Recent content by 38mess

Should be a lot more fuel coming out. Take care as it's high pressure and can penetrate skin.

When my engine was playing up starting I took the 3 Glow plugs out, switched to heat and two were bright red and one wasn't. Problem solved

Try putting heat into the air intake, that usually works

I used a product called Grunt. Less of a faff than oxalic, but pricey but one stroke takes the yellow off

Did you see my post #8?

The do have a cold start procedure. If you don't follow it they will never star. I had the same engine 20 odd years ago but can't remember the procedure. Someone will come along soon who will know

Jezz at Pilkinton marine is the guy for these boxes. Give him a bell, he's friendly and approachable.

Agreed. I have taken a step back from tackling the engine myself. I have a diesel engineer taking a look tomorrow. I've decided I'm too old to be crawling around especially when I haven't a clue what I'm doing.

Thanks for the reply. Yes plenty of water coming through the strainer. Did you have any of the pulsating of the rubber end caps?

Hopefully not. Like hens teeth heads for this engine. But knowing my luck...

As soon as it cools down I'm on it. Thanks everyone for all your advice

I was .. just started it and it sounded ok took it for a spin and once it reached temperature it started it's hunting, then coolant squirted out of the filler cap ..so I guess it's HG.

Paul, last night the guys on the trawler next door came to have a look, the skipper against my better judgement poured some head gasket sealant in which has turned the coolant pink, would the test still work?

Swelling on both sides

Yes. I put a new one on this time last year. It's clear