[C320-list] Water pump

[jim brown]

I own a couple of old cars and one rule is that when you get a new water pump be sure to put some antifreeze in it and give it a few turns before it is put on the engine. Some have been sitting on a shelf for quite a while and need and initial lubrication for the seals. Don't know if the same holds true for water pumps on marine engines. 
Jim Brown
--- On Sun, 6/20/10, Michael Ferguson <coralman at bellsouth.net> wrote:

From: Michael Ferguson <coralman at bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water pump
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Date: Sunday, June 20, 2010, 12:20 PM

Thanks JeffThe water temp is steady 170 under 2000 rpms and 180 at 2700 rpms. I have not noticed any more coolant leaking since I have elected to keep it under 2000 rpms. Hope i don't find anymore. I am trying to have a replacement shipped in as a stand by.ThanksTo allMichael

--- On Sat, 6/19/10, Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

From: Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water pump
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010, 8:25 PM

Mike,

Have you noticed any increase in operating water temp?  If not, and the leak is very light, you'll probably be fine for the trip home especially if you can sail much of it.  

If you're likely to be in risky weather or need to motor the whole way then the safe thing to do is replace it before leaving.

They say its better in the Bahamas.  Better for people $ELLING $tuff than people buying stuff.  :)

-jeff

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Ferguson <coralman at bellsouth.net>
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:36:11 
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water pump

RollieDid you notice a leak before the bearings seized. Or did it just stop.ThanksMichael
PS I am sure it is the pump weep hole thats the problem all bolts and clamps are tight.
--- On Sat, 6/19/10, argates2nd at comcast.net <argates2nd at comcast.net> wrote:

From: argates2nd at comcast.net <argates2nd at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water pump
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010, 6:33 PM



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 




________________________________ 
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