Is this Perkins 4326 engine worth saving? My narrowboat journey continues..

[@NarrowboatWill]

buymeacoffee.com/Narrowboatwill Thank you. ❤❤❤❤

[@cousinjack2841]

Those little Perkins motors are brilliant and well worth saving if possible. As an old diesel fuel injection mechanic, (oh so very old), I have worked on many and I reckon it won't be too long before they become sought after like old Listers are now. When you take the injectors out, always remove the back leakage pipe that runs across the top of the four injectors. As you said, it is a frail pipe and the brazing at the joints loves to crack if you give it so much as a harsh stare. I reckon with a good clean out she'll run. Good luck mate and here to help if you have any fuel system related questions. All the best.

[@NarrowboatWill]

Thank you so much for the offer..Those fuel rails look frail. I'm waiting for the owner to get a starter sorted..

[@marionjohansson4235]

Such suspense. Can’t wait to see if it starts. I think it will!

[@NarrowboatWill]

I'm still waiting for the chap to get a starter. I've completely forgot what done to it now. 😂 🤣

[@robg3545]

Interesting stuff Will. Hope you can vent all the heat thats coming off the exhaust and conduit and gubbins back there out into the living space so its not wasted heating up that space behind the kitchen wall. Amazing work on the sunken engine, thats a hail Mary sort of job!

[@NarrowboatWill]

I'm looking into using the exhaust heat with an egr valve to run my radiators. I love diesel engines. ⛽️

[@manwithapan9481]

M8 I watched the first part of that heater install, I fitted a couple of em for friends and I was waiting with baited breath to see you fiddle with that fuel tap in the diesel tank, I was howling hahahah. I used a guitar string, a high E works very well :)

[@NarrowboatWill]

If I'd had a guitar string, that would've been perfect, but my grabber did the job in the end. 😂

[@annjarvis9300]

Well done on heating and engine keep well n safe Will the oldies👍👍👍👍👍

[@NarrowboatWill]

Thanks guys. Keep warm and safe.

[@mickyfinn7969]

Very interesting stuff I’ve just done a rebuild on a partial sunken boat. Alternator . Starter motor. All filters. Injection pump service. Batteries and most wires probably. Main fuel tanks probably contaminated. All x2 They might run again with a few quid but not sure I’d want to trust them to get me home with just a quick spin dry. I’m watching with interest.

[@NarrowboatWill]

I said it needs loads of work. Luckily the boat is completely stripped inside. I'm still waiting for him to get a starter motor.

[@mickyfinn7969]

@ The one I’ve done was in a terrible state much like his. ( except mine is twin om636 with Enfield z outdrives ) If I’d known then what I know now I’m not sure I’d have taken it on. That is to say it’s taken 3 years, I’ve done the work myself and not had to pay anyone its cost in the region of 10k to get it to a very average diy standard. With basic upgrades going forward I expect another 10k would be needed. I could have bought a nice up and running twin diesel sunseeker 32 for the same money. All that being said I’d watch the videos if you do decide to commit to the work. Bit negative maybe but I wished someone had given me a good shake and face slap before I started mine. I’ve just bought another project boat.. I have an illness .

[@NarrowboatWill]

@mickyfinn7969 ha ha ha. I know exactly what you mean. But what you've learned is priceless. It's not my boat I'm just helping out. I'm sure it will start. The tanks sealed and with very few electrics.

[@CruisingTheBroads]

Is that the original exhaust and silencer supplied with the heater? If so they're only suitable for use externally on trucks and can be lethal fitted internally. They leak exhaust gas, which contains lethal levels of CO. Either way, make sure you have a couple of working CO alarms when using.

[@NarrowboatWill]

Agreed. I'm only testing thus heater so far..I change most things.

[@EricThayer]

Screaming prairie dogs!!! Cheers m8!

[@NarrowboatWill]

So funny.

[@paulwhite2023]

Morning Will. A chilly one.🥶. Hope all heating systems are fully functional. That was a busy video for you with the "spanners". I await part 2 on the Perkins with fingers crossed. Didn't spot any scifi Easter eggs this time! Keep warm. 👍👍. My subscription wasn't cancelled by the KZbin gremlins. Regards. Paul.

[@NarrowboatWill]

Thanks Paul. Only diesel eggs in this one. I'm still waiting for the guy to get back to me so I can finish trying to start it. 🙃 Take care.

[@MessengerRising]

Subscribed 👍🏼 Notifications on 👍🏼 Filthy thumbs up 👍🏼

[@NarrowboatWill]

Thank you so much.

