[C320-list] Perkins Raw Water Pump

[Alan Goodman]

Myron - remove the companionway engine cover and look towards the front on the top left of the engine.  there is a shiny metal plate affixed to the engine with the S/N info.  Alan


> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 02:57:13 +0000
> From: "Welch, Myron D" <myron-welch at uiowa.edu>
> To: "<C320-List at Catalina320.com>" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Perkins Raw Water Pump
> Message-ID: <D61BC18F-B6F5-426F-A1CA-E2084B2BDC05 at uiowa.edu>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> 
> 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
> 
> ------------------------------
>