I need to have two of the three Galley Maid pumps rebuilt. It seems the hoses are weld to the pumps, my guess is the pumps have never been removed. If I cut the hoses I might come up short and have to run new ones. Any tips for removal so as not to have to cut them?
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11-05-2019 07:43 AM #1
How The $@# Do I Remove Head Pump
Last edited by Sadey; 11-05-2019 at 07:44 AM. Reason: Grammar
Dave & Trina
Benedetto
1989 60MY HATDK310
Sturgeon Bay/Ft. Lauderdale
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11-05-2019 08:08 AM #2
Re: How The $@# Do I Remove Head Pump
Try gentle use of a heat gun.
1977 Hatteras 58' MY, Hull No. 304, 4-stateroom galley up model with 8V71TIs in Knoxville, Tennessee
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11-05-2019 08:13 AM #3
Re: How The $@# Do I Remove Head Pump
Personally I would not rebuild the GMs. I am replacing with Raritan Atlantes freshwater as the GMs need work. I offered my last takeout GM for free and no one took it.
1977 Hatteras 58' MY, Hull No. 304, 4-stateroom galley up model with 8V71TIs in Knoxville, Tennessee
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Re: How The $@# Do I Remove Head Pump
I just rebuilt one of mine last weekend. The heat is the way on the 1” and 3/4” hoses. The 3” may resist the heat because it’s likely sludge welded in place. You’ll probably have to use pry bar to gently work around the edges. Then a twisting motion will tell you she’s ready to let go. The sludge is really hard and needs to be removed from as much of the hose as possible. Dish soap or silicone grease for reassembly.
Semper Siesta
Robert Clarkson
ASLAN, 1983 55C #343
Charleston, SC
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11-05-2019 08:22 AM #5
Re: How The $@# Do I Remove Head Pump
I'll try the heat gun. I hate to spend the money on new toilets when for under $500 the GM's can be rebuilt and used for another bunch of years.
Dave & Trina
Benedetto
1989 60MY HATDK310
Sturgeon Bay/Ft. Lauderdale
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11-05-2019 09:02 AM #6
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Re: How The $@# Do I Remove Head Pump
I replaced all mine with Raritan Elegance and love them.
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11-05-2019 10:45 AM #7
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Re: How The $@# Do I Remove Head Pump
I agree with using heat, but the hoses will need replacement at some point. Newer fresh water heads will use much less water. I intend to keep my Galley Maid heads as they last 8 to 9 years with no maintenance. Then I swap them for a rebuilt unit.
JMooney
61 MY 1983 #341
“Jerrie”
Miami , FL
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Re: How The $@# Do I Remove Head Pump
Semper Siesta
Robert Clarkson
ASLAN, 1983 55C #343
Charleston, SC
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11-05-2019 02:52 PM #9
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Re: How The $@# Do I Remove Head Pump
Regarding the hoses. You might want to consider running new ones anyway. If they've been in use for decades, they probably are scaled up internally.
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Re: How The $@# Do I Remove Head Pump
I agree with most everything that everyone has written so far. Getting to the point of your question,
take a flat blade screwdriver and keep working it around and around the end of the galley maid and
rock the galley made up and down side to side until the hose connection breaks. I spray lubricant into
the end as I was working the screwdriver and that seem to loosen it up to the point I could pull
it apart.I’ve rebuilt three of these pumps for a lot less than $500. I wouldn’t mind replacing mine but I cannot stand spending $1500 for a toilet considering what you put down it.SEVEN
1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California