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| The Genset |
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| Genset Water Pump - Impeller and Cap Removed |
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| Water Pump for Starboard Engine |
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| Dismantled Water Pump |
Making sure that engines continue to be cooled while running is an important part of pre-emptive
maintenance.
Today Leonard worked on the
Genset, he replaced a leaking hose, changed the zinc, and replaced the water
pump impeller which pumps raw water for cooling the Genset.
He also rebuilt the water pump on the
starboard engine which was weeping a small amount of raw water.
The lengthy process of rebuilding the water
pump involves changing the bearings, putting in new seals, and sanding or
polishing the inside of the pump to extend the life expectancy of the newly inserted impeller.
Like the Genset, the main
engines are cooled by raw water.
A vital
part of the water pump is the impeller, a rubber device with vanes that
compress at a narrow point in the housing, spinning and draining out the water. I am happy to report that our mid-trip maintenance check list is completed and we can now begin the long journey northward.
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| Impeller |
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| Water Pump Removed from Starboard Engine |
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