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@@heoef9eo3 I have done it to a few narrow boats it is the only way you can clean out the fuel tanks as they are part of the hull

@@guyvanbrussel9772 that’s what I was shown 28 years ago when I was an apprentice mechanic and I have always done it. I feel it helps the bearing slip into place smoothly. Like I have said on my videos, they are not how to instructions just my method of doing things. I’m sure it would probably make no difference at all if the bearings were fitted into the caps dry. Thanks for your comment 👍

@@Keithsbrokenboats Exactly 45 years ago I started working on engines and I never did this. I also NEVER use assembly lube but I squirt a lot of regular engine oil in the oil passages.

@@guyvanbrussel9772 I think you have hit the nail on the head by squirting loads of oil in as you build your engines. The thing to bear in mind is we both use lubrication while building engines which is the most important thing.

@@Keithsbrokenboats Yes.

@@guyvanbrussel9772 👍

@@andywindy I think so Just waiting for parts now

I like the old stuff it worked well, sounded nice and didn’t rely on micro chips

@@tonymiller5385 leyland took over AEC (Associated Equipment Company) in 1962

@@steveransley7227 glad you enjoyed it

@@jwm5165 I have always been into old machinery. My dad collected old tractors which is where I started to learn my trade

​@@Keithsbrokenboats Excellent, I was mostly around lorries and vans as a kid. When I get more space around me I want something with the Perkins V8. Can't forget that soundtrack.

@@davelove3779 I hope so too

Ah Scoffy yes it was. If it hadn’t moved it would have been the end of the project

@@nickmawer5098 I don’t think the company that owns Lofty would have paid for an engine rebuild so they would have classed it as beyond economical repair so it would have been scrapped

It would have been an engine out and major rebuild job so yes very costly

The trouble now for these engines, is the supply of old stock parts is really minimal. It can take months to source everything needed. To get parts made or having to machine or buy extra parts to fit when only oversized bearings are available. The costs can end up through the roof. You would have to really want that engine for it to be viable.

@@Keithsbrokenboats not realy a big job lifting engine out,we were allowed 2 days to remove and refit liners and bore out.

Thanks

Unfortunately the company that owns it just want me to get it going. I would really like to rebuild it

@@nickmawer5098 lots of rusty crap coming out of everywhere

@@dtscoffield wow greetings to both so good to hear from you 👍👍

@@dtscoffield and it all started with an RC cat

Sorry I thought I answered question but instead I wrote myself a comment on the same video

@@Keithsbrokenboats all good! Thanks so much for these tutorials, I've been rebuilding mine these past few weeks and I wouldn't have been able to without these videos

@@NotGarrettT no problem They are not tutorial videos just my way of doing the job. Thanks for watching and I’m glad they have been of help to you 👍

@@Keithsbrokenboats either way, it's been a big help

@@GordonWolters where are you in the world and what is happening?

@@Keithsbrokenboats I’m in northern Alberta. When I got it, I was told it had no spark. I put new coil, plugs, electronic ignition upgrade, has spark now. Checked wiring as they put in a new solenoid. Two batteries, lots of power. 135psi compression check on all cylinders. Flushed old fuel out and check all fuel filters. It sound like it fires but won’t stay running.

@@GordonWolters sounds like a fuel problem My carb was full of corrosion and debris. Took ages to get it clean.

@@fixitfaster my engine has got points. I bought a new distributor cap, points and condenser of eBay

Thanks, I'll check there.

No I have put to much into it to quit now.

Great.... thought you were giving up 😂

@@mikeyunderhill114 Thanks 👍

@@mikeyunderhill114 I should have mentioned it. I will next time 👍

@@Keithsbrokenboats Now that you mention it yes I should have had acknowledgement😂

@@fixitfaster Thanks. A lot of what I’m doing will be a new experience for me. If I can show how I do it and it helps someone else that’s good 👍

@@fixitfaster I agree

@@jeremysparks4570 that’s what I was taught 30 years ago by an old man who had built engines for years. I’m interested to know your opinion on why you shouldn’t. 👍

Thanks for watching 👍

I have one now thanks for the offer though. If you check out my other posts you follow the rebuild and see the engine running. All I have to do now is the rest of the boat. Thanks for watching my post 👍

Great, I'll keep following your progress.... I'm restoring an old Searay myself with a very similar engine... best of luck.

