I'm a retired diesel/gas truck mechanic. I've owned two different boats for 28 years (one 26 foot and one 42 foot), and I love how you approach the whole thing of servicing your boat's engine. Good for you!! And yes, "worst case scenario" goes on for all of us all the time, even for engine professionals. Oh my word, great song! And well sung! I'm 75 and can still learn, thank you. I eat cooked oat bran every morning, with a touch of apple or banana or blueberries, and a touch of honey. I have the same coffee pot that you have. 🙂 I squirt a bit of chocolate into the coffee. I see a few mistakes you might be making in the engine maintenance/servicing, but not enough detail for me to help. On the other hand, this vlog was one year ago so I hope you've got everything sorted out absolutely perfectly. There's no reason you can't do this regular engine maintenance. Engines (and sometimes gear boxes) love to have oil and coolant refreshed. It's WE who need to learn how to do that for them. "Scrumping", a new word for me. Thank you for all you teach, and for all you learn. Thank you, May. You're the best.
Oiii! who told you it was going to be a raffle! haha! Things will start happening around mid June time this year and probably about £10 a ticket. I want to try get a charity involved... currently working on it!
You are so talented in so many ways, singing, playing the guitar, servicing your engine, I’m in awe of your talents. Stay safe and well, I’m looking forward to your next vlog already.X
Hi Mrs May, May I politely suggest you to lubricate filters gaskets by spreading with finger few drops of oil on them? It prevents them to stick on their working surface housings, either on the engine block or a separate one. If it happens and you don’t notice it at the next maintenance spot (for example because of lack of light), and the new gaskets push the old one, you’re going to have copious leakages, making a mess. Fixing and cleaning it up could be a royal pain in the ass. Ps. I love your smile and your positive mood ( at least it’s what appears in the videos).
Nice song and singing by the way. I like the words. I like your style and voice. As a musician myself I like to here others do music. Cheers my soul. 👍🎸
I don't know if it's the same for marine diesel engines, but for automotive engines prior to installing a new filter you want to oil the gasket...just wet your finger with a spot of oil and apply it to the rubber gasket/seal. This makes it easier to remove the next time you change filters, and also helps prevent melting of the seal to the engine, as diesel engines generally run hotter than gas engines. Perhaps you did this, but it was not shown in your cuts.
hi may ive watched a few of your vids and have to say you have a beautiful spirit. i love your can do attitude. im glad you got the engine service cracked. the good thing about the cut community is someone will often offer to help. happy travels.
Spot on May with warming the oil first comes out a lot easier…you want to check oil level now some has been lost changing the filter…there must be a drain plug on the sump of the engine where you drain the oil..you need to change both at the same time oil/filter NEVER!!take the coolant cap off when the engine is hot ..😮😮Good luck Steve..
Hi May, new subscriber here. Small tip for oil spills. Try using the pet floor pads ( nappies) when doing an oil change etc, they catch and absorb the liquids better and are easier to dispose of. Looking forward to your ongoing travels, best wishes from a Yorkshireman in Brazil. 😎
I know the sort of man that is useful, keith Duffy, he comes to your boat and supervises and guides you through a service with awesome stories thrown in. He's a gem.
Another great vlog, I think you have become my new favorite narrow boat channel. Loved the insight into your life and the cooking bits. Keep them coming.
Hi May, my recent UA-cam viewings on mindfulness and meditation added up with my Narrowboating subscriptions and brought me to your channel. What a pleasant surprise.
Hi May, I may have misunderstood your working procedure, but from what I saw and heard, I had the impressions that you did manage to change the oil and fuel filters and even managed to get the engine to run again. But...... you were leaving the changing of the oil for another day, because you didn't manage to drain (pump-out) the old dirth engine oil. If that's what was done, it was a BAD job, as running your engine with a new oil-filter but still the old and dirty engine oil will make your brand new filter dirty already, and that definitely is NOT the way it should be done. Next time only change the filter after you've pumped the old engine oil out, so the new filter will be able to start it's filtering life with fresh clean oil. Even with the things not done in the right order, I enjoy watching your nice videos 👍👍👍
@@wellbeingonwater Thankfully filters aren't too expensive. The oil does degrade as well as get dirty so it does need changing. The best way is to remove the sump plug as heavy gunk will get flushed out better & you'll get more of the old oil out. The tap you found will be for the fuel. The hole on the bottom of the fuel filter that you plugged with the screw from the old one is for draining water that the filter removes from the fuel. You just need to slacken (not remove) the screw a bit to let it drip out until you can see diesel dripping because all the water has drained. Hold a cup, or cap off an aerosol under to catch the drips There might well never be enough to bother about so don't fret about it - every couple of months would be more than enough. I'm impressed if you managed to unscrew the filters with your bare hands. It would be worth your while buying or borrowing a filter wrench if you're doing it again. Sumps are usually sheet steel pressings, similar to a pie dish. There'll be lots of little bolts around the rim to hold it on to the engine (leak free) & the sump plug will be in a welded on boss at the lowest point at the bottom of the pan. They aren't always hex headed & may have a seal that could need replacing. If you put up some photos (video) of the bottom of your engine I'm sure somebody can spot it if you're unsure. Though the oil change you've done should be good enough to wait until you can chat up somebody more knowledgeable to show you in person. You could also get them to show you how to prime the fuel system and bleed the injectors which is really useful to know with diesels - bet there's a vid on youtube anyway.
Hey May, proper job, this girl can 😊 it’s all about confidence, I was as nervous as you when I did my first service! Couple of top tips, UA-cam UA-cam UA-cam lol! Save your old oil container to drain your oil into for next time 😊 and get a few plastic bags, so when you remove the filters they drop straight into the bag! I.E. loosen the filter and then grab it with the bag, just like using a poo bag for the dogs, less mess 😊 I’m about to do mine 👍👍
May - another great video. You have a great relationship with the camera; its like you are talking direct to the viewer and the editing is really good. If it's you doing all that production stuff then you have to be commended. How can a diesel engine service be interesting but it was - well done.
Well done with the release engine service, it was one more interesting job trying to get the right oils and whatnot. I have my list on my phone and suck next to the switch panel just in case. Music time with May good times.
