[C320-list] Bilge pump not pumping

[Rick Evans]

Ok will give it a try
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-----Original Message-----
From: bruceheyman at cox.net

Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:10:59 
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bilge pump not pumping


It really is worth taking apart b4 you replace it.  I did and found several pieces of junk that had been ingested and kept the valves from seating.  Easy fix, just pay attention to how the valves go back together or you will get to open the pump up again, like I did.
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal
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-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Rickman <ilove2sail at verizon.net>

Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:38:51 
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bilge pump not pumping


Take it apart, check for debris, and if it is the pump, you can get a kit at West Marine to rebuild it.
What you described sounds like debris, it's free to clean it out and will, in the long run, take less
time. Once you have it out and you still want to replace it, just checking it takes no more time.
I've been through this -- more than once. Put in a filter.
 
Paul 



----- Original Message ----
From: R Airis <rairis at comcast.net>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 9:30:54 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bilge pump not pumping

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
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