Eric, I believe we have the same motor and I have experienced the same with the installed pump being incapable of getting out all the old oil. I pump until nothing comes out, and then add a quart or

As an added precaution. I always close the sea cock and run fresh water through the system to be worked on for a few minutes before replacing impellers or hoses etc. this method provides and added

Sorry Paul, I led you up the garden path! I was talking about the ZF25 Hydrailic Transmission . I’m not familiar with SM systems. (Actually I’m still not that familiar with all my 54 systems for

Dave, I too have been looking at the Beta to replace my TMD22....no turbo and Kubota parts world wide. Could you put me in touch with your client? Is it a SM he/she has? It would be great to talk to

Hi Eric, I'm not one of those but if you could sit on the Amel stool, i guess you could sit on this. Regards Danny (not Paul) SM 299 Ocean Pearl

Hi Eric, I don't have that measurement but it is adequate. Kind Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl

Hi Paul. You probably have the manual shift transmission like we have. No o rings. No filters and about 0.8 of a litre of atf which stands for automatic transmission fluid. Not gear oil or engine

I must disclose my lack of competence concerning the transmission, as I did not know there are a filtered to be cleane or an o- ring to change. I have no manual on the transmission could not find any

I would also be interested in a pair if you are able to source them. Please keep us informed! Thanks, James

Bill Thank you, you remember right. W have had the boat for 3,5 years and 1500 h on the engine, probably time to change the transmission oil. Paul SY Kerpa SM#259

Paul, I think I remember that you have the Volvo TMD22 engine. If so, this applies to you... You have to be a very careful talking about the ZF transmissions. The ZF25M transmission that came on the

Oh, and you do not need a pump. There is a convenient drain plug near the lower stbd fwd corner of the box. (Easily accessible on the 54) The most difficult part of the job is not making a

Paul, I’ve just fitted a new one, and the numbers I’ve been given are: 25hours after installation, then every 300hours or 12 monthly after that. ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid), is not 80W. It