[@wayneharris7534]

Another interesting and informative video from you will. I noticed a comment about the injection pipe work ib a Perkins engine .he is absolutely right about this . The only problem I have come across with a Perkins engine has always been down to seals leaking. They seem to run forever .as long as you maintain them regularly.. As for the ticking sound this is normal it's the pump drawing fuel for the heater. Turn in the engine in your van and you will hear the pump ticking as it draws fuel for the engine. Anyway will as always keep yourself safe and well mate. Filthy thumbs up 👍👍👍

[@NarrowboatWill]

I'm still waiting for the chap to get back to me about the perkins. I hate leaving a job half done. I bet the pistons have rust in them now. I know where the oil filter is now. It's inside paper type. Cheers Wayne. 👍

[@wayneharris7534]

@@NarrowboatWill Hi will I have been thinking about your problem with the Perkins engine .. Perhaps I have found the answer for you . After a bit of digging on the web the Perkins engine company has a spare parts catalogue for people to download along with workshop manuals.. I also believe that they have complete overall kits available for all of Thier engine's.. Knowing that this engine has been under fresh water in convinced that it can be saved. Probably it will needed a complete strip down And you may be lucky to only have to clean up the cylinders with a bit of Emery cloth. If it had been full of salt water then you would be looking for a new engine. I only wish I was still able to work on engine's I would be there in a flash mate By any chance is this your son's new boat.?? If so he definitely likes to give you a challenge.mate. Anyway I hope you find this helpful.. keep smiling mate and keep yourself safe and well.

[@markmeadows9838]

Great vlog again 👍🏻 well done with the engine 🤞🏻everything goes ok 🎧👊🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@NarrowboatWill]

I hope it runs again Mark. 🙏

[@gavinralph2910]

If you look at your video at 17:50, the oil filter is right in front of you👍Its the old paper element type within the round housing bolted sideways to the block. Directly below the dipstick.

[@NarrowboatWill]

Brilliant. I was looking for an oil can type. I knew you lot would know. Thanks.

[@benslater9099]

enjoyed this 1filthy thumbs up

[@NarrowboatWill]

Thank you.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

You are so talented Will … I hope your diesel heater is working well … I have one in my van and that tapping does my nips in all night long 🤣🤣 it’s such a shame that gorgeous boat sank but if anyone can fix it, it’s you 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@NarrowboatWill]

Hello Mrs. Just watching your vlog. I bought a super silent pump and rapped it in foam. I can't hear it now. Take care 👍 ❤️ 👌

[@RobertSmith-zv1xo]

So curious to know if it will roar again. Do a crackin' job Will, like this 😀

[@NarrowboatWill]

Thanks Robert..I'm sure it will when he gets in gear and buys the parts.

[@lindasquires1786]

Hi Will really enjoying vlogs. Is that boat Liams. Xx

[@NarrowboatWill]

No, it's his friends boat. Thanks for watching.

[@ianmaxwell7672]

Hot air rises hence usual outlet is lowdown

[@NarrowboatWill]

Agreed. But like I said. This is for test purposes.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great see you cranking it on the cut thanks lee

[@NarrowboatWill]

@@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 cheers Lee.

[@akilby8022]

Will for your heater I’d run pipes from the heater to the bow and the stern using a tee piece with h a flapper valve, you can then control how much heat goes fore and aft. 👍👍

[@NarrowboatWill]

Where do I get these flapper valves please?

[@SueC-oj6zv]

Morning Will 👋, thanks for another fascinating vlog, I find them so interesting 🧐. Filthy thumbs up 🤙all round! Hope you are ok, have a lovely day 😊

[@NarrowboatWill]

Good morning Sue. Get rapped up it's chilly. Brrrrr..

[@SueC-oj6zv]

⁠@@NarrowboatWill I certainly have extra layers on today 😂, but more of the usual rain is due later on, take care and keep warm too!🪵♨️

[@notsohairybiker]

The water pump pliers are self tightening if you use them the other way around. Better mechanical advantage.

[@NarrowboatWill]

Makes sense.

[@barntheatreoxted9465]

Hi Wil, I have a similar heater for my shed and it works very well. the flue needs to be sealed , or you will fill the boat with CO (Carbon Monoxide). that silencer box has a drip hole which will vent CO out into the boat, so isn't suitable inside the boat. Be careful!

[@NarrowboatWill]

Agreed on all counts. Did you fit a marine grade silencer? If so can you let me know where from? Thankyou.

[@daveoliver7521]

One of my old Fishing spots on the Bridgewater at Sale

[@NarrowboatWill]

It's good fishing on there.

[@christopherbutler7588]

Thats Certainly a job and a half will 😮 .good luck with it 😊

[@NarrowboatWill]

It's hard work but interesting stuff. 🤔

[@pathickman9271]

Im still subscribed 😊🎉

[@NarrowboatWill]

😊 thanks

[@Dyfhi]

Nice one Will and Leon, fair play to you both with what you are doing, if you need someone to ever hold a torch whilst you do your biz, I could be your man for I have three torches my friend 🤣🤣 have a good rest of the week👍

[@NarrowboatWill]

😂 🤣 😆 blimey 3. You can't beat a good torch, and thanks for the offer, Mr T.

