For a few days we had been aware that the engine did not sound right. Sid had a check around and discovered we might have diesel bug. More of a nuisance than a great problem and one that can be sorted by a visit to a Chandlery! According to Sid!
However, the different sounding engine seemed to get more different! Sid investigated further and found a broken engine mounting bracket! A bit more of a problem!
Horseshoe sculpture of a horse at
Horsefair in Kidderminster
Since we are not far from Stourport on Severn, where there are boatyards and a Chandlery where a part could be delivered to, Sid decides to do a temporary repair to the bracket and then travel gingerly down to Stourport. However, this will involve lifting the engine and supporting the engine whilst he removes the broken bracket, repairing, with Araldite and Chemical Metal, allowing that to dry overnight and then replacing repaired bracket the following morning.
Then we have a stroke of luck. Dave and Bridget, 'old' friends of Jenny who live and work for a narrowboat hire company in Stourport are going to Gloucester and will try and source the part for us.
Meanwhile, we will motor down to Stouport to meet up with Bridget, Dave and hopefully new engine mounting bracket on Wednesday.
No comments:
Post a Comment