Recent content by algernon

Me being an awkward sod I have to wonder why you say you dont like CAV and then go on to describe a full CAV setup? Or is it just that noone seems to know wat is really available? Chris

If you check you will find that CAV filters have 2 different head units, one is the agglomerator one to remove water the othe is the filter version just to remove crud. The difference is the direction of flow! Down for water and up for crud! So now you know!!!! Chris

Beware of useing hydraulic hoses, they are not designed for diesel but hydraulic oil and can rot with diesel! Always check not just copper washers but also the seating faces, had problem with brand new fuel tank and it was no more than a scratch on the surface, fibre washer cured that one...

probably OK but you could check with any mercedes dealer as this is the same engine used in the 307D van or 240D car. best of luck Chris

Just a quick thought on kilner jars, pack carefully!!!!! and if you cant find them at home pop over to france as most supermarkets in france sell a very good alternative. PS dont ask me what to put in them, I have enough trouble cooking a varied diet at home!!!!!!!

earthing you mast will not reduce the risk of being hit but may reduce damage done if you are. However do disconnect every cable as the hall effect can create very high voltage surges - I have known old fashioned filament bulbs to light up and a friend got a nasty shock froma piece of cable just...

Just another quick thought, a major problem on old tractors was water entering through the air intake, does your engine suck from inside the engine room or from an external vent? If external could wind have blown rain in? possibly a problem if moored on a pontoon where wind can blow from any...

Sorry Phil but the 1500 was not in the taxi that was the 2.2 then the 2.5 the 1500 wouldnt even get the taxi rolling!!!!!!

Hi First grey oil that looks a bit like salad cream is a sign of water in the oil, usually either due to severe condensation problems, someone putting water in the wrong hole or a blown gasket, however you say when you tried to start it the engine locked up, "hydraulicked", as the experts say...

Re: Here\'s an interesting one! Agree wholeheartedly with NWSAILOR lets stop argueing and just communicate in a reasonable manner and let poor people who cant afford to pay the earth to join crewing websites that seem to want to know everything from inside leg favorite colour...

Hi no experience on yachts but fast learner, living in france with minimal commitments so if you just need someone extra to pull the ropes or hold the wheel etc.------ would be very interested.

As an English person living in france I can tell you that - pensions and benefits from the DWP as they are now in the UK arrive without tax deducted, however I do declare my income, including "pension", to the french but still dont pay tax, OK so maybe about 10,000euro pa. is a bit less than all...

Hi Im maybe a bit rusty with the English jargon but I have a feeling that by the time you have learnt the french terms you will be totally confused, now is the missen mast in front or behind etc. ???????? Best of luck!!!! Chris

Hi I am living in France and would like to do a bit of sailing off the west coast, have experience of dinghies but am fast learner and very practical, available most of the time as I dont have this strange habit of working every day!!! so if you need a hand for a day or a week etc let me know.