[@Dyfhi]

@@NarrowboatWill head torches at that mate 🤣🤣👍

[@craigberesford726]

The washers at the bottom of the injector chambers is correct, they must be in place otherwise the injectors will leak

[@NarrowboatWill]

Correct. 😊

[@Curve2Theatre]

Interesting video as always 😊The Flue on that Heater ( being Very Hot ) seems to be wasting a lot of heat . It’s a shame there is not away to draw off , some of the heat from it . Hope you get it all sorted out and working before the really cold weather arrives . I remember the ‘Crusing the Cut ‘ Chap fitting one in his Van . That was a tight fit too .

[@NarrowboatWill]

I remember seeing that vlog. I love this heater. I've done a bit of tweaking since the last vlog. Thanks for watching.

[@RichardSmith-cn9mx]

The heater you refered too on the inlet manifold is actually a "Flame Start" the unit is connected to the return diesel line and when you turn the ignition switch to glow/heater an element in the unit glows read hot and eventually the diesel burst into flame, you will normally hear a "Pop" when it ignites,then you turn the switch to crank the engine. thus sucking a flame into the engine. I think you are some time away from trying to get it running.

[@NarrowboatWill]

I don't think this one's working. 😕

[@markbygrave5956]

Nice , I do like your new diesel heater though . They are great , lots of heat for minimal fuel . Just keep an eye on the Co2 . Get that exhaust sorted out tout suite .

[@6ddevil]

I could be wrong Will, I had a Chinese diesel heater..I think the exhaust on the diesel heater should fall downwards and the small hole on the baffle thing at the end should be down as it can drip condensation, obviously it’s a carbon monoxide danger so make sure it routes out.

[@NarrowboatWill]

Agreed. This is all for testing purposes. On a narrowboat, we have to have smoke alarms and co detectors. Not only that we have so much ventilation on boats it's bloody drafty. 😂 🤣 Way more vents than houses or sheds.

[@6ddevil]

@ Yes.. you know more about these things than me Will, I thought I better check, didn’t want you to go tits up as I like your channel. 😭😭

[@NarrowboatWill]

@6ddevil I burn coal in my front room. That's far more dangerous..😂 🤣

[@lorencolt]

I think I would have mounted the thermostat down on the side if the cabinet. It will read the temp at head height and it will be cold down lower. Maybe a couple of ceiling fans to push the heated air down? I just can't be of much help to you months after the fact.

[@NarrowboatWill]

Stay tuned. I fit a second ceiling fan.

[@malcolmone1]

that black fexi pipe will extend ,are you sure that vent in the wall is above the water line ?

[@thomasmarencik8050]

I can’t understand how you, of all boaters, could loose 300 subscribers! Maybe viewers have been busy with the coming holidays, but that still wouldn’t explain the decrease. Also, keep the screaming groundhog or whatever the hell it is! I hope people come to their senses and resubscribe. Good luck with that motor. You’re a better man than I.

[@NarrowboatWill]

I've heard other youtubers have lost subscribers. Perhaps they had a bot purge. 🤔 Thanks for watching.

[@Kat69nh]

GG says woof.

[@NarrowboatWill]

Meeeeeooooowwww Kat. Woooof gg

[@RJ-444]

The ‘surging’ is a little bit Darth Vader ☺️

[@NarrowboatWill]

😂 🤣

[@rikkiross8087]

Hello will you are going to have a problem with your diesel heater exhaust, you have created a condensation trap in the pipe , you should have it running downwards from heater to outside just so water can run out also you will see silencer has little hole to go to bottom for same reason, the rest looked ok just keep an eye on the crappy filter , Brigg and Stratton mower ones are best as sealed when made , regards rikki

[@NarrowboatWill]

That's what I found out later. I was only trying it out for the moment. Cheers

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

Thankyou I'm subscribed.you take care

[@NarrowboatWill]

Thanks for the sub!

[@richardwall2692]

Looking at the heater fuel tank, the bottom half has two mounting points, so there's two areas of the tank that are not holding fuel, maybe that explains the discrepancy?

[@NarrowboatWill]

That's a good point. I never thought of that. Cheers

[@FlashGormless]

Is that pump at the right angle Will? It has to be at the right angle to pump properly that's why it is surging probably? You can buy a quieter pump for them but they are expensinve. or a box to put over it ?..... Universal 22ml Ultra Quiet Heater Fuel Pump New 12V 1-5KW fleabay

[@NarrowboatWill]

I've got a quite pump. They have to be at a 30 degree angle but I'm running mine straight up. It's only to stop air pockets forming.

[@markbygrave5956]

You'll probably do a Mavis on me , but , it does need to be lifted out of the boat and put on a workbench and stripped down and rebuilt . All the best with it tho .....

