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| Author: | PDACPA [ Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | What is this? |
Installed my new (bigger) bilge bump and a float (old system was manual only). While under the engine I noticed "duct tape" on a black arm. See the photos. The previous owner had obviously done this. What does this black arm do and why would someone put duct tape there? It does not appear to connect to anything just rests between the two red pipes that are connected to the rubber hoses.  another view  Edit: Yikes my bildge looks DIRTY! ok new project! |
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| Author: | The Kid [ Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is this? |
Well that is the bracket for your seawater pump. You have to take that off in order to change the impeller located in that housing. Whoever took it off the last time probably lost the rubber piece that goes on the end to help with the vibration of that pump. So duct tape to the rescue. |
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| Author: | PDACPA [ Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is this? |
I did not want to take the duct tape off without checking. I did think it looked like it was wrapped around the end going no where. Any idea what that rubber part is called so I can get one? |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is this? |
I believe it's called a gizmo. Call Doug Russell, they'll be able to fix you up. It would also be the perfect time to change your impeller if it hasn't been done recently. |
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| Author: | joet [ Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is this? |
It looks like #5 on link might be what you are looking for. http://www.marinepowerservice.com/BoatingStore/lookup_parts_volvo4.cfm?profileID=122584&parent_cat=450458&parent_cat1=450460 |
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| Author: | PDACPA [ Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is this? |
Thanks guys. Yes #5. My gosh its $8 why did they put duct tape?? Impeller was done not to long ago by the previous owner (I bought it in July). I will probably go ahead and do it again since I am not sure when he did it. |
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| Author: | ardy [ Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is this? |
230 Mike wrote: I believe it's called a gizmo. I would have gone for a "Thing-a-me-gig" |
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| Author: | M3eater [ Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is this? |
That bracket keeps the whole pump assembly from trying to rotate with the crank. The rubber doo-hickie is to isolate the the bracket between the two hose nipples. If someone had lost the original isolator, the duct-tape wrapping would be a reasonable (well, redneck-reasonable) quick fix. |
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| Author: | Graham R [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is this? |
They do drop off fairly easily, and if you have a black VP engine, then they are difficult to spot ( I know from experience on my previous 1999 boat!). If you do buy a new one, I recommend you glue it onto the metal bracket like I did, they have never fallen off again. Graham |
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