[C320-list] Head pump squeal

[Bruce Heyman]

If the boat is in salt water I've heard that running vinegar or Saltaway
through it and letting it soak for the work week and then lubing it as Dick
suggests helps.
Bruce

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Richard A. Walker
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 3:31 PM
To: 'C320-List'
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Head pump squeal

Apply some head lube or 1/4 cup of olive or other cooking oil.  This will
lube it.

Cheers,
 
Dick Walker
C-320 (687) WindWalker II
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118-2136
619.435.8986

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Robert Seastream
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 3:25 PM
To: C320-List
Subject: [C320-list] Head pump squeal

Hi Guys:

Over the past weekend, the head pump started squealing/screeching.  
It's not the pump rod, but seems to be coming from inside the pump as 
if it were the pump mechanism (bellows?) itself.  I can't  believe a 
wastewater pump would need lubrication.  This boat is a lightly used 
2002 model year, so I don't think the head pump should need servicing 
either.  Any thoughts?

Bob Seastream
Intuition, hull 906