We forgot to mention to also CHECK YOUR GEARBOX OIL and change if necessary. And don't be like us and use an adjustable spanner for your engine bolts, use actual sized ones if possible :)

Did you find this useful or do you have any tips to share? Let us know! 😊😊

@ronnielloyd4676

Жыл бұрын

Hi Wes and Amy :) May I ask where you got the absorbent pads from?

Really good instructional video, can I suggest that when you have pumped the oil from the engine sump, you then put about a litre of fresh oil in the sump, then pump that out, all it does is makes sure clean oil washes out any of the remaining old oil in the bottom of the sump. Just a suggestion.

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Ah! that's a great idea! Thanks for sharing the tip 😊

I’m looking forward to watching an outtakes or bloopers vlog one day because I think it would be hilarious …

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! We’ve had something like this in mind for the future 😊👀

feel like a proud mum watching you do your service a lot of people wouldn't give it ago well done

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you!! 🤗

Much more confident presentation. Good job!

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David! 😊

One of the best narrowboat maintainance tutorials I have seen. All the tools and supplies that were used were clearly shown and their purpose explained. Maybe some human elements would brighten up the technical mood of this video, and a smile in the end for success. And for that reason I look forward to your next vlog. The boat now had it's share of care and attention, it sure will pay off when you are cruising!

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and suggestion!! We appreciate it and will take them on board for our next "narrowboat basics" video 😊 The vlogs will always stay silly don't worry haha! 🍟

Wow that was really professional. You look like you had no problems at all🙂Take care. Nick

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Haha yep, until you see the footage from the vlog 😅 Glad we could make an informative video too though!

Very well done. Think I could do it now.

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

I bet you can! 💪🏻

Brilliant! Really informative! It has made me a lot more confident that I can do a service on my boat when it is built :)

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was physically quite tiring but theoretically easier than we thought! 🥰💪🏻

love you two we still have our boat at swanley marina ,fantastic job i would recommend a filter wrench for next time also a good socket set too and dont forget to check your gearbox oil too take care happy cruising .

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Clive! Yes we need to upgrade our tools for sure 🛠 thank you!

Fantastic, simple and clear instructions. Well done both of you.

Loved this video or vlog. Right up my alley doing this stuff. So simple and you made it look so easy too

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It was much less chaotic than the vlog footage but we’re glad we managed to get a bit of a guide video from it too 😊

Great stuff. You can also take the WASP filter apart and rinse it in diesel periodically. I haven’t been brave enough to do this yet but saw it on a Narrowboat Will vlog. It was nice to meet you the other day. I hope the anglers weren’t too annoying. Andy NB Eleanor.

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you for the tip!! That’s a good idea, we were similar in that we tried to keep it simple for our first time 😅 lovely to meet you too! The fishermen were okay thankfully!

Well done to you two for doing this yourselves... well done!!

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😊

First class job, well done , I have one of the first type of filter wrenches which they have at Lidl once a year and they are brilliant

Very useful - thank you!

You make it look even easier in this vlog. Lol. Best wishes

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

It was easy what do you mean 😏 hahah!

@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501

2 жыл бұрын

@@BoatTime 🤣

Never prefill the fuel filter, you'll just end up sending contaminants straight into the pump and injectors. The filter housing has a plunger on top, so when you change the filter, remove the outlet hose and pump the plunger until diesel comes out of the pipe. Refit hose and give it a couple of more pumps. As for the air lock, it will just bleed itself out if there is any, just keep the revs up until the engine runs smooth again.

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

That’s just how we prefer to do it, hence the disclaimer at the start.

Well done doing your own service it's the best way to know your engine and fix faults . justables are ok but they can round off nuts and bolts making them hard to remove or tighten .