You are awesome! Anyone would be very lucky to bump into you on lifes path. Keep doing what you are doing, it is so nice to see someone who has her %&*^ together! x
Invest in a vacuum oil pump. About £40 on ebay Stick the pipe into the hole where the dipstck goes and slurp all the old oil is removed without any fuss or mess. You're doing very well. I spent years showing my ex and at the end of 7 years she still didn't know how to start the engine. To give her her due she did become an amazing helmsman of a 30' racing yacht
@@wellbeingonwater seago oil pump around £25. Other brands available! Put pipe into dipstck tube all the way to the bottom of the sump. Use clip to seal off tube and pump the handle like crazy to create a vacuum in the 6 ltr container Remove clip from tube and old oil is drawn up. When removing old oil filter place a plastic bag over it to catch oil has it pours out. Dont forget to smear oil on rubber gasket of new oil filter. Crank engine over a few times then start and check for oil leaks atound base of filter. If you're having trouble removing the old oil filter, take a screw driver and hit the end with a hammer to puncture filter then use the screw driver to start the filter turning
Well done! Did you check the fan belt tension and condition? Also always good to have a set of spare parts. Fuel filter (may need to bleed air out of the system after changing); oil filter; fan belt; impeller. With these you should be able to correct most common faults. Also the loose electrical connection, try to gently squeeze the connectors with a pair of pliers you will tighten the fit.
May...when in doubt...go to U-Tube and type in oil change in (what ever diesel engine you have). Your Dad might know, and there should be a nut or something you unscrew at the bottom of the engine (which is where the oil will happily reside). Drain the old oil first...then change to your new filter... take your finger and rub a bit of oil around the new filter rubber gasket so it will be easly removed the next time...and do not forget to add new oil in about the same amount as you drained plus what was in the filter. Hand tighten the filter...and then tighten a bit more with a large pair of channel lock plyers or you can buy a specific oil filter wrench...Do not over tighten your filter as it will be very difficult to remove the next time. Start your engine and only run for 10 seconds then shut off and wait a while until the new oil settles to the bottom of the engine... then re-check with your dip stick...(hint) look where your dip stick goes... at the bottom of the dip stick is where the oil is happily residing and from whence you will need to drain. Once you have figured out where you drain the oil...do it all over again including a new filter as you still have dirty (acidic oil)...its the acid build up in the oil that necessitates the need for an oil change. The acidic build up in the oil eats away at the metal parts of the engine. You also need to change your transmission fluid and fluids in your radiator. Check out a book on all of the above at the library...Best...SV Aquila...Seattle.
just found your channel (having been following a few boating channels for a number of years now, in the hope of one day joining you all!) and am really enjoying the videos. thanks for the great content :)
I admire you for having a go - reminds me of me at your age🤔😄😄✌️ Draining oil from the sump in that situation/boat application? A 'mare discretion WAS the better part of valour - well done you! Looks like you need to repair/recondition/renew the engine oil syphon pump🤔 Also it would be a good idea to - at specified intervals - drain off and replace the coolant with the correct type - and quantity of antifreeze to water ratio✌️👍😊 You did right warming the oil up before an oil and filter change - it helps the oil to flow and drain out more completely 👍👍 I'd wear gloves around diesel oil etc next time as it's nasty stuff if exposed to it a lot. The oil itself? 15w/40? The W stands for weight/winter, being a multigrade oil the cranking 'weight' at 15w makes for easier starting and more effective lubrication at lower temperatures. Thus the 50 viscosity is for when the engine is up to temperature. It isn't a sliding scale per se. 10/40 oil is thinner, the next viscosity range for most DIY oils, it should be okay, but I'd be mindful of changing the engine manufactures spec for oil for a multitude of reasons (in the manual they should state a range of oils depending on climate and region). In older barges etc with old Eg Lister/Petter engines, iirc, a straight 30 oil is often used (or was). I've used a straight 30 oil to run in a new car engine (Ford CVH) for 100-500 miles, then changed to 15/40 (again iirc). Many modern oils have a 0w viscosity - in older engines I'd avoid those, they'll also have higher detergents etc which could wreck older engines and ancient design engines. Caveat Emptor! I'm not sure how different specifically branded "boat oils" are compared to motor oils. If you know the make of your engine speak to Morris' Of Shrewsbury for their advice on which oil to use their service and wisdom used to be second to none✌️🤞👍😊 Can you buy a digital battery condition tester. Such would give you voltage/"cranking power"/amps etc etc and even give you an indication of how well the charging system is working and life expectancy of the batteries. Slightly more complex than a single car battery, but such a device must be available. I helped my friend, remotely, when his Voltage Regulator failed on his NB (I've two friends with their partners who live on NBs). They say that the challenges don't outweigh the advantages and good times✌️😊🤞👍 You have to be organised - as you clearly are - and an old school mechanic too. I grew up around boats and light aircraft love em both, but sadly can't partake in either these days🙄🙄 You seem very organised - it's been ages since I picked up a guitar, as therapeutic and good for you as it is - I need to practice more self care👍🤞✌️😊🎸 I hope that all helps - I'm sure you're aware of all the issues by now, but I felt it would be amiss of me not to write about it✌️😊 PS. Don't remove the radiator/coolant cap when the engine/coolant is hot, it's under pressure with scalding water behind it. If you ever have to remove it when hot, use thick gloves an old towel and slowly undo it in stages to release the pressure, hot water/steam. Then when putting it back on make sure it's turned and locked in place too. When it's time to drain your coolant you'll need to know how to bleed the system of excess/trapped air. Don't forget to check your oil and water regularly - especially after an oil and filter change✌️👍😉😊
Hey! Thanks for all of this info and an engaging read too! I did check the oil in the manual and it wasn't exactly the right stuff... I'll have to check again and maybe do another oil change sooner than a year this time round. Thanks again, super useful info and lovely comments 😄
@@wellbeingonwater You're most welcome, you'll get there, every day is a school day for all of us (if we're paying attention 😊). The oil should be fine in the short to medium term - so don't panic. I suspect that the boat version has less detergents etc and is better for the engine - it's kind of in the right range Eg; 15w/50, 15w/40, 10w/40 and as it's winter you should be okay too. Keep up the good work😊😊✌️✌️
you can warm the batteries as they wont work well cold. Battery tester can be borrowed or bought. A tester is not a charger but it might charge as well depend on cost. Lots of youtube videos on batteries
🌷🐝Am catching up now with the Videos that l have missed. I am abit upset that l didnt get notifications for your Videos but at least l know to check your channel every week to see if you have posted. May you have created a great Channel Thank you😊
Hi again, just to say always change oil after engine has been run, the old oil is easier to remove and becomes thinner when hot/warm…. Obviously be careful not to burn yourself… 👍🏻Andrew
Hello May, I just stumbled upon one of your videos for the first time. Thanks for sharing a day in your life. I am in the US in the state of Florida, where I have lived most of my life. Given my location, I have always been around boats, as well as have had an interest in them as well. That said, I had never heard of a Narrowboat unit 2019, when I discovered UA-camr David Johns "Cruising the cut" channel. That's a nice community to be a part of, I'm a bit envious. You are wise to take an interest in understanding and servicing your boat. In addition to saving money, the experience gives you more options during a breakdown on the Cut. Given you have a boat that is made entirely of steel that is sitting in water 24/7, there will aways be some maintenance item that needs attention. If you haven't been stranded by yet by fuel contamination problems, you probably will at some point. Diesel engines must be fed pristinely clean fuel. Being on the water at all times, it's easy for water to find its way into the fuel so, make sure all the fuel filters are regularly checked. I wish you all the best, Cheerio!
