Project Narrowboat ep 11 - Full Engine Service

[@keithsgulbransen8397]

Many thanks for an informative video, which has given me the confidence to service my Canaline 52 in a few weeks time. All the best. Keith

[@ProjectNarrowboat]

Oh - good luck with that. I always find it a bit limited getting the service parts but have a list of suitable equivalents for mine now.

[@stefanpuxon]

I really enjoyed this video, thanks dude. Really well put together and very informative. Time to get into my engine bay. Keep these great videos coming pal. 🙂👍🏻

[@ProjectNarrowboat]

Hey thanks Stefan

[@flashbangelectrics7705]

You know you’re stuff Johnny. Great video, very informative. Peace ✌️ and god bless from Tom in Lancashire.

[@ProjectNarrowboat]

Well, it's my take on it anyway! There doesn't seem to be too much out there on the canaline engines yet.

[@lindatoon8408]

Having been. A motor vehicle mechanic,for many years when I change a oil filter, where possible I always fill the new filter with oil, before refitting, saves any loss of oil in the pump and bearings when restarting the engine. Just a tip. Good vid.

[@ProjectNarrowboat]

That is a good tip. I wonder if I can do it without making a mess.

[@knobby2knobby]

Lovely clean engine you have there 😊

[@ProjectNarrowboat]

Well, it was new when I got it and I try to keep on top of things - thanks!

[@fourtwosandalf149]

Another informative video. Keep them coming :-)

[@ProjectNarrowboat]

Thanks, will do!

[@kevgermany]

You may guy find the oil filter wrench works better if it's the other way round. The foot should have been on the side you're pulling towards. Some oil in the new filter is a good idea. You can get a float switch for the bilge pump. Should also recheck the engine oil after running it for a while and letting it rest. Level will drop as it fills the new filter. Might be worth tightening the stern gland nuts to compress the seal more. Lovely clean engine bay!

[@ProjectNarrowboat]

I was struggling with that thing a bit - services are fairly rare as I have so much solar, when I do a service I can barely remember how... prolly I'll end up referring to my own video for the next one! As far as the bilge pump - I heard that automatic ones tend to come on when you are away, stay on, drain the battery, so I never bothered though I do kinda think it would be a good idea actually.... will put looking into it on my still rather lengthy to do list!

[@kevgermany]

@@ProjectNarrowboat If it's coming on and draining the battery you ave two problems - excessive leak and insufficient solar... And then you'll be fishing for your narrowboat.

[@lumitoca]

great vídeo!

[@ProjectNarrowboat]

Thanks Miguel.

[@landsakes4992]

Re. Stern gland - I don't know if you'll see this almost a year after the vid. It seemed the gland was dripping too much, have you thought about tightening it up a bit to compress the packing more?

[@ProjectNarrowboat]

Yes - thanks. I did tighten it at one point, it's pretty ok provided I remember to do the grease when I finish cruising, but a lot of the time I just forget!

[@gizmoinasia6080]

You will see in your grease lid a hole cut into the top of the plastic, put your dispenser over the hole and push down this will fill it up without having to do it by hand and it cuts down the mess.

[@ProjectNarrowboat]

Oh! I've been thinking there must be a better way, I made a right mess of it really. Thanks for that - definitely will do next time and thanks for the tip!

[@garryjackson6988]

Place end of stern gland into greese and turn tap out until full. No air inside and no mess. Chèers

[@MrIdleknight]

Good stuff my service is due and I try to read up and watch stuff for tips to improve my method. Did you do the diesel filters?

[@ProjectNarrowboat]

Hi, no I didn't do the diesel filters on this occasion. I do them far less often than the oil - from what I can find opinion seems to be somewhat split on the necessity to do these but I just do them when I feel like it, say once a year or even a bit longer. There are diesel taps to turn off, and don't forget to use the manual priming button by the engine filter. After that just takes a little cranking over to get the fuel all the way back. On my list of to dos so prolly for the next service!

[@MsVanorak]

why change the gear box oil? is it the diesel bug issue?

[@ProjectNarrowboat]

Just part and parcel of the regular service! It always looks fine though.

[@cliveraybritton9005]

You can't call it a full service, you haven't done two filters!

[@ProjectNarrowboat]

Well spotted! But don't tell the engine....