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Yeah we really need to invest in some better tools! 🔧

I love this video made it look so easy compared to the vlog hahahahah vaccum pumps quite good I have one I can send down the oil dip stick hole saves all the pumping hahaha, your belt explination was spot on 90.c no more so many boaters will only look for cracks or tears, another good point to do is buy everything again so you have spare.... Amazing video tho guys you could add a engine mount check every now and again with a breaker bar I have seen engines come loose into engine bays 🙄🙄🙄🙄 where they vibrate loose on the mounts.... Keep up the great vids 😁😁

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Ah great tips! Thank you so much 😊 We knew what we were doing really (kind of haha)

Good job you two! Made that look super easy

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🤗

Thank you so much, this really helped because i’m moving to my boat in august and i have been quite stressed about doing this!! You two really are the best thank you so much💖

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Yay!! This is exactly why we hope to do these videos! Hopefully you find it helpful and good luck! You'll be fine! 😊 we are excited for you for the move!! 🤩

Hi guys ive subscribed as I feel im gonna need your help in the future as I will be purchasing my own soon, your video was very helpful and stopped me panicking about buying one As this will be my first home and the idea of the maintaining it was my main worry but watching your video made so much sense, can not thank you more and I will be doing the same when I get mine after sometime I have got to know my ship lol I am calling it that even though technically it is not bur I will be doing it. thanks again you seem like a lovely couple and hope we pass each other by on the water highways Will

Great episode guys!! Super informative and well done for getting your hands dirty😅👍🏼

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching 😊

Hi Amy, Wes, You should have a side line in making training videos. What a great video you have made. You made it so easy to follow, and it was so well edited. Did Rufus offer his help? Have a great week. Take Care

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

That's so good to hear, we are so glad it was easy to follow as that was our biggest goal! 😊You too! Thanks for watching

@colinarthur1606

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent structured content and delivered with confidence and clarity … superb instructional content! Well done.

really good video but I would recommend an oil flusher to flush any old crap oil out of the system

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Yes we will definitely do that next time! Thank you 😊

Good job you guys! You rock!! :)

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😀

hubby said your starter belt is slightly too loose check the tension in the middle of the belt at largest distance between the two pulleys hope this helps

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Ah yes thank you! We went with what we said in the video, think we tightened it after the clip we used 😊

For completeness, probably a good idea to replace the gearbox oil too

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Yes for sure, should’ve done this! Good point 😊

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I see it's the edited version 😊

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

“Simplified” 😅 but we linked the vlog for those brave enough to see the behind the scenes

Hi both, do you think your gearbox oil needs changing at the same time 😊

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Each engine is different and it seems that different boaters do it at different intervals so we kept it out just incase 😊

@Dave-bu6bc

2 жыл бұрын

There's no such thing as too often, but there is such thing as not often enough.

I'm not a fan of using a screwdriver on the oil filter; if you do it wrong you won't be able to run the engine until what is left is removed and a new filter fitted. Just *make sure* the black sealing ring from the old filter isn't still attached to the engine! Otherwise you're going to need an awful lot of kitchen towel. 🙂 Also the alternator is _usually_ supposed to have around 5mm of deflection with moderate finger pressure at the center point (longest stretch) but the main thing is not to overload the bearings with it being too tight. If it's too loose you'll know about it as it'll squeal. *Edit:* No valve adjustments on that engine?

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah we really didn’t want to use the screwdriver and as we said it’s definitely a last resort! Good shout about the black sealing ring 😊 not sure what a valve adjustment is I’m afraid!

@loc4725

2 жыл бұрын

@@BoatTime I've just had a look and you _might_ have hydraulic (self adjusting) tappets. Appears there are a few engine models out there for narrowboats and you'd need your service manual to find out. Generally older engines require the periodic adjustment of the valves; it's a simple procedure and helps prevent rough running and potential engine damage.

One suggestion is to equip yourselves with the proper tools for the job, adjustable spanners are not a good idea from an engineering point of view.

@BoatTime

2 жыл бұрын

For sure, we need to invest in some proper ones!