Afternoon Bill, thanks for your lovely comment. I enjoyed reading. Have you heard about the diesel bug? Its something that happens to older boats and its a very expensive job! To avoid it I keep my diesel tank topped up through winter to avoid condensation build up! The jobs never end but I love it. Cheers,
@@wellbeingonwater hahahaha- Hey- I consider myself a bit of an expert! but yes Im a bit deaf in one ear lol. Im most impressed with your various abilities and I wish that we had a canal culture here in NZ. Im an ex HouseTrucker of 22 years. still living the tiny life but now in one place in a cuddle of tiny cabins in my orchard
The oil extraction pump on my engine never works .. I have to unscrew the top of the pump and pour a bit of oil in the pump because it dries out and won’t lift the oil.. then it works fine
For your lemon drink first thing can be improved by grating some fresh ginger root in there too to your personal preference.... A nutritional friend once said you can leave off eating first thing so that your body heals longer from sleep.... Also grains never agreed with me first thing... Just saying..... Your DIY engine stuff made me think of changing oil & filter on my car too.... Good luck with it all May... Cant recall has boat got a name pls xx
The nut on the bottom of your fuel filter is to remove water that the filter collects and keeps from going into your engine. Usually about every tank of gas you want to check that. The water will come out first and then when you see fuel close the nut
Older engines unfortunately, require a little more maintenance! I grew up in Ibiza, to a hippie mother, when there was nothing there! Had an old citron 2CV which I learnt to maintain. All groovy..👍
Ooo I have LOTS of plans! Big projects are painting roof, re fitting windows. Some welding jobs need doing, build or get a new cratch cover made... endless. Just depends on money! Thanks for your comment
one rule of thumb when fitting a new filter try to put a smear of oil on the seals of the filter the oil and fuel too if you want that way it prevents the seal from dragging and getting damaged, as for the oil unless you do stacks of hours you could get away with yearly oil changes but never leave it too much longer then that, or you could try to install a engine hour meter and do the oil say every 50 to 100hrs, as with extracting oil from the pump if it dont work turn the tap in the other direction. also sometimes you need to prime the fuel system when you swap the filter over to get rid of excess air, but anyway you will work that all out eventually. but for a lady like you i cant see why you cant do basic servicing and even slightly more complex tasks like remove and refit of alternator and valve cover to do the valve adjustment as they need to be done every few years. but never ever feel scared to do work on the engine always make sure you know how to remove and refit and also read the manual as it will show you step by step as most manuals like haynes will actually show you how to pull apart and rebuild the engine step by step.... but always make sure you think you are fine to tackle the task you are about to do and if you not sure read up there is a whole world of info out there. you might need to remove that oil pump and service it and by that is install some new rubber orings. those hand oil pumps normally wont break down they just get leaks from the seals not working, very easy to do and it can be removed as long as the tap or the hose that connects to it dont sit down low as the oil will want to come out.
The oil may not come out untill you remove the cap that is on top of engine. It may need air to get in to the system At this time of year RCR will service for you, ask them to show you what to do The gearbox particularly may be unique!
@@wellbeingonwater River & Canal Rescue. Not free but they do have a basic subsciption and different tiers with more benefits. As Jo said they may do a service for you for free.
I Know I'm too late on this...because looking at the timeline on your boat engine repair...but I was curious as to what it ended up being? I thought about it later, and wondered if your batteries were bad, or perhaps disconnected? That would cause your fuel to stop, as well as a number of mechanical issues... So if you were just chugging along, and whaaaaaa...nothing? You attempted to start it again.. no turn over... but your batteries were working? Were they being drained? Starter? I didn't hear a crank over...please inform!! TY
pumping the motor oil out without releasing the stop (the spot where uyou pour new oil in) will prevent the oil from coming out, there is not enough airpressure downwards .... also do not pump before releasing pressure, the membrane of the pump will wear out faster... when i bought my small yacht i took a free class for Volvo Penta diesel (marine) engines... there is possible something similar for engines like yours, i strongly recommend it! Also a pump is nice but draining from the bottom is much much better for the longevity of the motor! look on youtube for maintenance vidz...
Hi May - you were kind enough to answer on of my previous messages. I have another one ... How much draw can the batteries on a boat handle? I have a lovely gaming laptop cos I am a nerd, and it probably draws 200-300 watts - any thoughts?
Well, its dependant on so many different things. What's the condition of the batteries, how many batteries, how good is the solar set up, is it winter or summer. So the answer is get the set up you need so you can do the things you want. And maybe invest in a back up option, like a portable pack (a really big one)
No a huge deal but W10 does not "fall within W15-40" viscosity range. W10 is lower than W15. In simple terms, this is a measure of the engine temperature range (not literally 15-30 degrees) in which the oil will flow at a rate necessary to lubricate your engine. The lower the first number, the lower temperature your engine can be at (at engine start up) and still have the oil "flow" into all the parts of your engine that need lubrication. The Higher number is the highest temp at which your engine can be (running under load) when then oil still has sufficient viscosity to not break down and still, again, lubricate your engine. The Viscosity rating for an engine can be seasonal. Here in Canada, we often use 5W-30 in the Winter when we start very cold engines in the morning and switch to 10 or even 20W-40 in the summer when it is as hot here as anyplace. Unlike Canada, you can't really plug your narrowboat in to a Block heater, as we do here at night, to keep the oil warm for morning startup to extend our engine life :-). Going into the winter, I would recommend you use 10W-40 in the Beta and the stuff you have in the winter. Using what you have isn't going to seize your engine, but it will make it a bit harder for your battery to start on a cold morning and it will slightly increase the wear on your internals in the short period before your engine gets up to operating temp. On the matter or your battery taking "forever to get to 100%". They may well be tired, but more likely this is a combination of two factors: A good charge controller will slow down the rate of charge once a battery gets over 80%. Now I don't know the type of battery you have, I am guessing lead acid or maybe glass mat, but if they are Lithium, this is even more important. Heat during he charge and discharge cycles of batteries is their real enemy and to the extent that you can reduce this by reducing the rate of charge, you can extend the life significantly. The second item is that I am guessing that you don't have a high-output alternator on your Beta. If this is the case, then the amount of charge going into your battery at idle is pretty small and a very poor return on the amount of diesel consumed. A high output Alternator is a very good pairing with as much solar as you can afford (the newest panels can get surprising engird out of cloudy days if mounted correctly). Anyway. Keep up the great adventure and learning journey.
