[C320-list] Bilge pump not pumping

[R Airis]

I belive the pump will run either way. Check your  pos.  & neg. feed, maybe 
its wired backwards.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Evans" <ericstillwellevans at gmail.com>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bilge pump not pumping


> Update on m bilge
>
> Line to the bilge is completely clear so is intake to the pump. Put my 
> hand over and seems to be pumping out not in. Anyways I think I will 
> replace the whole unit anyone have a good supplier?
>
> Rick
> #724
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Irving Grunes" <igrunes at gmail.com>
>
> Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:32:58
> To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bilge pump not pumping
>
>
> 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
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>>
>> -----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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