[C320-list] Jabsco manual head

[Irving Grunes]

LUBRICATE PLUNGER WITH "VASELINE" WHENEVER IT STARTS TO STICK PER THE JABSCO
BULLETIN.
Irv Grunes
2001 #851

On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 8:50 AM, allan.field at verizon.net <
allan.field at verizon.net> wrote:

> 8+ years with the stock head, zero problems, but we do dump a lubricant in
> the bowl once a month when we leave after a weekend, flush until smooth
> pumping, and let it set until the following week.
>
> Allan S Field
> Sent via DROID X on Verizon Wireless
>
> -----Original message-----
> From: Jon Vez <jonvez at comcast.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Wed, Oct 27, 2010 11:19:42 GMT+00:00
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Jabsco manual head
>
> I also switched the Jabsco out with a Raritan two seasons ago--so much
> better!
>
> Regards,
>
> Jon Vez
> Solstice #582
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Barry
> Lambert
> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 12:58 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Jabsco manual head
>
> Take Peggy's advice and replace with the Raritan PHII!!!!  The single
> bestupgrade I've done.  Fairly simple to replace but you will need to drill
> newattachment bolt pattern.
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Chris Burti" <clburti at gmail.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 8:35 AM
> To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Jabsco manual head
>
>  Ours has done the same thing, It is the second head with a pump
>> replacement in between. I am, through with Jabsco heads and taking
>> Peggy Hall's advice to go to a Raritan PHII.
>>
>> Below is a link where you can save quite a bit of money by ordering a
>> simple pump upgrade and using your existing bowl. I understand that
>> the intake hose may need to be replaced as it might be a bit too
>> short. This is a good time to replace the discharge hose as well.
>>
>>
>> http://shop.catalinaowners.com/detail.htm?group=1357&cat=3702
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 9:11 AM, james_delong
>> <james_delong at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>>
>>> For the first time since I've owned the 320, I didn't use it for a
>>> fivemonth period due to rotator cuff surgery.  When I put it to bed the
>>> headworked fine.  Now, after inactivity, it will not draw in raw water.  If
>>> I
>>>
>>
>  add water into the bowl, if flushes fine.
>>>
>>> Maybe some of you who winterize boats experience the same thing
>>> aftermonths of no use.  How do you get the head to draw in raw water?
>>>
>>> Thanks,  Jim Hull #453
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Chris Burti Farmville, NC
>>
>>
>