I have so many questions for you I don't even know where to start! Thank you so much for this info! I noticed recently that the start up is lagging when I turn her on and I thought perhaps it's the starter battery but it's good to know that it could be the oil. Thank you. So to make sure I understand.. the lower number the better for colder conditions?
What is a good charge controller? When you say reduce the rate of charge do you mean charge them less? Imagine your describing this to an alien because it may help me understand more haha!
@@wellbeingonwater Hi, What I mean is that any decent/average charge controller- which is the device that controls the amount of charge going into your battery (often a Blue Victron Box or some such)- will reduce or lower or lessen the current that it is sending to your battery bank as the state of charge of your battery gets closer to 100%. This is to reduce the amount of heat that is building up in your batteries and allow them to last longer. The effect of this is that the time to charge from, say 80% to 100% is usually much much longer than from 20% to 40%. The way a controller will mange change will vary depending on the type of battery you have (lead acid, AGM, Lithium...) as they all have different characteristics of the best way to charge and discharge them to protect their ability to hold a charge.
@@wellbeingonwater I would assume that if the engine and alternator combination are as original as they appear to be, it is unlikely that you have a high output alternator. You would have to get a part number reading off your alternator and look it up to know or ask you Engine tech friend to look at it. It just might be something to consider if your alternator needs replacing. Adding high efficiency solar panels to a Narrowboat is often a good route because they have plenty of long flat roof and you can have some control over how you position them during the day/seasons. You have to have the battery capacity to pair with added solar or else it may not be of any benefit and of course, this all costs money. But so does red diesel:-)
Jeez! Women! Yes..start the engine, get it up to engine temperature! It’s a machine, needs regular service in terms of usage. Haha! You do great! You’ll work it out..x
@@wellbeingonwater very sorry for that misunderstanding! I absolutely meant no offense of any kind. I’m sorry if that was inappropriate, it wasn’t meant to be. It meant to come across as a bit of fun.
Hi, enjoying your videos ,but could you turn down the volume of the ‘ Backing Music ‘ ( I don’t mean when your playing guitar 😊 ) . My hearing is not as good as it was , so I have to turn the sound up to hear the dialogue. I then suddenly get blasted ( if I’m on Headphones) by the music. Thank you .
Hey!! Yes thanks for this. Levels are tricky as I don't use professional audio when I'm filming my day to day. I think the next video backing music is pretty loud so pre-warning (sorry!) I'll have a think about how to make it more balanced. Thanks 😁
Is there no end to your talents? Never underestimate girl power, but you need a filter clamp spanner for that extra little tweak on your filters. Not sure by looking but assume your engine has a alternator to charge your batteries? If you have room, the money, and a can do man / woman / person, fit another. Bit of a bracket taken from a car and adapted, different longer drive belt, couple bits of wire the correct amp. size to charge another set of batteries / battery, never short of power then as if it goes around you can make a 12v / 24v supply from it, mainly for a clear starter battery just for the engine with an in line amp meter. Then you have a set of boat, living, and lights etc. leisure batteries, as their is all sorts you can play with then, and never not be able to start your engine, with it's own designated battery, (ordinary cheapy car battery for that one). Have fun.
Hey A! Thanks so much for this comment, super useful info and advice! I've got a friend who's helping me out and teaching me so much! Got a coolant leak too!! But nothing we can't fix 💪
I'm a retired diesel/gas truck mechanic. I've owned two different boats for 28 years (one 26 foot and one 42 foot), and I love how you approach the whole thing of servicing your boat's engine. Good for you!! And yes, "worst case scenario" goes on for all of us all the time, even for engine professionals. Oh my word, great song! And well sung! I'm 75 and can still learn, thank you. I eat cooked oat bran every morning, with a touch of apple or banana or blueberries, and a touch of honey. I have the same coffee pot that you have. 🙂 I squirt a bit of chocolate into the coffee.
I see a few mistakes you might be making in the engine maintenance/servicing, but not enough detail for me to help. On the other hand, this vlog was one year ago so I hope you've got everything sorted out absolutely perfectly. There's no reason you can't do this regular engine maintenance. Engines (and sometimes gear boxes) love to have oil and coolant refreshed. It's WE who need to learn how to do that for them. "Scrumping", a new word for me. Thank you for all you teach, and for all you learn. Thank you, May. You're the best.
Oiii! who told you it was going to be a raffle! haha! Things will start happening around mid June time this year and probably about £10 a ticket. I want to try get a charity involved... currently working on it!
She cook's she cleans she services her own motor!!! You really are a star who is living the dream
Haha thanks CJ! 🤭
May your a real sweetheart, its great your always trying and learning how to do things ,your doing amazing ❤❤❤❤
Aww, thank you so much 🤗
Well done May on the engine service,is there no end to your talents stay safe and well x🏴
Thanks Nick 😃
You are so talented in so many ways, singing, playing the guitar, servicing your engine, I’m in awe of your talents. Stay safe and well, I’m looking forward to your next vlog already.X
Aww thank you 😄 Jack of all trades master of none 😆
Hi Mrs May,
May I politely suggest you to lubricate filters gaskets by spreading with finger few drops of oil on them? It prevents them to stick on their working surface housings, either on the engine block or a separate one. If it happens and you don’t notice it at the next maintenance spot (for example because of lack of light), and the new gaskets push the old one, you’re going to have copious leakages, making a mess. Fixing and cleaning it up could be a royal pain in the ass.
Ps. I love your smile and your positive mood ( at least it’s what appears in the videos).
Thanks for the tips 😌
You are a very talented young lady I cannot wait to hear the second verse of your song
Thanks Victor. I have to be super careful with copying songs as its copyright! 🙃
Good work May 👌 a messy job well done...and you are very welcome 🙏
Double thanks to you Tommo!
Nice song and singing by the way. I like the words. I like your style and voice. As a musician myself I like to here others do music. Cheers my soul. 👍🎸
Thanks so much Mark! And fellow musician woo!
I don't know if it's the same for marine diesel engines, but for automotive engines prior to installing a new filter you want to oil the gasket...just wet your finger with a spot of oil and apply it to the rubber gasket/seal. This makes it easier to remove the next time you change filters, and also helps prevent melting of the seal to the engine, as diesel engines generally run hotter than gas engines. Perhaps you did this, but it was not shown in your cuts.
