Need Rebuild - Vacuflush Pump

[HotDirk01]

1982 Sea Ray 360 SRV.

Where can I send the original Vacuum Pump for... VacuFlush toilet system for rebuild.

 

[Boatingnut]

Unless you are completely uncomfortable with basic tools, pull it out and rebuild it yourself. You should be able to buy a kit. Any marine repair place can do this work.

 

[dwna1a]

That’s a really old pump. What is it doing or not doing

 

[bahamabreisus]

Try these guys, they are very helpful. https://www.environmentalmarine.com/

 

[HotDirk01]

Unless you are completely uncomfortable with basic tools, pull it out and rebuild it yourself. You should be able to buy a kit. Any marine repair place can do this work.

I've "rebuilt" it twice and can't get it to stop leaking effluent at the O-ring seals. I thought I woul let someone else give it a try.

 

[HotDirk01]

That’s a really old pump. What is it doing or not doing

I've "rebuilt" it twice and can't get it to stop leaking effluent at the O-ring seals. I thought I woul let someone else give it a try.

 

[dwna1a]

Increase the thickness of the O rings and use Vaseline on the rings before putting it back together.

 

[HotDirk01]

TE="dwna1a, post: 1306914, member: 26097"]Increase the thickness of the O rings and use Vaseline on the rings before putting it back together.[/QUOTE] I'm thinking of chucking the "O" rings altogether and lay bead of Permatex Right Stuff instead. Can't turn out worse than present leaky SOB.

 

[dwna1a]

TE="dwna1a, post: 1306914, member: 26097"]Increase the thickness of the O rings and use Vaseline on the rings before putting it back together.

I'm thinking of chucking the "O" rings altogether and lay bead of Permatex Right Stuff instead. Can't turn out worse than present leaky SOB.[/QUOTE]

True but the O ring seats against a groove in the pumps housing as well as in the fitting itself. Why not do both? Kinda an insurance policy. If it fails what have you lost? Keep us informed.

 

[HotDirk01]

I'm thinking of chucking the "O" rings altogether and lay bead of Permatex Right Stuff instead. Can't turn out worse than present leaky SOB.

True but the O ring seats against a groove in the pumps housing as well as in the fitting itself. Why not do both? Kinda an insurance policy. If it fails what have you lost? Keep us informed.[/QUOTE] Both?? I like it ... will let you know.

 

[Soulshine]

marinesan.com is the bomb.

Parts, rebuilds, advice, whatever...they're great and this is really a DIY job.

Good experience for the inevitable and poorly timed failure in your future to boot.