Bruce SEA 993
Well-Known Member
- Aug 17, 2016
- 424
- Boat Info
- Queen of Hearts
2007 Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge
Highfield 360 GT LTD 30 HP Tohat
Past: 2000 Sea Ray 380
- Engines
- Cummins QSC500s
I just got into replacing the raw water pump on the generator. It is quite involved as far as access.
I took out the Starboard floor panel with the quick clamps. Then I took out the fixed panel that has 2 screws holding it down at the forward edge of the engine compartment. Finally, I took out the aluminum channel that supports the lift hatch.
I could then lay on the Starboard engine with a foam pad for padding.
I was going to remove the wet exhaust tubes but they seemed pretty stuck. Then I would have moved the exhaust pot to the stern so I could access the generator.
The Westerbeke pump is a Johnson and is available for 1/4 of the Westerbeke replacement part.
So here is a question...do I need wire reinforced hose from the ball valve to the strainer? The hose that was there has failed and I think it is because of the wire reinforcement.
I can get both wire and fabric reinforced from West Marine. Does the generator really pull that hard on the hose?
Thanks for any input!!
Cheers!
I took out the Starboard floor panel with the quick clamps. Then I took out the fixed panel that has 2 screws holding it down at the forward edge of the engine compartment. Finally, I took out the aluminum channel that supports the lift hatch.
I could then lay on the Starboard engine with a foam pad for padding.
I was going to remove the wet exhaust tubes but they seemed pretty stuck. Then I would have moved the exhaust pot to the stern so I could access the generator.
The Westerbeke pump is a Johnson and is available for 1/4 of the Westerbeke replacement part.
So here is a question...do I need wire reinforced hose from the ball valve to the strainer? The hose that was there has failed and I think it is because of the wire reinforcement.
I can get both wire and fabric reinforced from West Marine. Does the generator really pull that hard on the hose?
Thanks for any input!!
Cheers!