Catalina 34

General Activities => Main Message Board => Topic started by: britinusa on August 29, 2016, 06:23:34 AM

Title: Quicky ref Oberdofer Pump inlet/outlet
Post by: britinusa on August 29, 2016, 06:23:34 AM
Despite taking plenty of pics before I removed the engine (and the raw water hoses), I'm not certain which of the pump nipples is the inlet or outlet.

I 'think' the top nipple is the Raw Water Inlet ie. From the Raw Water Filter to the Pump, but is it????

(I'm replacing all of the Raw Water Hoses)

(http://c34.org/bbs/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8591.0;attach=5176;image)

Paul

Title: Re: Quicky ref Oberdofer Pump inlet/outlet
Post by: baclancy on August 29, 2016, 07:01:07 AM
Yes, I believe you are correct.  My new pump (installed yesterday) had no problem priming itself.  My lower hose/nipple was leaking initially, but I added some pipe dope on the threads and tightened it another 2 turns.  I used a 5/8" open end wrench to help.  If you are just replacing hoses, this part would not apply.
Title: Re: Quicky ref Oberdofer Pump inlet/outlet
Post by: britinusa on August 29, 2016, 07:10:10 AM
Thanks.

Oh! please consider updating your profile signature so that members know what type of boat you have and to whom they are replying.

Thanks.

Paul