transmission fluid forUniversal M12

[Breeze26]

On my Erison 26-2 I have of course the Universal M12, with Hurth transmission. Getting in to check the oil is a pain in the "```"; it is in the rear of the engine underneath the heat exchanger and it looks like a hex head screwtop that needs to be removed--any advice or suggestions? I have never had any problems with my transmission, but want to asssure myself I won't!

Thanks Steve Hall
Ericson 26 "Breeze"

 

[Dave G.]

looks like a hex head screwtop that needs to be removed

Yes and it also has a dipstick attached to it. To check the level loosen and remove the cap/dipstick, wipe and then insert it back in without screwing it in at all. Should be right at the line no more, no less.

 

[Alan Gomes]

On my Erison 26-2 I have of course the Universal M12, with Hurth transmission. Getting in to check the oil is a pain in the "```"; it is in the rear of the engine underneath the heat exchanger and it looks like a hex head screwtop that needs to be removed--any advice or suggestions? I have never had any problems with my transmission, but want to asssure myself I won't!

Thanks Steve Hall
Ericson 26 "Breeze"

If you wanted to, you could relocate the heat exchanger to a different spot, since there is no reason it has to be mounted above the transmission. For example, our E26's have a wooden platform just behind the engine, over the fuel tank. I suppose it could be mounted there. There might also be other places in the engine compartment you could move it.

 

[KS Dave]

Perhaps the clearance is a function of the Universal? On the Westerbeke, I wouldn't call it accessible, but it's not hidden under something major. You still have to be a contortionist or really thin (of which, I'm neither) to reach down in behind there.

I have a mind to JB Weld an inexpensive socket and a strong magnet on an extension just for the purpose of reaching this easier.

 

[Breeze26]

Thanks for all your information. I am skinny so I'll find a wayto get to that screwhead. Dave I see You're in Kansas--when I was in the Army and stationed ar Fort Riley, I bought my first boat, a Coronado 15 dinghy, a baby Catalina, and sailed it on Tuttle Lake just north of Manhattan. Lots of fun!!