On 12, Apr 2007, at 21:34, Brian Holt wrote:
> Could this have anything to do with the vibrations you have
> experienced,
> the engine not firing evenly on every cylinder?
Brian - it's been turbine smooth for years now.
But in all seriousness the motor does run pretty smoothly really. It's
just the very recent starting problems that are causing some concern.
Thanks to others for suggestions which I will have a look at.
1) Compression change knobs - I never touch them. I think they have
been set to high compression since I took the boat. I could give 'em a
twiddle.
2) Air supply - will check if any of my old socks or crew's lingerie
have been sucked into the air intake. There is no filter.
3) Tappets - I think there are some but they are un-fiddled with.
Lister's don't need such arty farty maintenance. But perhaps one or two
have come loose.
4) Compression tests - good idea.
Beeky
Just a thought before you go to any expense .... When did you last fill up
with diesel? ... Could it be dirt or water in the diesel?
John and Caroline nb Charlotte Rose
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