transmission

Aloha! I am replacing my Atwood 6 gal water heater with brand new one. I would like to be able to move the heater over to port from its original position, to give a bit more working space on the starboard side (where I seem to spend most of my time). The shifter and throttle cables go...

Since purchasing my 1989 35 mk3 8 years ago the transmission has leaked AT fluid pretty much constantly. In the last couple years the transmission has started to acting up. Primarily Oct/Nov when the weather gets cold. The symptoms only occur when the Universal M25XP is started up from sitting...

Hi All, I recently bought my 1980 Ericson 30+ with a Universal Diesel 5416 engine and am getting ready for my first oil change. My first oil change on any boat but a boat buddy is going to help me. :-) Although the previous owner seemed meticulous, I want to do a complete job, i.e. change oil...

Two quick questions if i may? I've been trying to locate a definitive answer to the question of what is the recommended fluid capacity for the Hurth HBW-50 transmission, which is behind my Universal M-25 on an E32. I have seen .29 quarts, .44 quarts, and 1.3 pints. Does anyone know for sure...

I have my transmission apart. Upon disassembly there was no seal or sealant between the two halves of the case. it goes against my best judgement to reassemble with out any sealant, but it had none to start, I am leaning toward assembling it the way I found it. Does anyone have experience with...

My gear shift mechanism broke inside Sea Bjorn's, E30+, binnacle tube. It's a plastic part in the shaft where the wheel meets the inside of the binnacle. It's the part that sends both the transmission (port) and throttle (starboard) controls down the binnacle. Anyone have an idea on how to...

Last year my new ZF15 transmission lost all it's fluid and the forward bearing on the input shaft siezed, bringing the engine to an abrupt halt. The engine temperature guage showed 185-190 degrees at the time, about 25-30 degrees hotter than normal. The tranny itself was hotter than a fritter...

I just bought an E28 that had been on the hard for 13mos. I did an engine test which went very well. It started right away and we ran it for 5 minutes before shutting it down. One week later I noticed that the entire transmission fluid cavity had leaked out. The plug was tight with the seal...

After an fouling in a crab pot line it looks as if I may have done some damage to the trans. I'm left with the choice of repair or replacement. Do any of you know of a source for a replacement trans. for the Hurth on my E28? Best, Frank

I would really appreciate it if someone could give me a rundown on the procedure for adjusting the A4 transmission. I think reverse may be interfering with the propeller shaft when I am in forward and that this can be adjusted out.

Does anyone know the reduction ratio for M-40/5432 engine /w Hurth HBW-100 transmission. I ordered a new three bladed prop awhile back, and I think I'm slightly overpitched as I can't get tach beyond 2150-2200 rpm. Below is an exchange I had with the prop folks. I guess most succinctly, is the...

Hi, I would really appreciate some advice on how to proceed with my transmission. I have a Twin Disc MG340 which was installed new last summer after my original Hurth 50 transmission died. The new one has been working fine, with about 100 engine hours since it's installation. However, my...

We had a leak of WD-40 on the deck of our Ericson. Any suggestions as to how we can remove the stain from the leak? Also, put a new Universal 23 engine and transmission in our boat. After 175 hours, we had problems with the transmission slipping. Had to replace the transmission. Has anyone...

Just ran across this interesting piece of information and remembering several old threads on the subject of gear selection when sailing thought it worth posting here. Yanmar states the you transmission must be in neutral when you are sailing with the engine off. See attached PDF for their...

I bought a 1988 E-28 last summer. The knobs were missing for the shift and throttle. (The PO has passed away and his wife held on to the boat for 4 years before deciding to sell it and she had no idea where they went). Anyway the pedestal is a Yacht Specialties and the thread pattern measures...

Anyone out there have a prefered trans. fluid? I'm currently using Pennzoil ATF. It's my understanding that this is the fluid designed to replace type "A" fluid. Best Always, Frank E28 Valinor

Hi, I would appreciate any thoughts and advice on this new problem. We replaced the Hurth transmission on our 1984 E30+ with a Twin Disc transmission, rated at the same 2:1 reduction ratio (whatever that means:confused:) because it seemed the Hurth was slipping occasionally when underway...

I'm sure there is a thread on checking and changing the transmission fluid. If you can link me to that thread I'd certainly appreciate it. My 1988 E-32-200 has the Universal M25XP engine, but I'm not sure what transmission was supplied by Ericson for this boat. I don't have any transmission...

I have destroyed the darn thing completely, trying to wrench it out with various tools ... finally had to call in help (the yard boys) to come in with their heavy equipment. They finished the job, but now I need a new dipstick ... any ideas where to get a replacement? Standard...

Hi, I have done a search, but only found one response on the subject. My boat mechanic recommended adding synthetic transmission fluid rather than the usual Dexron III which replaced the Type A fluid that the manual recommends. The synthetic fluid container said it was compatible with...

