[C320-list] Perkins Raw Water Pump

[Irving Grunes]

Check on ebay for a replacement pump.
its probably cheaper than a rebuild.
irv grunes
2001 #851

On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 10:57 PM, Welch, Myron D <myron-welch at uiowa.edu>wrote:

> The raw water pump shaft seal on my 1995 Perkins is dripping. The engine
> has just under 1,000 hours of use.
>
> Is it best to put in a new seal or should I just replace the complete pump?
>
> If replacing the pump, where is a good place to purchase without breaking
> the bank?
>
> Is this an easy job to remove and replace or should the boatyard mechanic
> do it?
>
> One company asked me for the serial number of the engine. Where do I find
> the SN?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Myron Welch
> Wind Instrument, #238
> Iowa City, Iowa