Engine Run and Service on Our Historic WW2 Trawler!
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Published 2024-03-11
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This time we continue to overhaul the big engine of our historic steel ship. We clean the oil and the diesel system. Changing filters and oil, and find out if our engine starts eventually, after a very long time.
Flying Coney is an 82ft long historic steel ship. And we bring her back to live as the beautiful sailing ship she once was. When we are done with the refit we want to sail the ocean together with you and teach traditional sailing skills.
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John, you are amazing. The world needs more people like you. Not taking anything away from Barbara and Daniel and their amazing project.
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What a stand up guy John is! Was so impressive with him helping from the goodness of his heart. What a guy!
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You're a good man John.
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Mechanics like John are worth their weight in gold 😊sorry engineer
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I enjoyed this phase of restoration immensely. I do love an old school marine diesel engine and it was a joy to watch the maintenance and hear it running again.
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What a legend John is! Pure delight to see Flying Coney's engine up and running smoothly.
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Those DAFs may not be a Gardner, but for a medium speed diesel, pretty bomb proof. Well done John.
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Very nice too see the Boat get such high accolades from John!!! Another thing that impresses me is to see Barbara get in there and get her hands dirty. I wish you two much success.
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Little tip: Get in the habit of pressing the 'Stop' button and the 'Start' button at the same time. Spin the engine until you get oil pressure, at least until the oil light goes out. That way, all the bearings are wet, possibly under a decent mount of pressure, before you let go of the 'Stop' button and actually fire the engine.
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I’m glad you got great news from John he know is job and knowing what he’s told you you can relax knowing you have a good engine.
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Diesel in the engine oil can occur in DAF because the injector leakage oil line is leaking back <I never seen such a dirty diesel filter in my life. John is an excellent mechanic he should be teaching younger folks in the field of mechanics he's great at explaining things in very through straight forward manner what an awesome guy to help you guys out. Barbara you're quite the trooper not afraid to get your hands dirty and take on any job that comes your way. I tip my hat off to you Barbara love your work ethic.Barbara, I have worked on deisel and petrol engines most of my life. I have knocked off the bench multiple cans of them both.Well done John. An FYI, very light multi grade oils are essential for the bearings in modern engines because the clearances are very tight compared to decades ago. So using the 15-40 in this case was fine because it got to those bearings faster than 30wt would. Smart move.Thank you for the lesson! What a great help you got to make it happen. Well done!Well done guys, good to see the old girl fire up again, many thanks to John for his oversight.I love John .He must have Diesel in his blood .And his attitude and love for your boat to make the recommendation about anyone helping you goes a long way in my book . And seeing views of the waterfront bring back to me such good memories of my dad . It helps me to be more adamant to do what i need to do to come there to see where he lived and to see you 2 and Flying Coney for myself .Have a great day.Good evening, so nice to see the engine getting some love. Great video 2x👍You are lucky to have found that man to help you. He is very knowledgeable and knows what he’s doing. It also saves you a lot of.💶