Thanks Shawn. Will be doing another service again soon so I'll remember this one
hi may ive watched a few of your vids and have to say you have a beautiful spirit. i love your can do attitude. im glad you got the engine service cracked. the good thing about the cut community is someone will often offer to help. happy travels.
Hey Nigel, what a lovely comment. Thank you so much. Glad you have you aboard the journey! Take care 😀
So, your song....👏👏 Try a C/E in place of the Cmaj, and in place of your Am, try A sus (which will be lifting your index off) and try a hammer-on! 😃
Nice tips!
Nice one May. Good to see you being prepared to give it a go and learn.
Cheers Ian! Yes I'm always keen to learn
Good job successfully completed. 😃
Wooohoo!! 😁
Spot on May with warming the oil first comes out a lot easier…you want to check oil level now some has been lost changing the filter…there must be a drain plug on the sump of the engine where you drain the oil..you need to change both at the same time oil/filter NEVER!!take the coolant cap off when the engine is hot ..😮😮Good luck Steve..
Thanks for your advice Steve! Learnt a lot this last week!
I love the colour of your kettle. It's great. I want one. 😁
Me too! 😄
So cool how you handle all that yourself ! 👏🏻
Naw thanks 😄
Nice to see you have GRONENNBERG coffee pot iv got the same would not be without it.
I had no idea it was called that! Twas a gift 😄
Hi May, new subscriber here. Small tip for oil spills. Try using the pet floor pads ( nappies) when doing an oil change etc, they catch and absorb the liquids better and are easier to dispose of.
Looking forward to your ongoing travels, best wishes from a Yorkshireman in Brazil. 😎
Thanks for the tips!
I know the sort of man that is useful, keith Duffy, he comes to your boat and supervises and guides you through a service with awesome stories thrown in. He's a gem.
He sounds great! Can you email me his number? Thanks Kim 😄
Another great vlog, I think you have become my new favorite narrow boat channel. Loved the insight into your life and the cooking bits. Keep them coming.
Well that's an honor. Thanks Anthony! This one coming is a goody... 😄 Will think of some foodie stuff too
Hi May, my recent UA-cam viewings on mindfulness and meditation added up with my Narrowboating subscriptions and brought me to your channel. What a pleasant surprise.
Hey!! Wonderful! Well yes that's me. Mindfulness, Yoga and Wellness on a boat! Glad you found me!
Well done May...
Good see u keeping OK May 👍 👌
dont give up the day job may no no joke that song not bad at all great video thanks
😄 thank you
Excellent Queen May 👸 of the Boat 🚢 👏 🙌 u doing good 👍 job keeping the boat healthy with life 😀 😄 much hugs 🫂 u need lots hugs 🫂 🤗 ❤
Hi May, I may have misunderstood your working procedure, but from what I saw and heard, I had the impressions that you did manage to change the oil and fuel filters and even managed to get the engine to run again.
But...... you were leaving the changing of the oil for another day, because you didn't manage to drain (pump-out) the old dirth engine oil.
If that's what was done, it was a BAD job, as running your engine with a new oil-filter but still the old and dirty engine oil will make your brand new filter dirty already, and that definitely is NOT the way it should be done.
Next time only change the filter after you've pumped the old engine oil out, so the new filter will be able to start it's filtering life with fresh clean oil.
Even with the things not done in the right order, I enjoy watching your nice videos 👍👍👍
Hey Peter. Yes I understand thanks so much for this info. Learning as I go 😁 thanks for watching
@@wellbeingonwater Thankfully filters aren't too expensive. The oil does degrade as well as get dirty so it does need changing. The best way is to remove the sump plug as heavy gunk will get flushed out better & you'll get more of the old oil out.
The tap you found will be for the fuel. The hole on the bottom of the fuel filter that you plugged with the screw from the old one is for draining water that the filter removes from the fuel. You just need to slacken (not remove) the screw a bit to let it drip out until you can see diesel dripping because all the water has drained. Hold a cup, or cap off an aerosol under to catch the drips There might well never be enough to bother about so don't fret about it - every couple of months would be more than enough. I'm impressed if you managed to unscrew the filters with your bare hands. It would be worth your while buying or borrowing a filter wrench if you're doing it again.
Sumps are usually sheet steel pressings, similar to a pie dish. There'll be lots of little bolts around the rim to hold it on to the engine (leak free) & the sump plug will be in a welded on boss at the lowest point at the bottom of the pan. They aren't always hex headed & may have a seal that could need replacing.
If you put up some photos (video) of the bottom of your engine I'm sure somebody can spot it if you're unsure. Though the oil change you've done should be good enough to wait until you can chat up somebody more knowledgeable to show you in person. You could also get them to show you how to prime the fuel system and bleed the injectors which is really useful to know with diesels - bet there's a vid on youtube anyway.
Hey May, proper job, this girl can 😊 it’s all about confidence, I was as nervous as you when I did my first service! Couple of top tips, UA-cam
UA-cam UA-cam lol! Save your old oil container to drain your oil into for next time 😊 and get a few plastic bags, so when you remove the filters they drop straight into the bag! I.E. loosen the filter and then grab it with the bag, just like using a poo bag for the dogs, less mess 😊 I’m about to do mine 👍👍
Ooo yes good tips here Becca! Thank you for this! Will certainly use bags next time.. clever!
May - another great video. You have a great relationship with the camera; its like you are talking direct to the viewer and the editing is really good. If it's you doing all that production stuff then you have to be commended. How can a diesel engine service be interesting but it was - well done.
Hey! Thank you I appriciate that. Lots of love and hard work goes into each of these videos 😊
Well done with the release engine service, it was one more interesting job trying to get the right oils and whatnot. I have my list on my phone and suck next to the switch panel just in case. Music time with May good times.
Brilliant! Thanks for your comment Martyn, I enjoy reading what everyone is up to!
This vlog made me chuckle. Damn advert right in the middle of your song, made me jump 💚
Hey! So happy to hear :) Have a wonderful Xmas
Great fun to watch, and as always I learned so much. 🙂
Aww thanks lovely 😄 really love reading your comments x
You are awesome! Anyone would be very lucky to bump into you on lifes path. Keep doing what you are doing, it is so nice to see someone who has her %&*^ together! x
Aww this a lush comment thanks so much for your kind words 🥰
Invest in a vacuum oil pump. About £40 on ebay Stick the pipe into the hole where the dipstck goes and slurp all the old oil is removed without any fuss or mess. You're doing very well. I spent years showing my ex and at the end of 7 years she still didn't know how to start the engine. To give her her due she did become an amazing helmsman of a 30' racing yacht
I looked into this but couldn't find one that price!