@@paulmorrison1821 where about in the world are you?

I'm next door in Cork, Ireland.... will boat over and visit when I'm finished the ⛵

@@bigredinfinity3126 unfortunately it all comes down to cost. I got the boat for free and I don’t have loads of money to throw at. As I save a bit I can spend a bit. I will be doing all the work myself to try and make it a good usable boat. It was always intended to be a restoration project with what was originally in the boat. I thought the original question asked was very interesting and worth a look at. Thanks for your comment I really appreciate any input from anyone who watches my posts. Thanks 👍

@@clarkfinlay78 Yes I have and I would love one. I have about 2 square meters that I could put solar panels on

I think this engine is known as half a 460

Hi Please check out my latest post for an answer to your question 👍

I’m really glad that it is helpful. Thanks for watching my videos 👍

On mine one comes from the start position on the key. The other goes to earth. Mine is a standard solenoid. There are two types of solenoid filled to this engine. The standard and a switch one. The switch one uses the mounting plate as an earth and the second wire goes to the ignition coil live side I think.

Yes I will when I get it all back together. But you want to see the state of the rest of the boat 👍

Thanks for watching my video 👍 Good luck finding your problem. Cheers the face where the manifold meets the header tank.

I would love to see some pictures Message me via Facebook

@Keithsbrokenboats what's ur Facebook? I got the boat put new points and condenser on it and it fired right up took it out 5 times Ober the course of the past month or so then I just took it out yesterday it fired right up it was idling for about 3 minutes then just died and wouldn't restart at all..

⁠my Facebook page is called Keith’s Broken Boats I’m a Facebook novice so have a go at messaging me please. It would be a good experiment for me.

Yes the push rods I bought were for a Ford 460. Thanks for your comment 👍

No Still looking. Let me know if you find any. They might be easier to find over there. 👍

Running rough on start up could be a faulty choke (is yours an automatic choke. I’m having issues with mine). You need to check your getting fuel into the carburettor. Take the top off and give the throttle linkage 3 to 4 pumps, you should see fuel squirting out the jets into the primary barrels. You will need to hold the choke open to see down into the barrels when you do this. Idle needles need to be turned in so they just touch the seat and then backed out 2.5 to 3 turns. Lots of small passage ways inside the carburettor that could be blocked. When you had it in bits did you blow everything out with compressed air? Let me know if this is any help.

@@Keithsbrokenboats Hi Keith. Many thanks for that, lots to check. Didn't think of the idle so will give that a go. When it ran rough it sounded like too much fuel - ie choke stuck on (yes it's automatic) and there was fuel dripping into the carb from under the choke flap when the engine was stopped, which initially led me to believe faulty float/needle valve. However it's still doing it with new parts and seems to come from a point much higher than the float chamber. Finally could you tell me how many turns out you have the mixture screw please. Thanks again for your help to date, I'll keep you informed with progress. It's really odd as it started and ran OK at first. Thanks again

I had my mixture screws out 2.5 turns Sounds like you have a needle valve issue if the fuel is coming out in between the air horn and carburettor body

@@Keithsbrokenboats Thanks for your reply. I thought needle valve but I've just replaced it. However I'll strip it back and check. Also think I may have a faulty coil - the + wire is 12.6v but drops to 9.6v when connected. Coil resistance 2.6 ohms. Ah well, the investigation proceeds! It's really odd as it ran beautifully after the new impeller, but gradually got worse and worse until now. I'll let you know progress. Thanks again. All the best.

No phone to ring it on either

Correct.

Glad you found it useful 👍

The end plates are sealed with a rubber gasket which looks exactly the same as the end plate. I should have mentioned and showed it. Thanks for your interest and comments. They are very encouraging and make me want to get on with the next bit. I’m waiting for parts at the moment

@@Keithsbrokenboats Great thanks very much. A item to be checked for bits of the impellor as the bulk of it was welded to the sides of the A drive inlet area. Ah, the things we do for relaxation! Thanks again, kind regards.

I know mind you if you saw what I did for a job you would probably understand my need for tinkering with my own junk

I don’t think I would manage. When you think what they had to do just in day to day life and planning season in advance just to provide food amazing

Thank you.