[C320-list] Bilge pump problem

[Dave Moores]

Thanks Warren, mine is a Par.  I took it to pieces and the innards look fine
- so I am going to re-mount it next week and try priming it and see what
happens.  Will inform the list of results!

Dave M

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Warren Updike
Sent: October 22, 2006 5:54 PM
To: Catalina 320 Mail List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bilge pump problem


Dave Moores, I've experienced the fresh water pump not priming after pumping
a water tank dry.  Solution is to open a faucet to let out the air trapped
in the line.  The pump then primes just fine.

Re. the bilge pump: I think mine is a Rule, got it at WM, it has two plastic
finger clips on the side that allows the motor to be lifted off the base
where any detrius may be removed.  I think you can even replace the impeller
blade, but the pumps (1,100 gph) are so inexpensive that there is more peace
of mind in replacing the whole pump.

Warren & Pattie Updike
C320, #62, 1994, "Warr De Mar"
Frog Mortar Creek, Middle River
Chesapeake Bay