Recent content by MOBY2

Wow that was an interesting read, what a bloke, sure it's not the last we'll hear of him.

Hi, it's usually just not the grade but the API rating, Vyv cox of this parish is the chap to ask, he worked in the oil industry for a long time and has helped me in the past 👍

Furneau Riddell in Southsea for of the shelf stuff.

Hi, I'm hoping to fit a FG500 filter, it's a Racor copy but heck of a lot easier to change and about 30 quid on fleabay if that's any help...

Did mine recently Nanni N2.10, bit fiddly due to lack of space. Alternator off and had to tap the stack with wood and rubber mallet to get it going and it can only go backwards. Had 4 O rings to replace, I found a local firm who tested what they were and supplied them for half the price and were...

Hi folks Thank you for your replies ... Doesn't sound like there's much between them except silicone one does a bit more. Think I'll go for that one. Thanks again Moby

Evening, just looking at both of these, both around £95 mark, just wondered if anyone has experience of either of them or both, any pros or cons ... Many thanks in advance.

DO NOT EAT THEM .... As said purification is needed, I used to dredge oysters in Chichester many years ago, a fellow fisherman ate one raw and it nearly killed him, very I'll for a couple of weeks.

Trapper 500 or 501 or Sabre 27 sailed both Trappers are quicker .... Sabre easier to work on Good luck

Yep funny you should say that ... not a great piece of engineering that.... think we may have to bite the bullet but will look around first. Many thanks

Thank you both, been helping trying to get it off, not sure if its repairable due to the fact its cast alli, think the best bet might be checking engine breakers as already mentioned its eye wateringly expensive. I have the 10 hp in my boat and very pleased with it but probably like most of us...

Sorry can't seem to upload any... I will have another go later ... if you google it there are plenty of images ... Thanks

Good morning and thank you both for your replies, it's sometimes called a header tank I believe but where you put the coolant in and there is a rack if cooling pipes to help cool the engine.... I'll see if I can find a picture... Thanks