Bilge pump turns on, but doesn't pump

[Waterski-Rebel]

My bilge pump turns on, when I throw the switch, but it never pumps any water out. Is this an easy fix, or do I need to swap out the pump?

thanks!

[zad0030]

Could be clogged, or there isnt enough water to be picked up.

[G-MONEY]

It's clogged......

Pull it off the mounting bracket and clean it out

[Waterski-Rebel]

Thanks, I'll try that this weekend.

[R&T Babich]

It may also be a broken hose.
The factory uses the common corrugated polyethylene hose which I've had break off at the bilge pump fitting.
Here's a better type bilge hose - http://www.cabelas.com/link-12/produ...4011848a.shtml

[Waterski-Rebel]

From what I can see, the hose looks fine. But I don't have the best view while it's in the garage.

[Waterski-Rebel]

So, I took it apart today, and it looked ok inside. I had my wife turn it on, and it spun. I then put a bunch of water back there and nothing. I can hear it trying to pump the water, but it didn't seem to be doing anything. If I can find a direct replacemnt for it, it should be pretty easy to replace. Does anyone know what pump comes in a 2004 Switch V? It's got a white cover (if that helps).

Sorry, I probably should have writtin down what it said, or snapped a pictures. We had a hectic day, the kids weren't behaving very well, and my wife wanted to head home ASAP.

[lee]

You have a Rulemate 500. How much water do you have in the pump area? It takes a bit for the pump to get the water moving.

[Waterski-Rebel]

Lee,

Thanks. I pumped a lot in there with my Tsunami, to the point where the float switch turned on. I heard it spinning, and gurgling, but nothing came out.

[shake-n-bake]

Check to see if the pump is spinning the wrong direction, I had that problem with one of my ballast pumps.

[Waterski-Rebel]

hmm.... which direction should it be spinning in??

[Fast1911]

I personally would just replace the pump

[Waterski-Rebel]

True, a new pump is $36 @ West Marine, I just need to drive over there and pick one up.

[lee]

True, a new pump is $36 @ West Marine, I just need to drive over there and pick one up.

For a Rule-Mate 500?

[Waterski-Rebel]

Yes, is that a good price, or is it too much??

It's actually at boatersland.com, when I did a quick google on rule-mate 500, but West Marine (which is local) will match online prices. I think West Marine was $10-15 more, or something like that.