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by KeithM
Wed Nov 13, 2019 4:20 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Coventry Victor MW2
Replies: 2
Views: 7899

Re: Coventry Victor MW2

Hi Malcolm Thank you very much for your reply. That provides some great ideas of things to look out for. Engines are definitely not my forte, but I am finding through necessity, that I am learning fast. I had never heard of a Gunson Colourtune. I have now watched the video and will be investing fort...
by KeithM
Thu Nov 07, 2019 9:12 am
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Coventry Victor MW2
Replies: 2
Views: 7899

Coventry Victor MW2

Hi I have a 1950's Coventry Victor 4 stroke Flat 2 cylinder marine petrol engine in my boat. It is not running smoothly once warmed up. I have noticed that 1 spark plug is always blackened with soot (not oily) and suspect that this might be a clue. The other spark plug is always clean when inspected...
by KeithM
Thu Mar 16, 2017 12:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Painting fir plywood
Replies: 4
Views: 6469

Re: Painting fir plywood

Hi Jeff I am a small scale boatbuilder and furniture maker. My advice would be to try either: a) 3 coats of good quality primer first. (I use Hempel primer / undercoat above the waterline and Hempel underwater primer below). And sand back any roughness between coats. or b) roller on a couple of coat...
by KeithM
Thu Mar 16, 2017 12:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Painting fir plywood
Replies: 4
Views: 6469

Re: Painting fir plywood

Hi Jeff I am a small scale boatbuilder and furniture maker. My advice would be to try either: a) 3 coats of good quality primer first. (I use Hempel primer / undercoat above the waterline and Hempel underwater primer below). And sand back any roughness between coats. or b) roller on a couple of coat...
by KeithM
Thu Mar 16, 2017 12:13 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Coventry Victor MW2
Replies: 2
Views: 4848

Re: Coventry Victor MW2

Thanks very much Jeff. You were correct. We have a spark! Next onto the carburettor..
by KeithM
Thu Feb 16, 2017 6:02 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Coventry Victor MW2
Replies: 2
Views: 4848

Coventry Victor MW2

I am about to commence a restoration of my first Motor Boat (I normally use sails!). It has a two cylinder water cooled Coventry victor engine. The magneto is producing electricity but I can not get the spark plugs to produce a spark. I am earthing the plug to the engine when I try. The attached pic...