[C320-list] Water pump

[argates2nd at comcast.net]

Michael, 

I replace the water pump in Perkins driven #182 last year.  The bearings went and it made an unholy screetch. 

It is close to a one day job to replace for a novice like me. 

I would not set off on your voyage without a spare in hand.  Rollie 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Rickman" <ilove2sail at verizon.net> 
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2010 5:41:44 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water pump 

Michael, 

You don't say that you have even tried to do anything to it. Is everything tight??? 

Sorry, I don't know anything about the Perkins. But the first thing I would do is 
tighten all the connections and screws in the cover of the pump. 

Paul 
Affinity 657 
Bay Bridge Marina 
Chesapeake Bay, Maryland 




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From: Michael Ferguson <coralman at bellsouth.net> 
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Sent: Sat, June 19, 2010 5:23:29 PM 
Subject: [C320-list] Water pump 

Has anyone replaced their fresh water pump on an old Perkins. I am in the Bahamas and have noticed a very small amount of coolant drip on the bottom of the water pump. I am wondering how long it may last or should it be replaced the pump before I make the 200 mile trip home. Of course if I were in the states there would be no question but getting it here will be a challenge. Any ideasMichael  Ferguson169 Nauti Clew