[C320-list] Leaking impeller pump

[Bob Hoyt]

Where did you buy the pump for $180? I know that the raw water pump for the
Perkins M30 is $580. My recent rebuild was roughly $180

Bob Hoyt
Ikigai
1994 #58
Pensacola, FL

On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 10:57 AM, Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

> As others have mentioned, a rebuild is in order.  But, you'll likely also
> have wear/scoring of the back plate and the forward surface inside the
> housing as well from grit in the water.  So the rebuild will likely stop
> leaking if you replace the shaft and seal, but it won't pump as much water
> as a new pump that doesn't have this wear.
>
> We purchased a new pump for $180 that primes instantly and pumps water
> like a firehose compared to the old one (which I had installed the pump
> rebuild kit). So, if you ever have any issues priming after clearing the
> strainer, don't bother with a rebuild, get a new one for just a few bucks
> more.
>
> My opinions of course...
> -Jeff Hare
> 2001 #809 Woodbine II
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of
> Thomas Talling
> Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 4:51 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Leaking impeller pump
>
> Hi,
> I am having problems with my raw water pump leaking on my Yanmar diesel.
> I have replaced the impeller twice as well as the o ring and gasket and the
> out going tubing and it is still dripping.  Is anyone aware of a bearing or
> seal that the impeller shaft sets in that could be in need or replacement
> and if so how difficult that would be?
>
> Tom Talling
> ttalling at gmail.com
> 215-262-1427
>
>


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