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97 XP bilge pump questions
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MoSammy78
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So I have searched the shop manual, google and this forum and can't seem to find my answer...
I know how to install the pump, and know where to put it... but I'm wondering if I have to drill a discharge port or if I can tie it in to another line. Where did they discharge on the 98+ XP's?
I know how to install the pump, and know where to put it... but I'm wondering if I have to drill a discharge port or if I can tie it in to another line. Where did they discharge on the 98+ XP's?
MoSammy78
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That's the one I was considering. Nice.
That's where Id out the discharge port.
I'd also recommend an auto bilge. It makes a lot easier than having to turn it on all the time and check. Ive left mine hooked up overnight in accident before and it didn't noticably drain the battery. I have this type in one of my skis and constantly wish I had put it on both over the manual
I'd also recommend an auto bilge. It makes a lot easier than having to turn it on all the time and check. Ive left mine hooked up overnight in accident before and it didn't noticably drain the battery. I have this type in one of my skis and constantly wish I had put it on both over the manual
I have no experience with this but in my mind, it should work. The problem I see happening is if the ski is turned off and for some reason has water getting in the hull the pump will push water into the water jacket.
I am not sure how this would work while the ski is operating. It's possible that the bilge pumps harder than the water that's going into the water jacket and could cause it to backflow.
Maybe someone with more experience has a definite answer for you, but I would probably just play it safe and just drill a discharge part.
Afterthought: Maybe you could make this work by getting some sort of high flow check valve that stops the water from back flowing into the motor. I use one of these on my fish tank to keep water from flowing out in case of a power failure. It hasn't let me down, but I do have to pull it off and use a bottle brush to clean it out at least once a month. All and all it seems like it could work, but creates a potential failure spot.
I am not sure how this would work while the ski is operating. It's possible that the bilge pumps harder than the water that's going into the water jacket and could cause it to backflow.
Maybe someone with more experience has a definite answer for you, but I would probably just play it safe and just drill a discharge part.
Afterthought: Maybe you could make this work by getting some sort of high flow check valve that stops the water from back flowing into the motor. I use one of these on my fish tank to keep water from flowing out in case of a power failure. It hasn't let me down, but I do have to pull it off and use a bottle brush to clean it out at least once a month. All and all it seems like it could work, but creates a potential failure spot.
1of500
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I gave a definite answer you can not tie the bilge to to water outlet from the engine under any circumstance. The pressure will back feed through the bilge pump.
MoSammy78
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Hadn't thought of that... great call out
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