Macerator pump went...

DaddysGirls · Post by **DaddysGirls** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:57 pm

I have an 81 F32 & it appears my macerator has taken a dump, lol... Anyone ever replace one? Was it a difficukt job, what kind of macerator did u use to replace it?

LandVF36 · Post by **LandVF36** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 11:06 pm

Messy, but not hard. Get the PN off the old one and order the replacement before start (you don't want to mess up 2 days of your summer with this project).

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 11:11 pm

It a easy fix if you have a few fix it skills,witch we all need with old boats. You should be able to get from the sight or a marine supply store its most unbolt it and install.

sehord · Post by **sehord** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 5:56 am

Very easy to change, all inlet and outlet connections are the same, and you probably just have hose clamps connecting the two hoses. Two wires to remove and attach and your set. BEFORE YOU BEGIN>>>> look at the rear of your motor on your current pump. THere should be a rubber cover in the middle. Pop it off and turn the screw with a screw driver. This will clear any clogs that may lock up the motor and make you think that it is bad... it just may save you $150 on a new pump.....

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 6:00 am

Good advice Sehord and I agree, it shouldn't be too hard.

mytrojan · Post by **mytrojan** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:30 am

Not hard to replace. Get numbers off the old one and West Marine has sale on macerators.

On mine I can pull the plug on the back off and there is a straight slot screwdriver hole where you can turn the drive. Do you have one? Many times mine gets jammed from the kids and it is able to be freed up. Just a thought.....

wowzer52 · Post by **wowzer52** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:23 pm

Also, after not being used for a long time the impeller blades will stick to the housing and make you think it is bad and by turning that screw backwards will free them up. Been there, done that.