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I take it you have cleaned all 6 connectors both male and female? As Si' has said, you need to start eliminating things such as the injectors via the Resistance readings. My misfire ended up being a pesky plug in the end.

I know this smacks a bit like... "Hey, come round soon, I'll show you my holiday snaps," so I hope I am not boring anyone, only a couple more! Promise. This picture is of our overnight stay at the foot of Foxton Locks before we head back home.. (I think I have some night shots somewhere. :lol:)

Well said Gary! This sort of passive negativity needs to be nipped in the bud.

This is us at the halfway stage of the flight, you can just see the pub and restaurant on the right. It takes less than an hour to ascend the 10 lock staircase, subject to traffic that is. If you time it wrong, the Lock Keeper may decide to let 5 or 6 boats up first as it is only one way, thus resulting in a possible 1 to 2 hour wait. They sometimes allow a single boat to make their way up to the mid point where they can moor up and allow us, and the following boats to pass.

I know what you meen about the low lifes Andy, in previous years we used to see all sorts of discarded rubbish. Fortunately though, over the last couple of years things seem to have improved considerably. Maybe a coincidence, or the fact that British Waterways are no longer responsible for the upkeep and that the Canal and River trust have made more of an effort. I also hope to spend a bit more time around the local waterways this year, such an unappreciated environment in my opinion.

Here we are at the summit of Foxton locks, 75 feet below will be our moorings for the night. There is an excellent restaurant waterside and some excellent fishing opportunities. Sorry for the poor picture composition, should have excluded the waste collection trolley. :blush:

Ah, sorry mate. I have a spare set of cast front callipers, I'll measure them if you want. If that is of help.

Very tidy indeed. Did you treat the inner cavity while you were at it?

Always sad when a legend passes.

The picture showing your vernier measuring the external dimension would be better placed using the internal legs that are pointing upwards. Once you have this overall dimension, measure one of the mountng holes and deduct this from your original size. This will be your hole centres.

Sounds like the wire feed rollers are slipping, check the grip on the roller by feeding the wire pinched between finger and thumb, should feel resistance before slipping. Also, check you have the feed roller to match the wire diameter, there will be markings on the roller matching the groove size in relation to the wire size.

Once we had cleared the Braunston fight of 6 double locks along with the tunnel, we headed North to Foxton passing through some very nice countryside as we went. Wish I had a better camera as my photographs just do not do the scenery justice, I was also surprised by the number wind turbines that have popped up. Why they have to be white and and not in keeping with the natural surroundings beets me.

Sounds like a perfect combination Bri! I too had aspirations of a similar nature, unfortunately life has conspired against me with not only my own health, but my wife's also. Still haven't quite given up though, as you, my pension fund should allow me to buy my own in 8 years time. (fingers crossed)

Correct mate, it was opened in 1796 would you believe! Mind you, the construction was hampered by quicksand and misalignment part way through. Believe it or not, there is a slight chicane in the middle! Sometimes very difficult to navigate for the beginner, especially when passing an oncoming boat.

It is relaxing Gary, definitely a peaceful way of life. The canal next to the AGM weekend is the Ashby, I've traveled it many times. It's actually a dead-end unfortunately, but work and fundraising is ongoing to eventually reclaim the remaining stretch. It's what's called a contour canal, so lock free for the whole length, approximately 22 miles I believe. (Bliss)

Sure thing Craig, it would be my pleasure. PM me what you would like to know. e,g, Areas of travel, duration etc' etc' I have been navigating the British Waterways for quite some years now, so have some great knowledge of some very nice areas. Just depends on what you want from your trip, I would be more than happy to help.

It is mate, not everyone's cup of tea I know, but I love it! Some of the countryside pubs and restaurants are first class, not to mention the period structures and architecture. The tunnels are amazing, I think all in all we spent approximately 5 miles underground! Example below.. It takes approximately half an hour to complete. (subject to traffic that is.)

This fine vessel was home for me, my wife and daughter for the last week. :boat: We spent our time traveling a small part of our fine British Waterways in glorious weather. Some of the landscape and views are stunning, and virtually inaccessible any other way, apart from aviation that is. (ideal if hot air ballooning for example) It is a bit of a brutal detachment from modern living mind, what with limited services such as WiFi, Broadband, etc' etc'. (A bit of a blessing if I was honest)

Happy Birthday Graham.... :happybday: You're catching me up. :wheelchair:

Those wheels are gorgeous Alic..

Check the resistance of the injectors, should be between... 10 - 14 kOhms I used a spare connector with tails, but you can get the meter probes in with a bit of care, albeit a bit of a fiddle. Did you change the plugs by the way?

I bet Jeff will..

Thanks Richard, :thumbup1: I've promised myself another one in the future, something Co Axial.

Well I have just learnt something new about my new Omega accessories, apparently, the fancy screwdriver is in fact a tool used for releasing the hinge pins so as to facilitate the changing of the various straps. Doh!

That's a very striking watch Rich, very authentic looking, yet has some very high tech functions. I need more watches. :lol: