Reconditioning original bilge pump

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keensailor
keensailor
NSW
702 posts
NSW, 702 posts
8 Jan 2014 10:04pm
Hi
Does anyone recognise this manual bilge pump on my Northshore 27. It is mounted under the cockpit floor.
I need a handle and would like to replace the diaphragm if possible. Would rather resurrect this original one as the hole in the cockpit floor suits it.







cisco
cisco
QLD
12365 posts
QLD, 12365 posts
9 Jan 2014 12:24am
It looks familiar but I can't place the brand.

If it has an aluminium body I would be ditching it and replacing it with a Henderson. All plastic with stainless bolts and pins and made at Cowes on the Isle Of Wight. About $190 for a complete pump and $90 for a recondition kit.
mjames
mjames
NSW
20 posts
NSW, 20 posts
12 Jan 2014 9:11pm
I've got to do the same. Rubbers need replacing. Let me know if you find replacement parts.
Karsten
Karsten
NSW
331 posts
NSW, 331 posts
13 Jan 2014 11:27am
Don't recognise it from the pic, but it would be easy to replace the handle - any SS or thick-wall aluminium tubing of the right diameter will do.

To replace the diaphragm, no option but to remove it and extract the current diaphragm. You may find the name of the pump, and may even be lucky to find a compatible diaphragm if you visit a few chandleries with the old one in your pocket.
keensailor
keensailor
NSW
702 posts
NSW, 702 posts
13 Jan 2014 2:54pm
mjames said..

I've got to do the same. Rubbers need replacing. Let me know if you find replacement parts.



Yes, would like to be able to replace the diaphram, but I'm trying to work out how to get in there to access the pump to take some photos etc. As you know, the only access is through the little rectangular opening between the port cockpit locker and the engine room.
May have to send my 6 year old son in there with a camera
MorningBird
MorningBird
NSW
2711 posts
NSW, 2711 posts
13 Jan 2014 6:22pm
Can I borrow him for some jobs on my boat?
keensailor
keensailor
NSW
702 posts
NSW, 702 posts
13 Jan 2014 11:26pm
MorningBird said..

Can I borrow him for some jobs on my boat?


lol
a shipwright in the making
mjames
mjames
NSW
20 posts
NSW, 20 posts
25 Jan 2014 10:30pm
Took a few photos of mine, which is original and looks identical to what you have. It's a tmc-71601 diaphragm handpump. I was able to partially get in and take a photo of the base of the pump which had tmc on it, from there google did the rest. I managed to get a whole new pump via eBay for $66. That's the easy part. Not going to be easy to change. Luckily I only have a 32 waist.

http://tmcin.com/tmc-71601diaphragmhandpump.aspx
keensailor
keensailor
NSW
702 posts
NSW, 702 posts
27 Jan 2014 8:21pm
As it turns out we just changed insurance companies to NRMA and they require you to have an electric bilge pump. So I have fitted a Rule pump and have plumbed it to the hull through fitting near the rudder. Had to take the rudder off to replace the the hull fitting!

Thanks for the info, let me know how you go fitting it, I would still like a manual backup pump.
Ramona
Ramona
NSW
7757 posts
NSW, 7757 posts
28 Jan 2014 9:07am
Its interesting that if you have a boat in survey in NSW 12volt pumps don't count! Only engine driven or manual pumps.
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