[@NarrowboatWill]

Blimey. That's a massive, massive job. I'm sure it will fire straight up. Bullet proof these things. I'm still waiting to get back on it.

[@JEll123]

Those pumps are notorious for being loud. Try suspending it in mid air as a lot of the noise is via transfer to the mounting material.

[@NarrowboatWill]

I bought a super silent one and rapped it in foam. I can't hear it now.

[@markbygrave5956]

The fuel pump is irritating , I put a bit of dense foam - out of some packaging - between the pump fixings to the wall and that sorted it , not completely silent but I can live with it .

[@NarrowboatWill]

Yes. I've done that and more. 😂

[@markbygrave5956]

Spread the ducting all along your narrow boat , under the bed ,under the kitchen units under any units throughout your boat , better the heat goes all around rather than going out the exhaust .

[@NarrowboatWill]

Agreed.

[@edwardhoughton2565]

Xx good

[@NarrowboatWill]

Cheers Edward. 👍

[@edgeyt1]

Will the bearings be ok? I'm still subscribed.

[@NarrowboatWill]

Not sure!

[@thomante]

Ah... The Industrial Revilution!

[@NarrowboatWill]

Good old industry.

[@AnthonyCarter-g2o]

Nice and warm this winter 👍l don’t mind doing tractor engines which are in your face but being bent double in a confined space doesn’t appeal to me.

[@NarrowboatWill]

I know what you mean. Boat engines are usually buried. 😂 🤣

[@craigberesford726]

You’re better off, keeping the vents as low as possible. Remember heat rises 😉

[@NarrowboatWill]

Agreed.

[@MichaelBarnes-v8b]

I think I would pull those motors out of the boat before I tried to do too much to them. Such an inhospitable environment in that hull.

[@NarrowboatWill]

Lifting those engines out would need a crane. I think they're a tonne each.

[@put301]

Don’t use that exhaust box inside the boat it’s got a hole in it to let water / condensation out but will also let exhaust fumes out into your boat

[@NarrowboatWill]

Agreed.

[@davidife597]

That pump noise would drive me insane, you need to change that.

[@NarrowboatWill]

It's like Chinese water torture. 💧 😂 🤣

[@markbygrave5956]

Does that boat have two engines , i do watch your vlogs but I can't remember ...

[@NarrowboatWill]

Yes. Thanks for watching..

[@martinbowskill5511]

You tube fine will Cheers n beers Marty Australia

[@NarrowboatWill]

Great stuff. Cheers ripper. 👍

[@Chris-t8d]

I had water build up in exhaust

[@NarrowboatWill]

Agreed. I move it

[@DavesInHisGarage]

There's a bloke on KZbin that does van builds and he's making relatively silent ones in comparison to the ones supplied with the heater. personally don't mind the noise but I'm not normal 😂😂😂

[@NarrowboatWill]

I can't hear mine now. Stay tuned..

[@williamhatt118]

Will...what ya thinking...deisal😂tank should not be inside ya boat...same has pump...just saying...nb lady may...Billy

[@NarrowboatWill]

I have a fire in my boat. What about that? 😂 🤣

[@smug121]

I hope you have carbon monoxide detector these heaters where designed for trucks to start with sadly they don’t last very long

[@NarrowboatWill]

I have smoke and co anyway because I burn coal in my front room. 😂

[@markbygrave5956]

That whole boat is a scrapper really .

[@NarrowboatWill]

It's all steel so that's worth something.

[@stevenharris6357]

Heater output needs to be low! Hot air rises Scrap the cruiser not worth it 😢

[@NarrowboatWill]

Agreed.

[@markbygrave5956]

Sorry Will , I know you are an optimist , but you will never sort those engines out in situ . They need to come out .

[@NarrowboatWill]

Agreed but it's worth a try.

[@dougfields5798]

It’s not ideal putting a thermostat above a cooker hob .

[@NarrowboatWill]

It works OK. 💪

[@chrisjourneyman]

Re-subscribed.

[@NarrowboatWill]

Thank you. I've heard quite a few people have lost subscribers. Weird.

[@shugieshugied2269]

Loads of KZbin content creators have been loosing subscribers, no one seems to know why.

[@NarrowboatWill]

Must be a bot purge or something. I was 20 off 10k arghhh

[@davidjarvis8947]

Ho dear your good but not that good you cant resurrect the dead

[@NarrowboatWill]

😂 🤣 😆

[@markbygrave5956]

Take anything of value , the engines , gearboxes , prop shafts and propeller 's , any copper . The rest is just scrap . Sorry , Will .

[@NarrowboatWill]

Luckily the boat is stripped out completely.

[@Goodchappy]

No, unfortunately I'm still subscribed. 🫢

[@NarrowboatWill]

😂 🤣