SoCal Jet Boats
Tech Talk => Jet Pumps => Topic started by: Bobbyblank on March 10, 2008, 06:35:23 PM
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Hey all. I have never removed a pump out from my boat and since the motor is out for a rebuild, i was thinking now is the time. The pump is fine and has pretty new PC on it, but there is a leak somewhere and i figured now is the time to find it. I think its comeing from where the bowl through the transom adapter plate. There is a small bead of silicone around the bowl and you can see a few gaps. Even if this isnt the leak, i would like to take it out anyway so i can clean out the bilge and clean the intake of the pump. My question is what gaskets will i need to purchase and what needs to be re-siliconed after reinstallation. Also, What goes into removing the loader grate?
bobby
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Hey all. I have never removed a pump out from my boat and since the motor is out for a rebuild, i was thinking now is the time. The pump is fine and has pretty new PC on it, but there is a leak somewhere and i figured now is the time to find it. I think its comeing from where the bowl through the transom adapter plate. There is a small bead of silicone around the bowl and you can see a few gaps. Even if this isnt the leak, i would like to take it out anyway so i can clean out the bilge and clean the intake of the pump. My question is what gaskets will i need to purchase and what needs to be re-siliconed after reinstallation. Also, What goes into removing the loader grate?
bobby
Bobby, Here is what I printed out and followed to rebuild my pump. http://www.americanturbine.com/downloads/pdf/oh_manuals/berk_oh_manual.pdf
Step by step. I did go to http://www.berkeleyjet.com to buy my parts and the 2 tools that are used to remove the impeller. http://www.berkeleyjet.com/tools.aspx You'll need a press to change out the bushings. Buy a complete kit, it'll save you money.
Greg
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Bobby call me anytime I'll walk you thru it its Cake ! Tom 805 466 4719
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Greg, im not trying to rebuild the pump, just wondering what is involved in removal of the entire pump from the hull. With that said, HOLY COW!! THANKS A TON for the other links. I printed out all the pages and put them in a folder with all my other paperwork on my boat. When the time comes to rebuild it (will be doing it myself for sure), i will have all the documents for reference. Those were great step by step instructions. Thanks again!
Tom, Thanks for the offer. I will be calling you soon with a question about the how to seal the intake to the hull. Thanks again. I am very glad i surfed across this site.
bobby
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WELCOME !!
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Hi Bobby,
You have definitely come to the right place. We also have videos here on our website (http://www.cpperformance.com/TechTips/Berkeley-Rebuild/default.htm?mtc=4) that break down step-by-step on how to remove the pump from the boat.
Good Luck!
Brad