Our 2003 ZF5 transmission with only 400 hours on it is slipping in Forward gear. Suddenly, there are metal particles in the transmission fluid. Our mechanic is advising the removal and disassembly of the transmission to see whether a rebuild makes sense or whether we need a new one. I did a...

My Hurth HBW50 slips in forward gear, as I have described on other threads in the past. I am taking a long time getting it done, but planned to pull the trans & replace with the next bigger ZF10. I have the boat mostly apart to pull the trans, but a dockside friend with a powerboat (he crews on...

My transmission cable is kinda tight and you have to push / pull with both hands to switch gear. My mechanic told me that it's one heckuva job to change the cable. Any suggestions how to make it less tight? I have an extra transmission cable but it's not from E-29. Are A-4 cables the same or...

With the newer style heat exchanger (3 inch diameter) installed on my m25 there is not enough clearance to remove the rigid transmission oil dipstick for checking fluid level. The heat exchanger has to be removed to get the dipstick out. So far the solution I have come up with is to take out...

My 1987 E34 with a transmission serial no. of HWB 100-2.0R actually is 1.8:1 not 2:1 as one would think. This correction allowed me to order a properly sized prop rather than 1" too large. Always measure the engine rpms vs the shaft rpms unless you know for certain.

Does anyone know the length of the transmission cable for the E34? I'm in the process of buying an E34. It's very hard to shift the gears. Transmission is checked out ok, but very likely cable needs to be replaced. Thanks, Jolanda currently E29- Losierra owner

My Hurth transmission on a 1988 E-32-3 with Universal 25XP is acting strangely when shifting into forward. After the engine and transmission are warm, when I shift into forward the transmission will seem to jump into and out of gear repeatedly. The frequency is on the order of once or twice...

Hello All, I have the Universal 5432 with what I am assuming is a Hurth transmission in my E38. I don't have a manual for the transmission which leaves me with some questions: 1) How high should the oil level be on the dipstick? There is a line on the stick but it is at the very bottom end...

Have a 86 E32 with a 24 hp diesel and a Hurth transmission. I'm having trouble obtaining the Type A fluid required. I have found only one reference on the internet suggesting a replacement of Dextron II/Merc. Can anyone suggest where to obtain Type A or if a reliable subst is being used.

I am the new owner of a not so new 1976 E27. I am having trouble switching her into reverse and am holding on to all hope that it could be as simple as low transmission fluid. Can anyone offer some guidance where to find the dipstick for the ATF? Thanks so much! Shannon

I spent a few minutes hovering over my 11 HP Universal (Kubota) engine in my 1981 E28+ last weekend trying to find the transmission oil dipstick... While this should be a no-brainer, I was unable to locate it. Anyone have a similar engine who could tell me where it is? Thanks!

Initial question from me: I change my transmission fluid every year (Hurth HBW50 tranny, I think, on an M25XP), and in between I put around 20 hours of motoring in. Alignment is reasonably good, and I have a flex coupling. No strange gear noises or slippage and shifting is very easy...

Have a slight leak in the transmission on our 1983, 35-3. Any thoughts? Thanks.

We are interested in changing the prop on our 39B to a 3 blade feathering design. We have pretty much decided on the Kiwi Prop. They would like to know the transmission gear ratio, and I have no idea what it is. We have the original Perkins 4-108 combined with a Borg Warner transmission. I...

LAST WEEKEND WE ATTEMPTED TO GO SAILING. I MOTORED ABOUT TWO HRS WITH A LOW BUT HIGH PITCH SQUEAL WHICH I COULD NOT ISOLATE. RATHER THEN RETURN AND BE WISE, WE CONTINUED AND FROZE UP THE TRANS. WE WAITED TILL THE NEXT DAY. CHKD THE FLUID (NONE). ADDED NEW FLUID, ROTATED THE SHAFT, CROSSED...

The transmission (original Hurth) on my 1988 E28 acts up on occasion. It's always easily possible to put it into reverse, but sometimes hangs up when trying to engage forward. When this happens, the solution is to go back to reverse, and then into forward (always shifting at idle RPM's)...

I have a 1989 E-34 with a Universal 25XP and am in need of a transmission. Does anyone know of any links for Hurth transmissions for this model?

A couple of weeks ago, we went out for a nice evening sail after work. We got out into Commencement Bay, put up the sails and killed the engine. It was a really nice evening - about 60 degrees and 10 knots of wind, no chop. I thought it was perfect until I started hearing this...

My Ericson32 has the Universal transmission linkage in the steering pedestal. It has an engraving on the bottom "Merriman Yacht Specialties". I can't find the manufacturer. There is a ring on top of the pedestal which holds the shifting lever and the throttle lever. This ring is broken causing...