HWH Pump Removal

[Lucas Willemse]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ronmarabito2002"
wrote:
>
> Motor is attached to the reservoir pump via a spline. It just
slides
> in. This motor is well built. Take it to any generator/starter
shop
> and they can easily repair it. Probably only brushes or broken
wire.
>
> R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen H" <share@>
wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone have any tips/suggestions on easy removal of the
> > pump/reservoir assy? It seems to be held on by a bracket between
the
> > motor and the reservoir sections, bolted to the outside step
well.
> >
> > I believe I burned up the motor by a faulty solenoid that is
stuck in
> > the 'on' position. Motor looks to be a starter motor? Is this
motor
> > avail at a parts store? Wanting to get the assy removed tomorrow
> > (Sunday) I cannot gain easy access behind the carpet on the step
inside
> > to see if there are bolts behind there to remove the pump. Seems
like
> > it would have to be? Wanted to ask before tearing out new
carpet..!!
> > Thank you
> > Stephen H
> > 81 FC-33SB
> > Plant City, FL
> > Enjoying cool weather FINALLY!
> >
>

The reason this motor burns up is that there is no overload
protection for it. I had to have mine rebuild twice before I added a
150 Amp circuit breaker in line with the battery lead going to the
relay. The reason for the overload can be the fact that unless you
push the activating handle all the way over, the motor will run but
the fluid is not directed to the leveler cylinder and this stalls
and overloads the motor. Since I added the breaker it has tripped
but no more problems with the motor. I used a Blue Sea Systems 185
Series panel mount circuit breaker 150 amp, their part # 7004. I
mounted it under the lift up step that allows access to the fill
port on the pump. These breakers are available from West Marine.

Lucas Willemse
1980 FC 35
Los Angeles