Once you get it working a periodic flush with vegetable oil will keep it lubed.
Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 1, 2016, at 6:51 AM, Tim Goodyear via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > If you're getting a little backflow from the joker valve, you may want to try > running some household (white) vinegar through the system and leaving it to > soak overnight. Salt deposits build up on the valves and vinegar helps > dissolve it. It is a cheap and very much hands-off first option. > > Tim > > >> On May 31, 2016, at 9:10 PM, Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> I just bought the rebuild kit for $72 at Jamestown Distributors (USD) but it >> seems the Thetford Headmate pump assembly is currently back ordered from >> those that are listing it on their websites. >> I get a slight amount of back flow if the head is pumped empty which I >> suspect is the joker valve either worn or not seating properly. Also, the >> handle doesn’t want to stay in the down position in either the empty or >> flush position, which makes me believe there is back pressure even when the >> intake side is shut. >> Chuck Gilchrest >> S/V Half Magic >> 1983 LF 35 >> Padanaram, MA >> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek >> Dziedzic via CnC-List >> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 6:50 PM >> To: Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> Cc: Marek Dziedzic <dziedzi...@hotmail.com> >> Subject: Re: Stus-List Toilet Repair Wilcox Crittenden >> >> And it is almost cheaper, as well. I had just replaced a pump in my head and >> I paid $95 for the pump, and the repair kit was $85 (both CAD). It was a >> Jabsco, so not the same, but in the process I got a locking handle as a >> bonus. >> >> I made a mistake to remove the waste hose off the old pump. What a pain. >> >> Marek >> >> Sent from Mail for Windows 10 >> >> From: Dennis C. via CnC-List >> Sent: May 31, 2016 16:35 >> To: CnClist >> Cc: Dennis C. >> Subject: Re: Stus-List Toilet Repair Wilcox Crittenden >> >> You may want to consider a new pump assembly. If it's a WC Head Mate 1460-C >> then the pump assembly should be Part 015461. >> >> There are a couple of benefits of replacing the entire pump assembly. Your >> old pump cylinder may be scored or worn. It's usually quicker and easier >> than installing a rebuild kit. >> >> Dennis C. >> >> On Tue, May 31, 2016 at 1:49 PM, Eugene Fodor via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> Trying to identify the correct toilet repair kit for my marine head on my >> C&C 29 Mark II 1984/85. It is clearly a Wilcox Crittenden. The pump is >> leaking fresh water out of the top when pumping and when heeled over there >> is significant backflow from the tank. :-( I'm pretty sure the joker valve >> is shot. Here's some pictures of the pump and head: >> >> https://goo.gl/photos/VrEo64B65gto2wU19 >> >> The following kit looks like it's the right one. >> >> http://www.westmarine.com/buy/wilcox-crittenden--headmate-maintenance-kit--135301 >> >> Has anyone else had experience repairing these? Does that look like the >> right kit? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Gene Fodor >> C&C 29 Mark II >> Hawk >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like >> what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions >> are greatly appreciated! >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like >> what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions >> are greatly appreciated! > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated!
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