@@wellbeingonwater seago oil pump around £25. Other brands available! Put pipe into dipstck tube all the way to the bottom of the sump. Use clip to seal off tube and pump the handle like crazy to create a vacuum in the 6 ltr container Remove clip from tube and old oil is drawn up. When removing old oil filter place a plastic bag over it to catch oil has it pours out. Dont forget to smear oil on rubber gasket of new oil filter. Crank engine over a few times then start and check for oil leaks atound base of filter. If you're having trouble removing the old oil filter, take a screw driver and hit the end with a hammer to puncture filter then use the screw driver to start the filter turning
Well done! Did you check the fan belt tension and condition? Also always good to have a set of spare parts. Fuel filter (may need to bleed air out of the system after changing); oil filter; fan belt; impeller. With these you should be able to correct most common faults. Also the loose electrical connection, try to gently squeeze the connectors with a pair of pliers you will tighten the fit.
Worth noting this was a minor service, on a major service you will need to do more work like changing gearbox oil, adjusting tappets etc...
She is a bit squeaky. There's more to do for sure. As always! Thanks for watching Mike 😄
I think I've seen you about on the north Oxfordshire canal. I have a campervan ✌🏻
Thanks for the introduction to Yaima 🥰
You’re welcome 😊
May...when in doubt...go to U-Tube and type in oil change in (what ever diesel engine you have). Your Dad might know, and there should be a nut or something you unscrew at the bottom of the engine (which is where the oil will happily reside). Drain the old oil first...then change to your new filter... take your finger and rub a bit of oil around the new filter rubber gasket so it will be easly removed the next time...and do not forget to add new oil in about the same amount as you drained plus what was in the filter. Hand tighten the filter...and then tighten a bit more with a large pair of channel lock plyers or you can buy a specific oil filter wrench...Do not over tighten your filter as it will be very difficult to remove the next time. Start your engine and only run for 10 seconds then shut off and wait a while until the new oil settles to the bottom of the engine... then re-check with your dip stick...(hint) look where your dip stick goes... at the bottom of the dip stick is where the oil is happily residing and from whence you will need to drain. Once you have figured out where you drain the oil...do it all over again including a new filter as you still have dirty (acidic oil)...its the acid build up in the oil that necessitates the need for an oil change. The acidic build up in the oil eats away at the metal parts of the engine.
You also need to change your transmission fluid and fluids in your radiator. Check out a book on all of the above at the library...Best...SV Aquila...Seattle.
Thanks Greg 😄
nice song 👍
Cheers😄
just found your channel (having been following a few boating channels for a number of years now, in the hope of one day joining you all!) and am really enjoying the videos. thanks for the great content :)
Hey Jay! Thanks so much for saying so! I hope you do join us one day! I've been up all evening editing the next one! It's a goody! Cheers 😃
I admire you for having a go - reminds me of me at your age🤔😄😄✌️
Draining oil from the sump in that situation/boat application? A 'mare discretion WAS the better part of valour - well done you! Looks like you need to repair/recondition/renew the engine oil syphon pump🤔
Also it would be a good idea to - at specified intervals - drain off and replace the coolant with the correct type - and quantity of antifreeze to water ratio✌️👍😊
You did right warming the oil up before an oil and filter change - it helps the oil to flow and drain out more completely 👍👍 I'd wear gloves around diesel oil etc next time as it's nasty stuff if exposed to it a lot.
The oil itself? 15w/40? The W stands for weight/winter, being a multigrade oil the cranking 'weight' at 15w makes for easier starting and more effective lubrication at lower temperatures. Thus the 50 viscosity is for when the engine is up to temperature. It isn't a sliding scale per se. 10/40 oil is thinner, the next viscosity range for most DIY oils, it should be okay, but I'd be mindful of changing the engine manufactures spec for oil for a multitude of reasons (in the manual they should state a range of oils depending on climate and region). In older barges etc with old Eg Lister/Petter engines, iirc, a straight 30 oil is often used (or was). I've used a straight 30 oil to run in a new car engine (Ford CVH) for 100-500 miles, then changed to 15/40 (again iirc). Many modern oils have a 0w viscosity - in older engines I'd avoid those, they'll also have higher detergents etc which could wreck older engines and ancient design engines. Caveat Emptor! I'm not sure how different specifically branded "boat oils" are compared to motor oils. If you know the make of your engine speak to Morris' Of Shrewsbury for their advice on which oil to use their service and wisdom used to be second to none✌️🤞👍😊
Can you buy a digital battery condition tester. Such would give you voltage/"cranking power"/amps etc etc and even give you an indication of how well the charging system is working and life expectancy of the batteries. Slightly more complex than a single car battery, but such a device must be available. I helped my friend, remotely, when his Voltage Regulator failed on his NB (I've two friends with their partners who live on NBs). They say that the challenges don't outweigh the advantages and good times✌️😊🤞👍
You have to be organised - as you clearly are - and an old school mechanic too.
I grew up around boats and light aircraft love em both, but sadly can't partake in either these days🙄🙄
You seem very organised - it's been ages since I picked up a guitar, as therapeutic and good for you as it is - I need to practice more self care👍🤞✌️😊🎸
I hope that all helps - I'm sure you're aware of all the issues by now, but I felt it would be amiss of me not to write about it✌️😊
PS. Don't remove the radiator/coolant cap when the engine/coolant is hot, it's under pressure with scalding water behind it. If you ever have to remove it when hot, use thick gloves an old towel and slowly undo it in stages to release the pressure, hot water/steam. Then when putting it back on make sure it's turned and locked in place too.
When it's time to drain your coolant you'll need to know how to bleed the system of excess/trapped air.
Don't forget to check your oil and water regularly - especially after an oil and filter change✌️👍😉😊
Hey! Thanks for all of this info and an engaging read too! I did check the oil in the manual and it wasn't exactly the right stuff... I'll have to check again and maybe do another oil change sooner than a year this time round.
Thanks again, super useful info and lovely comments 😄
@@wellbeingonwater You're most welcome, you'll get there, every day is a school day for all of us (if we're paying attention 😊). The oil should be fine in the short to medium term - so don't panic. I suspect that the boat version has less detergents etc and is better for the engine - it's kind of in the right range Eg; 15w/50, 15w/40, 10w/40 and as it's winter you should be okay too. Keep up the good work😊😊✌️✌️
you can warm the batteries as they wont work well cold. Battery tester can be borrowed or bought. A tester is not a charger but it might charge as well depend on cost. Lots of youtube videos on batteries
Thanks! Yeah I think I might knit it a little coat
Well done 👊🏻
Cheers pal! 👊
🌷🐝Am catching up now with the Videos that l have missed. I am abit upset that l didnt get notifications for your Videos but at least l know to check your channel every week to see if you have posted. May you have created a great Channel Thank you😊
You can press the bell on the subscribe button to get notified 😊
Hi again, just to say always change oil after engine has been run, the old oil is easier to remove and becomes thinner when hot/warm…. Obviously be careful not to burn yourself… 👍🏻Andrew
Thanks for the info!
Good for you May! What a woman 😁
Thank you soulgirl! Love that name x
Hello May, I just stumbled upon one of your videos for the first time. Thanks for sharing a day in your life. I am in the US in the state of Florida, where I have lived most of my life. Given my location, I have always been around boats, as well as have had an interest in them as well. That said, I had never heard of a Narrowboat unit 2019, when I discovered UA-camr David Johns "Cruising the cut" channel. That's a nice community to be a part of, I'm a bit envious.
You are wise to take an interest in understanding and servicing your boat. In addition to saving money, the experience gives you more options during a breakdown on the Cut. Given you have a boat that is made entirely of steel that is sitting in water 24/7, there will aways be some maintenance item that needs attention. If you haven't been stranded by yet by fuel contamination problems, you probably will at some point. Diesel engines must be fed pristinely clean fuel. Being on the water at all times, it's easy for water to find its way into the fuel so, make sure all the fuel filters are regularly checked.
I wish you all the best, Cheerio!
Afternoon Bill, thanks for your lovely comment. I enjoyed reading. Have you heard about the diesel bug? Its something that happens to older boats and its a very expensive job! To avoid it I keep my diesel tank topped up through winter to avoid condensation build up! The jobs never end but I love it. Cheers,
You need to watch loads of service vids. All info there on You Tube
Totally! Thanks 😃
I concur!- a very doable bum! lol
I think you need to turn your volume up! "An almost builders bum"... 😬
@@wellbeingonwater hahahaha- Hey- I consider myself a bit of an expert! but yes Im a bit deaf in one ear lol. Im most impressed with your various abilities and I wish that we had a canal culture here in NZ. Im an ex HouseTrucker of 22 years. still living the tiny life but now in one place in a cuddle of tiny cabins in my orchard
The oil extraction pump on my engine never works .. I have to unscrew the top of the pump and pour a bit of oil in the pump because it dries out and won’t lift the oil.. then it works fine
I've learnt all about mine this week! Thanks for following the journey 😄
For your lemon drink first thing can be improved by grating some fresh ginger root in there too to your personal preference....
A nutritional friend once said you can leave off eating first thing so that your body heals longer from sleep....
Also grains never agreed with me first thing... Just saying.....
Your DIY engine stuff made me think of changing oil & filter on my car too....
Good luck with it all May...
Cant recall has boat got a name pls xx
Ooo yes do love fresh ginger 😃
The nut on the bottom of your fuel filter is to remove water that the filter collects and keeps from going into your engine. Usually about every tank of gas you want to check that. The water will come out first and then when you see fuel close the nut
Interesting.. so it needs a wipe every so often?
Older engines unfortunately, require a little more maintenance! I grew up in Ibiza, to a hippie mother, when there was nothing there! Had an old citron 2CV which I learnt to maintain. All groovy..👍
It's great seeing all the effort that goes into maintaining your boat do you have any similar maintenance or upgrade videos planned
Ooo I have LOTS of plans! Big projects are painting roof, re fitting windows. Some welding jobs need doing, build or get a new cratch cover made... endless. Just depends on money! Thanks for your comment
@@wellbeingonwater sounds like there is some good videos to come. Look forward to them
one rule of thumb when fitting a new filter try to put a smear of oil on the seals of the filter the oil and fuel too if you want that way it prevents the seal from dragging and getting damaged, as for the oil unless you do stacks of hours you could get away with yearly oil changes but never leave it too much longer then that, or you could try to install a engine hour meter and do the oil say every 50 to 100hrs, as with extracting oil from the pump if it dont work turn the tap in the other direction. also sometimes you need to prime the fuel system when you swap the filter over to get rid of excess air, but anyway you will work that all out eventually. but for a lady like you i cant see why you cant do basic servicing and even slightly more complex tasks like remove and refit of alternator and valve cover to do the valve adjustment as they need to be done every few years. but never ever feel scared to do work on the engine always make sure you know how to remove and refit and also read the manual as it will show you step by step as most manuals like haynes will actually show you how to pull apart and rebuild the engine step by step.... but always make sure you think you are fine to tackle the task you are about to do and if you not sure read up there is a whole world of info out there.
you might need to remove that oil pump and service it and by that is install some new rubber orings. those hand oil pumps normally wont break down they just get leaks from the seals not working, very easy to do and it can be removed as long as the tap or the hose that connects to it dont sit down low as the oil will want to come out.
Thanks for this. It's almost been a year since I did this so it's going to be time again soon!
The oil may not come out untill you remove the cap that is on top of engine. It may need air to get in to the system
At this time of year RCR will service for you, ask them to show you what to do The gearbox particularly may be unique!
I would use the pump to remove crud and water, from bottom of fuel tank
Hey Jo. What is RCR? Is it a free service?
@@wellbeingonwater River & Canal Rescue. Not free but they do have a basic subsciption and different tiers with more benefits. As Jo said they may do a service for you for free.
Thanks guys 😄
I Know I'm too late on this...because looking at the timeline on your boat engine repair...but I was curious as to what it ended up being? I thought about it later, and wondered if your batteries were bad, or perhaps disconnected? That would cause your fuel to stop, as well as a number of mechanical issues... So if you were just chugging along, and whaaaaaa...nothing? You attempted to start it again.. no turn over... but your batteries were working? Were they being drained? Starter? I didn't hear a crank over...please inform!! TY
Its the gearbox! Still not fixed yikes
pumping the motor oil out without releasing the stop (the spot where uyou pour new oil in) will prevent the oil from coming out, there is not enough airpressure downwards .... also do not pump before releasing pressure, the membrane of the pump will wear out faster... when i bought my small yacht i took a free class for Volvo Penta diesel (marine) engines... there is possible something similar for engines like yours, i strongly recommend it! Also a pump is nice but draining from the bottom is much much better for the longevity of the motor! look on youtube for maintenance vidz...
Cheers Jean, great advice!
Hi May - you were kind enough to answer on of my previous messages. I have another one ... How much draw can the batteries on a boat handle? I have a lovely gaming laptop cos I am a nerd, and it probably draws 200-300 watts - any thoughts?
Well, its dependant on so many different things. What's the condition of the batteries, how many batteries, how good is the solar set up, is it winter or summer. So the answer is get the set up you need so you can do the things you want. And maybe invest in a back up option, like a portable pack (a really big one)
How did the engine fair after you started it with a dry oil and fuel filter?
