Washdown pump problem

Dirty Worm

Seaman Apprentice
Joined
Dec 10, 2003
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Just installed a new livewell/washdown pump. It does not want to suck up water. When I turn it on it makes gurgling noises like its trying to suck water up but nothing discharges. The pick up is under the boat so I know its reaching water. Pump is Jabsco 4gpm, self priming to 8ft, intake hose only runs about 4ft.
 

dingbat

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Nov 20, 2001
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Re: Washdown pump problem

Is the pump wired backwards?
 
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