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I am considering changing the old wire & rope halyard on my 1981 Ericson 30+ to all rope. i have read that the masthead sheave/s may be an issue when changing to all rope if they are the wrong size or shape of groove which may cause binding or chaffing. I don't really want to go up the mast to...

bilge pump question Not sure if this repeats some of the advice already provided but I have an Ericson 30+ 1981 and the suction heads for the main manual bilge pump are located beneath the lift-out storage box underneith the formost seat in the dining nook. There are shut off valves for both...

Today i drained the coolant from my m3-20b universal diesel. The universal manual has the coolant capacity as 3.5litres but i could only get approx. 2.25 litres in before overflow. This despite bleeding with the bleed screw on the thermostat housing. i have found the universal manual to be less...

Thanks Thanks for all your responses. The oil pressure gauge reads ok. I did find the audible annunciator located behind the Admiral control panel and checked the connections to that. I also cleaned the terminals in the oil pressure switch and the sender but still no luck. The wiring loom looks...

I have an Ericson 30+ which recently had the heat exchanger replaced by a local boatyard. Since they did the work the alarm which used to sound when the ignition key was turned prior to start up has stopped sounding although the engine will start (The mechanic could offer no explanation). The...

Thanks Thanks for all your advice. Best, Mike

Thanks Glyn. I will try again. I was worried about using too much force if I was missing something. Best, Mike

Anyone have the Merriman Yacht Specialties Pedestal Specs/owners manual to assist me in removing the wheel from my 30+ (to install an auto pilot) which is dumfounding me ? (Cannot locate in EY Downloads/Galleries) Thanks, Mike

Merequipment have the washer and were really helpful.Thanks for your help.Mike

I have lost the drain plug washer on my Hurth hbw50 transmission ( on my universal m3-20b) I cannot find the part # for the washer .Does anyone know the part # or what the washer is made of? Thanks,Mike.

Thanks Thanks Frank,You have answered my question and i can breath a sigh of releif !Mike.

I have an e30+ with a dripless shaft seal. It has been dry since ive had the boat but today as i was changing the transmission fluid in the gear box i slipped and banged my hand pretty hard on the shaft seal. To my horror water started gushing in the boat !. I repositioned the shaft seal which...

I have some rain water accumulating in the front section beneath the v berth. I suspect the drain hose from the anchor locker to bow needs replacing but cannot work out how to access it.Any suggestions .Thanks,Mike.

Does anyone know the make of the 2 opening ports (in head and oposite above hanging locker) which were standard fitting for a 1981 ericson 30+. (at least i think they are original with aluminum frames).Mine are in need of new rubber seals and i cannot work out the manufacturer. Lewmar seals do...

Thanks Thanks for all your input. It is much appreciated.Mike.