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  1. #1

    How The $@# Do I Remove Head Pump

    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?
    Last edited by Sadey; 11-05-2019 at 07:44 AM. Reason: Grammar
    Dave & Trina
    Benedetto
    1989 60MY HATDK310
    Sturgeon Bay/Ft. Lauderdale

  2. #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

  3. #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

  4. #4

    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

  5. #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

  6. #6

    Re: How The $@# Do I Remove Head Pump

    I replaced all mine with Raritan Elegance and love them.

  7. #7

    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

  8. #8

    Re: How The $@# Do I Remove Head Pump

    Quote Originally Posted by jmooney View Post
    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.
    Without fear of contradiction, I can promise two things. The sun will come up tomorrow, and GM head pumps WILL need maintenance long before then. Still, they are a decent product, well supported and fairly easy to maintain.
    Semper Siesta
    Robert Clarkson
    ASLAN, 1983 55C #343
    Charleston, SC

  9. #9

    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.

  10. #10

    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

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