[C320-list] Leaking impeller pump

[Timothy Woods]

I have a 1996 Yanmar 3gm30f and a new pump was $540. Ended up buy a knock
off for $270 as a spare.

On Thu, Jun 14, 2018, 12:03 PM Bob Hoyt <rehoyt at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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