[C320-list] Water pump

[Warren Updike]

Mike, I, too, am finding a small quantity of water in the engine sump and
haven't been able to locate the source.  I could be the fresh water pump.

For my information, how many hours have you on the engine (I have 1,500,)?

Perhaps a small amount of water from the weep hole is not serious. It's
possible that the pump is designed to use water bypass as a lubricant.
However, if there is any wobble on the shaft it should likely need service.

I have no personal experience with depcopump.com; but, they can rebuild
these pumps, and have a huge inventory. Their web site also has a wealth of
info about all types of pumps.

Warren & Pattie Updike
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Ferguson [mailto:coralman at bellsouth.net] 
Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2010 5:23 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
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