[Public-List] Whale Gusher 10

[Gordon Laco]

Ah - 

Well a trick I've used is to fill the hole with epoxy, then gently press in
the machine screw after first lightly greasing it.  You'll find once the
epoxy kicks off, you've have the effect of having custom cut the threads.

G




On 18/04/11 1:53 PM, "Chris Martin" <notcmartin at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Good info, thank you all.
> 
> One problem I have with the tripped threads is it's the lowest/inner thread.
> Even with the shortest tap I have its too tight to get a good hold, not to
> mention apply any pressure to get it started. I thought about filling the
> voids 
> with epoxy, maybe I'll give it another go before pulling ou the Amex for a new
> one.
> 
> Chris
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> From: Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net>
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> 
> I know I'm getting into this late....
> 
> I think the Whale Gusher 10 is one of the best yacht bilges pumps around.
> You can repair almost anything.  You can repair the stripped hole (I assume
> a machine screw goes into it) you can clean it out with a drill bit, then
> fill it with epoxy.  The epoxy will adhere very well to the cast aluminium
> pump body.  Then re-drill the hole, tap threads, replace the machine screw
> and enjoy a great pump for another forty years.
> 
> Gord #426 Surprise
> 
> 
> On 18/04/11 9:46 AM, "Chris Martin" <notcmartin at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
>> Hello All
>> 
>> My bilge pump didnt want to pump so ordered the rebuild kit and hoped for the
>> best. New bits are installed and still no pumping. I found a stripped hole
>> and
>> some corrosion around the seals in the pump housing, I assume it's sucking
>> air
>> and cant prime. Does anyone have an old pump or pump housing in good shape
>> they 
>> want to get out of the garage?
>> 
>> 
>> Before I order a new one, any other models to consider?
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> Chris
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