Plum

Ian, I will explain when we meet next but I can assure you that the situation you describe sounds typical and reasonable for a mud rescue

There won't be water coming out, the problem could be air getting in through a tiny crack in the lid or poor seal. This will prevent a...

Excellent !!

I dry mine out on scrubbing posts 2 or 3 times each year and have never had a problem. Although the extension of the skeg that goes to...

Please stop posting useful links direct to the seller of the item. I've now bought one because it seemed a good idea at the time!!!!

The topic of oyster layings in the Backwaters comes up from time to time, particularly around Kirby Creek. As promised a few weeks ago...

Agree. I have the daisy 2+ version receiver from here dAISy 2+ Dual-channel AIS Receiver with NMEA 0183 output for £90 (currently out of...

Orca uses internet data from Marine Traffic. Using internet AIS for navigation can be very dangerous, as it's often several minutes...

Update. My local blacksmith created an adaptor for me by turning down and threading a block of nylon. I sourced a 1.25in threaded...

If you are refering to the heater plugs (glow plugs) mentioned in post #7 that go in the inlet manifold and need a diesel fuel supply...

Just to close the loop .... phew ....... it works. Mega thanks to Plum and VicS for their sound advice. The virtual pints are on me.

Agree. Check lid of strainer first.

Air leak? Lid of strainer, syphon valve?

Agree with post 4. External metal braiding is not a good idea as what is inside the brading can't be seen and you can't see the ISO...

I don't see how hot oil will make any difference to what happens in the combustion chambers at initial startup and your oil cooler will...