[C320-list] Bilge pump not pumping

[Irving Grunes]

Before you disassemble the pump.
Try removing the suction hose at the pump and blow it clear.
Then try the pump again.
It worked for me
Irv Grunes
Isle of Wight #851

On Sun, Aug 10, 2008 at 12:05 AM, Monte B. <mjbc60 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> The reason you are getting trash in the bilge pump valves is because you do
> not have the screen installed in the suction line that feeds the pump. Mine
> was in the nav. Station table when the boat was delivered. Install the
> screen in the suction line in the bilge and clean it regularly and you
> won't
> have to disassemble the pump again.
>
> Monte
> Laima #620
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Rick Evans
> Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 2:08 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> 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
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