[C320-list] Perkins Raw Water Pump

[Welch, Myron D]

Warren,

Thanks for the information. I did find the serial number this morning right where you mentioned. 

I do most of my maintenance, but was not sure about removing and installing that gear driven pump. After reading your Detroit Diesel warning, I think I will have the job done. I really like our Perkins engine and don't want to mess it up. 

I had quote today from Diesel Specialists of $598 for a new pump. I hope I can find a better price and as someone mentioned earlier, I will check eBay. 

I let you know what I finally decide. 

Myron Welch
Wind Instrument #238
Iowa City, Iowa

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On Jul 11, 2011, at 4:49 PM, "Warren Updike" <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Myron, I'm interested in your project as my Perkins is approaching 2,000 hrs
> and I will probably need a rebuild of the pump before long.  
> 
> I've not done this so my advice is anecdotal.  It is a Jabsco pump and parts
> are readily available.  I've thought I would have mine rebuilt as I've no
> idea what's involved in the rebuild: do I have the necessary tools.  I've
> used a web site www.depcopump.com that has lots of good info about such
> pumps.  I've thought I would get a rebuild estimate from them.  You can also
> get the necessary parts from them.  
> 
> Removing the pump is probably doable considering that since you're asking
> the question you're probably considering doing it yourself.  However, refer
> to Section X, of the Detroit Diesel manual for instructions on this pump.
> It says, "Attention": Do not remove the drive housing of the raw water pump.
> The alignment of this housing has been carefully adjusted with a special
> alignment tool."  Then it refers to 4 "set screws" that fasten the pump to
> the drive housing that you may remove.  
> 
> As for the serial number, as I remember, it is stamped on a plate attached
> to the engine on the stbd side forward somewhere above the high-pressure
> fuel pump.  I think it records a model and serial number. Mine is: model
> KD3024J; Serial: 51554X.  If you have trouble locating it, let me know and
> I'll verify where mine is located.
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> Warren & Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Welch, Myron D [mailto:myron-welch at uiowa.edu] 
> Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2011 10:57 PM
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Perkins Raw Water Pump
> 
> 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
>