You are correct I mis-spoke Bilge PUMP. Not the rounded portion of the boat hull. My Bad
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| Author: | Epperson [ Thu Jun 14, 2012 12:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Bilge Replacement |
I have a 1997 245 Sundowner 7.1 liter Volvo Penta with a faulty bilge, actually the hose connect is broken off and the auto switch is not working. I cannot find a way to access the pump for service/replacement. My local shop mechanic stated I need to pull the engine to get access which seems extreme. I am handy with a wrench and not excited about spending $1000 on a $100 part. Do any of you have suggestions on access? Is it possible to gain access from the fuel tank area. Your help and experiance is appreciated. Brian |
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| Author: | Paul I. [ Thu Jun 14, 2012 12:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bilge Replacement |
There nuts!!! Best case: Leave the old pump were it is. Install a new one and use the same hose. Use the same wires too, just cut them from the old pump and move them to the new one. Worst case: Install all new, pump, hose, thur-hull fitting and still use the old wires. |
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| Author: | 97_245_sd [ Thu Jun 14, 2012 12:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bilge Replacement |
what type of seating do you have? My '97 245 has the u-wrap seating, the middle "engine box" of the rear seat unscrews to allow more engine access, although it still isn't great. On my boat there is a vertical bulkhead just in front of the engine and rearward of the fuel tank that I would think is not removeable. I can see where it is difficult to get under the engine to the pump, but for that kind of bill I would try a headstand with my face down in the bilge to do it myself. |
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| Author: | Epperson [ Thu Jun 14, 2012 1:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bilge Replacement |
Thanks, for the replies. I have the u shape seating as well and I can take them out which helps but it is all engine and the bilge is directly under the motor. I think I will need to take the suggestion of a new relocated replacement bilge. |
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| Author: | aguyindallas [ Thu Jun 14, 2012 6:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bilge Replacement |
Bilge PUMP |
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| Author: | Epperson [ Thu Jun 14, 2012 7:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bilge Replacement |
You are correct I mis-spoke Bilge PUMP. Not the rounded portion of the boat hull. My Bad
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| Author: | ric [ Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bilge Replacement |
even on my h180 it was nearly impossible to get to but not impossible. Do what my father does, pays his friend's kid $5 to do work he can't reach |
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