devilschild]

💛💚💙

[@JohnHowlett]

your engine bay is a mess why not put a couple of nappy's down ?

[@ThePorridgeGobbler]

Righty Tighty Lefty Loosy.

[@keithbloomfield1341]

The A Team.