Not sure I understand your question. Engine is well
Hi May I’m new to your channel I’ve now subscribed so I can follow you ! May I ask where do you tend to locate n travel on your boat ? Steve X
Hey Steve! Thanks for subbing. I hope you enjoy watching! I don't give out my location. Cheers 😊
No a huge deal but W10 does not "fall within W15-40" viscosity range. W10 is lower than W15. In simple terms, this is a measure of the engine temperature range (not literally 15-30 degrees) in which the oil will flow at a rate necessary to lubricate your engine. The lower the first number, the lower temperature your engine can be at (at engine start up) and still have the oil "flow" into all the parts of your engine that need lubrication. The Higher number is the highest temp at which your engine can be (running under load) when then oil still has sufficient viscosity to not break down and still, again, lubricate your engine. The Viscosity rating for an engine can be seasonal. Here in Canada, we often use 5W-30 in the Winter when we start very cold engines in the morning and switch to 10 or even 20W-40 in the summer when it is as hot here as anyplace. Unlike Canada, you can't really plug your narrowboat in to a Block heater, as we do here at night, to keep the oil warm for morning startup to extend our engine life :-). Going into the winter, I would recommend you use 10W-40 in the Beta and the stuff you have in the winter. Using what you have isn't going to seize your engine, but it will make it a bit harder for your battery to start on a cold morning and it will slightly increase the wear on your internals in the short period before your engine gets up to operating temp. On the matter or your battery taking "forever to get to 100%". They may well be tired, but more likely this is a combination of two factors: A good charge controller will slow down the rate of charge once a battery gets over 80%. Now I don't know the type of battery you have, I am guessing lead acid or maybe glass mat, but if they are Lithium, this is even more important. Heat during he charge and discharge cycles of batteries is their real enemy and to the extent that you can reduce this by reducing the rate of charge, you can extend the life significantly. The second item is that I am guessing that you don't have a high-output alternator on your Beta. If this is the case, then the amount of charge going into your battery at idle is pretty small and a very poor return on the amount of diesel consumed. A high output Alternator is a very good pairing with as much solar as you can afford (the newest panels can get surprising engird out of cloudy days if mounted correctly). Anyway. Keep up the great adventure and learning journey.
I have so many questions for you I don't even know where to start! Thank you so much for this info!
I noticed recently that the start up is lagging when I turn her on and I thought perhaps it's the starter battery but it's good to know that it could be the oil. Thank you. So to make sure I understand.. the lower number the better for colder conditions?
What is a good charge controller? When you say reduce the rate of charge do you mean charge them less? Imagine your describing this to an alien because it may help me understand more haha!
Where and how do I find out if I have a high-output alternator or not? Thanks so much for this info it's great! And thanks for watching! Cheers 😃
@@wellbeingonwater Hi, What I mean is that any decent/average charge controller- which is the device that controls the amount of charge going into your battery (often a Blue Victron Box or some such)- will reduce or lower or lessen the current that it is sending to your battery bank as the state of charge of your battery gets closer to 100%. This is to reduce the amount of heat that is building up in your batteries and allow them to last longer. The effect of this is that the time to charge from, say 80% to 100% is usually much much longer than from 20% to 40%. The way a controller will mange change will vary depending on the type of battery you have (lead acid, AGM, Lithium...) as they all have different characteristics of the best way to charge and discharge them to protect their ability to hold a charge.
@@wellbeingonwater I would assume that if the engine and alternator combination are as original as they appear to be, it is unlikely that you have a high output alternator. You would have to get a part number reading off your alternator and look it up to know or ask you Engine tech friend to look at it. It just might be something to consider if your alternator needs replacing. Adding high efficiency solar panels to a Narrowboat is often a good route because they have plenty of long flat roof and you can have some control over how you position them during the day/seasons. You have to have the battery capacity to pair with added solar or else it may not be of any benefit and of course, this all costs money. But so does red diesel:-)
You don't need a tatty old jargon filled manual, you need a natty old virile filled reliable Man. One worth his salt of course.
Me need a man? Nahh 😄
When fitting new oil filter put some clean oil on rubber seal before you tighten it all up again just saying.....May...
Thanks for the tip!
Riveting stuff
Thanks 😄
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Bum salutations? 😉
That’s a new pose.
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Do you have paper birch there? Chaga?
Yeah we do indeed (you mean the UK right?)
Jeez! Women! Yes..start the engine, get it up to engine temperature! It’s a machine, needs regular service in terms of usage. Haha! You do great! You’ll work it out..x
Those initial two words could be taken as derogatory but I'm sure you didn't intend to be? Women are very capable 💪 engine is purring like a kitten
@@wellbeingonwater very sorry for that misunderstanding! I absolutely meant no offense of any kind. I’m sorry if that was inappropriate, it wasn’t meant to be. It meant to come across as a bit of fun.
@@julianjmillner810 I knew you had good intentions :)
Thank you…💕🌙
Sorry, May, my mistake, I had the sound on low 😳
It's okay! It's rather funny!
Hi, enjoying your videos ,but could you turn down the volume of the ‘ Backing Music ‘ ( I don’t mean when your playing guitar 😊 ) . My hearing is not as good as it was , so I have to turn the sound up to hear the dialogue. I then suddenly get blasted ( if I’m on Headphones) by the music. Thank you .
Hey!! Yes thanks for this. Levels are tricky as I don't use professional audio when I'm filming my day to day. I think the next video backing music is pretty loud so pre-warning (sorry!) I'll have a think about how to make it more balanced. Thanks 😁
Is there no end to your talents? Never underestimate girl power, but you need a filter clamp spanner for that extra little tweak on your filters. Not sure by looking but assume your engine has a alternator to charge your batteries? If you have room, the money, and a can do man / woman / person, fit another. Bit of a bracket taken from a car and adapted, different longer drive belt, couple bits of wire the correct amp. size to charge another set of batteries / battery, never short of power then as if it goes around you can make a 12v / 24v supply from it, mainly for a clear starter battery just for the engine with an in line amp meter. Then you have a set of boat, living, and lights etc. leisure batteries, as their is all sorts you can play with then, and never not be able to start your engine, with it's own designated battery, (ordinary cheapy car battery for that one). Have fun.
Hey A! Thanks so much for this comment, super useful info and advice! I've got a friend who's helping me out and teaching me so much! Got a coolant leak too!! But nothing we can't fix 💪
are you a hippy/ gypsy by heart?
Absolutely
do you have a nhs dentist? your front teeth look like they are dying? That would ruin your great smile x
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
@@wellbeingonwater I so apologise for that comment. Bit destrout my other half left me for your kinda life????