[C320-list] Rew water pump

[Warren Updike]

Alan, I, too, have the Perkins with the Jabsco pump. It has always been
self-priming. I liberally coat the inside of the pump with dish detergent.
The suds in the water are a good indication that the water is flowing and
not just the water from the muffler.

I also have been using the Globe "Run-Dry" impeller #6541, Defender.com.
They are supposed to be able to run dry for up to 15 min. without
destructing. I was buying them for about $21. Now, they are nearly $40. The
price of the Jabsco OEM impeller has gone up too. It's only a 6-blade
impeller. Globe assures me that it's pumping volume is as good as the OEM
10-blade one.

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


-----Original Message-----
From: james_delong [mailto:james_delong at bellsouth.net] 
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 4:46 PM
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Rew water pump

Alan,

When changing out an impeller, I simple put a finger full of grease in the 
pump.  When opening the sea cock, water gets to the pump and it seems to 
prime itself just fine.  Never have drained it for a season (what is 
winterizing??) so don't know if it will prime itself without some form of 
lubrication.  I think a few revolutions without lubrication are ok.

Jim  #453