URGENT: Volvo/Chrysler 270 not pumping water...

[logan44]

Alright, I'm at a loss.

I can't get any water to pump through the sea water pump. Do i need to prime it? We've tried everything we can think of. And second, where do I hook up water muffs to get a good seal on this drive?

Thanks,
Logan

 

[Don S]

Re: URGENT: Volvo/Chrysler 270 not pumping water...

Shouldn't need to prime it, is the impeller ok, how old is the impeller? Even better, what engine is it?

 

[logan44]

Re: URGENT: Volvo/Chrysler 270 not pumping water...

Sorry, It's an aq130c. The impeller is fine and not old at all. I think it might be in the leg. The raw water pump seems to pump water if i fill the hose up.

 

[logan44]

Re: URGENT: Volvo/Chrysler 270 not pumping water...

It's definently in the leg part. If i run a hose from the raw water pump to a bucket, it pumps plenty of water through. So, does anyone have a suggestion for my next move? Thanks

 

[Don S]

Re: URGENT: Volvo/Chrysler 270 not pumping water...

Look at the hose connection where the hose from the transom shield attaches to the drive.
That connection corrodes away and you get an air leak.
No way will the pump pull water up if it has air.

 

[logan44]

Re: URGENT: Volvo/Chrysler 270 not pumping water...

Thanks for the help Don, it looks fine. I'll take a closer look tomorrow, but it all seemed to look alright. What else could it be, if anything?

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: URGENT: Volvo/Chrysler 270 not pumping water...

While your at it, take a look at the outdrive pivot tube. If there is excessive freeplay, the seals won't seal and it will suck air.

 

[Don S]

Re: URGENT: Volvo/Chrysler 270 not pumping water...

I'll take a closer look tomorrow, but it all seemed to look alright. What else could it be, if anything?

You won't be able to see the problem by looking at it, grab the hose and see if it will move around.

 

[rebars1]

Re: URGENT: Volvo/Chrysler 270 not pumping water...

It sounds like he is not sure where to connect the muffs?