Recent content by gryf

Not sure that would work in this case as the valve cover would have to be in place. I suppose it could work if the flywheel marker could be seen. I am still trying to figure out where the flywheel marker inspection port is on the 5416. Has anyone here on the forum actually used that inspection...

Hi, I am looking to do a valve adjustment on my 5416 Universal. The manual states that one needs to be able to manually turn the engine over. Unfortunately I do not have a crank for this. Has anyone used some other method to do this without damaging the splines on the crankshaft?

Unfortunately on this earlier model of E30+ there is no access around the bottom of the compression post. The floor has no removal panels in the head or to the right of the post. I did notice what you showed in the photo which is some kind of support glassed underneath. But similar to your...

Looking for any advice on some deformation at the base of the compression post / bulkhead which can be seen in the photos. This is a 1981 E30+. I do not see any noticeable depression on deck underneath the mast base. The E30+ has limited access to the base of the compression post so other than...

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I actually had a very similar problem on my Ericson 30+ with the 2 cylinder 16HP Universal. After inspecting all of the usual items such as fuel, fuel pump, injector pump, exhaust elbow, fuel tank vent, etc it turned out to be the spring which is part of the governor assembly. After replacing...

Port Whitby Lake Ontario Ericson 30+