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Kathymel

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  1. Of course, but if it keeps it going for long enough to do a proper fix
  2. The OP managed to get his going again with WD40 and a few taps of a hammer.
  3. Thanks. I did a visual inspection and there’s no obvious bad connections or corrosion, but it was getting dark and the pub is calling, so I’ll get on that first thing in the morning.
  4. My turn to have this issue now. 4LB1 33hp. Solenoid part no. MV1-77 897209-1140 My stop button is taking longer and longer to stop the engine. Having read this thread, I guess the first thing to do is take some WD40 and a hammer to it. If it fails completely, are there any updates to the comments already made? Engines Plus don’t have the part listed so I’ve emailed them and am waiting for a reply. There are some listings on eBay that say they will replace a solenoid in a 4LB1, but the part no. they list as replacing is not the same as mine, so I doubt they will work. I’d be grateful for any suggestions including how you go about installing a manual engine stop. Thanks, Kathy
  5. I was trying to comply with the instructions. If the instructions are over complicated, that’s hardly my fault. Thanks very much Tracey. Much appreciated.
  6. Good evening, I’ve just received a replacement R&D coupling along with instructions. Seems very straightforward except there’s no way of getting a socket on to the bolt heads to get the torque right. I can’t find a torque wrench that takes open ended spanner heads that doesn’t require me to mortgage the boat. So my question is, how important are the torque settings and is there a guesstimate I can use? Cheers, Kathy
  7. Thanks for the link, Alan. The figures you’ve quoted from appendix G are for unsealed batteries. If I decide on an interior siting for my ‘sealed’ batteries, I won’t be keeping them in an unventilated space, as I mentioned earlier, they will be ventilated to the exterior.
  8. Thanks Jen, I have a fair bit of moveable ballast in the form of steel bars and a great deal of wood on the roof that I’m used to moving to adjust my trim. Kathy
  9. Thanks for this, Slim. I would definitely need to split the bank as there isn’t sufficient height directly below the exhaust. I did think putting one forward of the exhaust would work, if I choose to go that route. I also wondered about increasing the lagging on the exhaust or installing a heat shield. Is there any any chance of a couple of photos of your set-up or perhaps some measurements to give me an idea of the clearances you have? Thanks again.
  10. Thanks. I have ‘sealed’ batteries. Are there ventilation specifications for them? Could you provide me with a link to the appendices, please? I can’t see them where I’m looking.
  11. The main objective has evolved as it’s gone along. The original need was to rationalise and shorten the cable paths. The current set-up is messy and illogical and the cables from the two separate systems are constantly crossing one another. The battery box is also in need of enlarging/replacement and the area around it needs a lot of work. Moving the leisure system to the other side puts it immediately below the fuse panel and neatens up a lot of wandering wires. The main battery fuse and isolator are currently situated at the rear of the bank, so moving them forward, even when on the other side will mean the cable run to the inverter is the same distance. All this remains true if I go with the under steps option. So, there is a lot more going on than just painting. ?
  12. Thanks everyone. My next question was was about ventilation and you’ve clarified it nicely. The old toilet tank air vent hose is still lurking under the bed. I can repurpose that.
  13. Well ok, maybe not a huge difference to where I was thinking of putting them, but the way the wiring is now, putting them inside would get rid of about 3 meters. Some of that wiring is way too thin and needs replacing, so every little helps.
  14. Thanks Bizzard. That’s not a bad idea at all. It never occurred to me to bring them indoors. One of the reasons I’m changing the layout is the unnecessary length of cables in the current set-up. Putting them under the step would make a huge difference to that.
  15. Thanks Alan, When I get a response, I’ll ask them. It’s interesting that there is no hard and fast rule though. I might have to do some temperature tests.
  16. Thanks Wotever, Common sense it is for now, then. ??
  17. I’m not asking people to guess what my BSS inspector’s opinion is going to be - until I get a reply to my email, it’s not even a given who that will be - I’m asking if anyone on here has an opinion. It’s fine if you don’t have one but, if you don’t mind, I’ll wait to see if other people have anything to say on the matter.
  18. Because he’s not due for a month and I thought someone on here might know.
  19. Good evening, I’ve started refurbishing my engine hole and part of this will involve moving my batteries from one side to the other so I can scrape and paint the side they’re currently on. Their temporary (potentially permanent) home is going to be on the same side as the exhaust. Is there any legislation or are there any safety guides concerning how close batteries can be to an exhaust? The tray you can see in the photo is the footprint of all four batteries. They won’t all fit together astern of the exhaust unless I move the fuel line (which goes to the Eberspacher and moving it is on the list, but I hadn’t planned to do it just yet). I plan to split the batteries into two separate trays either side of the exhaust, but I need to know about any safety guidelines before I can do that. My BSS exam is next month, so no cutting corners for me.
  20. Thanks Sam, Having spent the morning trying to work out from pictures on eBay (and gasping at the prices), that’s a much more sensible solution. Kathy
  21. Morning all, Can someone advise on where to buy one of these couplings, please? Thanks, Kathy
  22. Thanks Dave, Good to know and cheaper than I was expecting. I haven't been a sole trader for a long time, but I'm sure I paid similar 15 years ago. Kathy Thanks Biscuits. Good to know there's plenty of choice.
  23. Thanks, Goliath. That sounds delightfully simple.
  24. Hello folks, I've just submitted an application for a trader's licence and received this in reply: '... the proposal is acceptable in principle based on the information provided in the Operating Proposal and that you may complete and pay for your Business Licence online subject to the following supporting information being provided: Commercial Insurance Policy with Public Liability Third Party Insurance for Boat (combined policy acceptable)' Can any traders recommend companies to go to for these? Also, I have third party insurance with my normal policy (with Towergate), but is this something different specific to trading? Thanks, Kathy
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