[C320-list] Bilge pump not pumping

[Bill MacRae]

Tim,
 
I took the pump out in order to see it better.  
 
Remove the hoses.
 
Unscrewed the mounting screws and dump out any water.
 
If I remember correctly, there are a couple long screws holding the pump to the mounting bracket.
 
Carefully separate the motor from the pump and make note of the 4 valves and direction (I put the valves in wrong and that is when I heard the bubbling sound). 
 
In my case there was a red piece of wire in one of the valves.
 
 
I couldn't find a diagram of the pump but if you look at the link below, and look at the items about 7 or 8 down, that is what the valves look like.  That is assuming that we have the same pump.
 
http://www.ess-kayyards.com/catalog/page13.html
 
Bill



> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com> From: ericstillwellevans at gmail.com> Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 19:08:01 +0000> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bilge pump not pumping> > Bill> > Excuse my ignorance, I would assume the one way valve is in the pump section of the assembly. How would I go about checking getting it out etc??? > > Thanks> Rick> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile> > -----Original Message-----> From: Bill MacRae <seacalling at msn.com>> > Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 18:56:24 > To: <c320-list at catalina320.com>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bilge pump not pumping> > > If the pump is running and you can hear a bubbling sound coming from the bilge, it may be caused by a piece of debris caught in one of the round rubber one way valves. I had a small piece of a stripped off wire stuck in mine.> > Bill> > > > > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com> From: ericstillwellevans at gmail.com> Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 18:30:30 +0000> Subject: [C320-list] Bilge pump not pumping> > Just got back from a short 3 day cruise on the way back (even though I know I need a new float switch) my bilge pump failed to pump water out of the bilge. > > Electric motor pumping. > Took a hanger to both sides and made sure no blockages. > > Here's the question > Can I rebuild the diaphram on the pump section? If so where is the best pace to get it. > > Or do I need to replace the whole unit?> > Would like to hear from anyone with a similar proble or have replaced the pump. > > Thanks> Rick> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile> _________________________________________________________________> Your PC, mobile phone, and online services work together like never before.> http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/108587394/direct/01/
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