Thorneycroft 1.5 sump pump replacement

[Amh300]

Hi,

I've finally got round to servicing the engine on my NB. The spring/washers/ etc inside the sump pump (photos attached) are all broken and I can't use the pump to drain the sump. I'd like to buy a replacement. Anyone know who might supply one? Also, anyone had experience replacing the pump - is it (in theory) a straightforward exercise?

Thanks

Andrew  

[OldGoat]

Aquafax do a range of brass sump pumps

http://aquafax.co.uk/catalogue/1711-sump-pump

 as do Midland Chandlers one at their type of price and another nasty looking plastic one for £15 ish..

[Slim]

Where are you moored cos I got one going spare in my shed. Hope to go to boat on Friday (Napton). for a few days. If you can pick it up you're welcome to it 

 

Frank

 

Just looked it up on Aquafax. They're taking the *** *** . To stress, you're welcome to it for free

Edited October 17, 2018 by Slim

[Amh300]

Thanks both. V helpful. Frank - I'm London-based. I'd be happy to buy it off you, pay a bit extra plus postage, whatever. email me direct a.harmer[at]qmul.ac.uk if ur interested. 

[Slim]

11 minutes ago, Amh300 said:

Thanks both. V helpful. Frank - I'm London-based. I'd be happy to buy it off you, pay a bit extra plus postage, whatever. email me direct a.harmer[at]qmul.ac.uk if ur interested. 

Roughly where in London? I live in Watford

[Amh300]

Heathrow - Southall

[Slim]

19 minutes ago, Amh300 said:

Heathrow - Southall

Can you wait about 10 days? 

[Amh300]

Yes, no problem. 

[Mikexx]

There is more than one thread on these sump pumps.

 

I might be tempted to remove it and check size with Slim and if necessary get adaptors., or the correct fitting on the bottom of the pump to match the pipe flare and nut.

 

[Amh300]

Thanks Mikexx,

Stupid question but...will the oil from the sump come spurting out when the pump is removed?

Cheers  

[Mikexx]

7 minutes ago, Amh300 said:

Thanks Mikexx,

Stupid question but...will the oil from the sump come spurting out when the pump is removed?

Cheers  

 

I shouldn't think so, I'm sure the top end of the pipe is well above the oil level given the pump is bolted to the exhaust port of the heat exchanger.

 

If you run the engine there may be sufficient crankcase gases to push the oil out, but I doubt that would be the case either. I would be wary of running the engine just in case.

 

 

[Slim]

Ahm300

PM me with location details and I should be able to deliver it when I get back from the boat. I'm widowed and retired so I have plenty of time so don't worry on that front.

The pump, which I've dug out of the shed, is complete with fittings, a bracket, lever ball valve and flexible pipe. You should be able to pick and mix  as you prefer. The male thread on the pump itself is 3/8 bsp.

 

 

Frank