[C320-list] Yanmar Problem

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You have to prime the pump. 

Dave Swanson
S/V Emily Ann
2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
Mukilteo, WA


On Apr 17, 2011, at 7:12 AM, Bruce<bruceheyman at cox.net> wrote:

> Joe,
> Is the impeller still fine?  Are all of the fittings tight between the suction side of the pump and your bucket?  Any air leaks will prevent a prime.  How high is the bucket relative to the pump?  The higher the better.
> Bruce
> Somerset SoCal
> 
> Bruce Heyman949-289-8400
> 
> -----Original message-----
> From: Joseph Aberdale <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Sun, Apr 17, 2011 13:50:58 GMT+00:00
> Subject: [C320-list] Yanmar Problem
> 
> I started my Yanmar in my 2002 320 and it was working fine.  After about 5 minutes, it stopped sucking cooling water.  Prior to starting, I opened the water pump and the impeller looked fine. It now refuses to suck up water from the pail.  Does anyone have any ideas?
> 
> Thank you.
> 
> Joe
> #908
>