Originally Posted by
MikeP
The 2000 GPH bilge pump CAN more than keep up with the water flow that NORMALLY results from repacking the shafts. However, the limber holes (tube, actually) that connects the aft portion of the eng room bilge with the front portion - which isolates the bilge area directly under the engine - will not.
This means that if you are too pokey with your work, the bilge will fill enough to overflow into the engine bilge (sump) and then again to the forward bilge area. This can create quite a mess if there is any oil in the engine sump and also cause a big problem locally if that is then pumped overboard with the bilge water. As long as you proceed at a reasonable pace, it's not an issue but it is something to be aware of.