• Untitled Document

    The 2024-2025 Fund Raising Season has Opened!

    EricsonYachts.org has opened the season for raising funds to support the expenses of the site. If you would like to participate, please see the link below for additional information.

    Thanks so much for your continued support of EricsonYachts.org!

    2024-2025 Fund Raising Info

pressure

  1. S

    Low Oil Pressure Universl 5416, Ericson 30+

    I didn't like the idiot light set-up on the Universal 5416 when I became the new owner of a 30+ so I took out the sender and fitted in a proper adapter and oil pressure transmitter. To my shock, after fitting up the transmitter, the oil pressure reads about 1 lb or at most 2 lbs, even at high...
  2. R

    High pressure floor inflatables?

    Hello All, Considering a new inflatable dinghy with a high pressure air floor for a few reasons. I don't like towing a dink, slows the boat and puts the dink at risk. Hard dinks are great but heavy and again I don't want to tow. Forget davits, I can't ugly up my boat like that. My...
  3. Sven

    Pressure cooking

    Storing the pot is a pain but it does offer some quick easy meals that leave left-overs for second meals. We're still pressure cooker amateurs but it has promise ! A whole chicken, 1-2 cups of water or beer, an onion, half a dozen small potatoes, spices. Bring to pressure and keep there...
  4. SteveCrane

    Pressure water system pump

    I have an E-28+ with a dying pressure water system pump. Does anyone have any suggestions on sources for a replacement pump, or any particular advice on its replacement? I'm pretty handy but don't want to get in over my head, so to speak. Thanks
  5. N

    M25 Oil Pressure Sender Threads

    This was definitely a boring day. I just figured out that Kubota ie Universal Diesels use British Standard Pipe Threads (BSPS) which are very close to our NPT threads - but mostly different. Their Oil Pressure Sender "looks" like an 1/8 -27 NPT but is actually a 1/8 - 28 BSPT. Close! You can...
  6. A

    Oil pressure sender

    Hello all, My E-27 with an Atomic4 has the original gauges. In attempting to get them operational again I see that I'm missing the oil pressure sender. where can I get this part?
  7. J

    E-28 pressure water question

    After working fine all season, the presure water is pumping more air than water, both hot and cold. The starboard tank is almost full but I did not check the forward tank. I assume it woud not matter how full or empty that tank is. But of course I could be wrong..........:confused: WHere...
  8. Sven

    Need overheat and oil pressure alarms

    The Perkins in Senta II has neither an oil pressure or overheat buzzer/alarm. I want to add those alarms and wonder if I should go generic or look for Perkins parts. Part of my question is "how standard are such items" ? Thanks. -Sven
  9. mherrcat

    Oil pressure buzzer/light

    The red lens and the retaining nut on the oil pressure light/buzzer on my engine control panel snapped off Sunday. (24 years of corrosion I guess...) The light bulb and the buzzer still work but I am afraid now that salt water can easily get inside the fixture and wanted to replace it. Guess...
  10. A

    What is normal oil pressure range for Universal model 25XP?

    Hello group, I have a 1987 E-35 MK-3 with a Universal model 25XP engine. While running the engine yesterday, the oil pressure gauge was at 30, but after dropping to idel about one hour into our journey, the oil pressure alarm suddenly came on, and the gauge read 10. We boosted the throttle...
  11. G

    E32-3 Fresh Water Pressure Question

    Hi All. I've noticed when we use our faucets in the galley or head, the water pump cycles on and off every 2 seconds. I understand there is a tube which holds some air pressure to reduce the need to cycle on and off all the time. How can I troubleshoot this to see if a failure here is the...
  12. Shadowfax

    Universal M25XP Oil Pressure Sender

    I have a Universal M 25 XP engine. I started the boat this weekend to find that the alarm buzzer for the oil pressure is not working. Changed out the buzzer but still nothing, so I'm suspecting the oil pressure sending unit. Looked around but couldn't find it. I suspect it's hidden...
  13. K

    Low oil pressure buzzer

    Has anyone changed out that obnoxious sounding low oil pressure buzzer with one that doesn't cause brain damage. Even listening to this the 30 seconds or so to glow before starting cold makes me want to drink profuse quantities of rum.
  14. CWM

    E27 city pressure water system setup

    These photos show the city pressure water system setup on my 1973 E27. Noteworthy Components used: 50 psi pressure regulator. Only threaded fittings (no clamped hoses). Hose used has SS sheathing ("burst proof"). Manual valve between the dock box hydrant hose and the pressure regulator; this...
  15. Luffin it

    Oil Pressure questions

    This is a 1979 Atomic Four in my Ericson 27 "Luffin It". I've got 18 hours on my completly overhauled engine. I added fresh water cooling, PCV value, Oil filter system all from Indigo Electronics. Everything else was from MMI including the Overhaul book. When I start the engine the oil pressure...
  16. Steve

    Oil pressure gage conversion from light?

    Has anyone converted their idiot oil pressure light to a conventional gage? :confused: It's clearly comforting to see the actual pressures, like a car, if the light comes on, perhaps it's too late to prevent some degree of damage. Thanks, Steve Universal 5424 or M30 hard to tell...
  17. A

    oil pressure sending unit

    1974 35 II # 325 hi all i need a little help. my oil pressure sending unit went bad. i brought the bad unit with me to napa for a replacement. there weren't any identification markings on the old unit. the replacement unit i purchased (stwart warner)isn't the correct unit. the oil pressure...
  18. S

    Temperature & Oil Pressure Alarm

    I would like to add an alarm circuit to the temperature and oil pressure guages/sensors on my Yanmar 2QM20. Cole-Heresee manufactures an alarm with transducers (sensors) but I would require two sets of oil pressure transducers and two sets of temperature transducers. I have no idea how I would...
  19. S

    Recommend a Cruising Pressure Cooker?

    Hey, all you galley rats, I have a question: Who makes the best high quality pressure cooker to use on my boat? I want a smallish one, if this makes any difference. What other pots and pans do you galley slaves think might be indispensible for me on a 25' sailboat? No oven; single propane...
  20. Lawdog

    pressure water

    I recently reconnected my pressure water system (E38), and water heater, and the pump runs continuously, but no water, but the foot pump works fine. Any suggestions on where to look for the problem? All the hoses are tight. Does the water heater need to be full? Neal
  21. Luffin it

    Wiring oil low pressure switch A-4

    Doesn't anyone know how it's suppose to be wired? I've got one side connected to the Electric fuel pump and the other side connected to the positive side of the coil. My question is, is there a third wire connected to the coil side running to the starter soleniod? I've got a brown wire running...
  22. A

    oil pressure gauge

    has anybody upgraded there gauges and kept there old ones? need oil pressure gauge for 74 35 II thanks greg
  23. J

    alcohol stove pressure

    We just purchased a 1980 30+ last fall. It has a pressure alcohol stove in it. What should the pressure be put to for use?:confused:
Top