Hello Everyone,
Am hoping some of you can offer some much needed advice.
We’re in a very remote part of the BC coast and having transmission troubles.
the boat is a 1986 E35/3. The original 3 cylinder Universal engine was replaced some time ago with a Universal M35A and has 2300 hours on the clock.
Transmission fluid was changed at 2270 hrs. using Dexron 111 Mercon ATF fluid from Napa.
Today while motoring, the revs started to climb and the boat slowed, so there is slippage happening within the transmission. Went from 5.5 knots at 2100 rpm, down to about 3.5.
My parts manual says the transmission is a Hurth HBW-100, with 2:1 reduction.
When I checked the fluid level, I noticed it was higher than the dipstick mark, and appeared to be overfilled. I had read somewhere that overfilling can cause the trans to overheat.
Because I’m in such a remote area, (Prince Rupert is over 160 nm away), I’m hoping someone has some suggestions that will allow me to limp there as I’m sure transmission rebuild or replacement will be necessary.
I’ll start by changing the transmission fluid tomorrow morning and go from there.
Will check for replies tomorrow as well.
Many thanks in advance to all who reply.
Cheers,
Steve Gabbott
E35/3
Silent Dancer
Gabriola Island BC
Am hoping some of you can offer some much needed advice.
We’re in a very remote part of the BC coast and having transmission troubles.
the boat is a 1986 E35/3. The original 3 cylinder Universal engine was replaced some time ago with a Universal M35A and has 2300 hours on the clock.
Transmission fluid was changed at 2270 hrs. using Dexron 111 Mercon ATF fluid from Napa.
Today while motoring, the revs started to climb and the boat slowed, so there is slippage happening within the transmission. Went from 5.5 knots at 2100 rpm, down to about 3.5.
My parts manual says the transmission is a Hurth HBW-100, with 2:1 reduction.
When I checked the fluid level, I noticed it was higher than the dipstick mark, and appeared to be overfilled. I had read somewhere that overfilling can cause the trans to overheat.
Because I’m in such a remote area, (Prince Rupert is over 160 nm away), I’m hoping someone has some suggestions that will allow me to limp there as I’m sure transmission rebuild or replacement will be necessary.
I’ll start by changing the transmission fluid tomorrow morning and go from there.
Will check for replies tomorrow as well.
Many thanks in advance to all who reply.
Cheers,
Steve Gabbott
E35/3
Silent Dancer
Gabriola Island BC