factory ballast tanks popping circuit when trying to empty

[TMAHER]

does anyone know where the pump to drain the tanks on a 01 pro air is located? how many pumps does the system have? one to fill one to empty? any help greatly app
tommy

[Downsideup]

RE: factory ballast tanks popping circuit when trying to emp

[Downsideup]

RE: factory ballast tanks popping circuit when trying to emp

It's probably in the same place as my 2001 Air. Mine has 1 fill, 1 empty.

[Alan-S]

RE: factory ballast tanks popping circuit when trying to emp

Had the same problem last year in my SAN. Just replace the pump, the motor is shot. West marine carries them in stock.

[Downsideup]

RE: factory ballast tanks popping circuit when trying to emp

Walmart, $18.22 or so (Atwood 750)

[TMAHER]

RE: factory ballast tanks popping circuit when trying to emp

thanks for the help gentlemen

[bfinley1977]

RE: factory ballast tanks popping circuit when trying to emp

I have a 97 sport does anyone know were i can purchase a rear ballast tank for it like the one in the above pic?

[Downsideup]

RE: factory ballast tanks popping circuit when trying to emp

That's the gas tank.

[bfinley1977]

RE: factory ballast tanks popping circuit when trying to emp

the ballast tank on that boat is in teh back right?

[bfinley1977]

RE: factory ballast tanks popping circuit when trying to emp

i built a custom fat sac box that goes under the rear seat but i dont have much seat back now you have any suggestions

[Dr.John]

RE: factory ballast tanks popping circuit when trying to emp

I think what happens is the pump shaft gets a little corrosion in the bearing area from sitting up, and "freezes". I had a similar problem and all I did was turn the shaft by hand until it was free, then shot a smidge of synthetic oil on the bearing area and it works fine...... at least so far!
The pump comes apart with a twist and you may not have to remove it from the hose.
BTW, that spiral reinforced hose is absolutely awful to remove, and if anyone has an easy way to remove the hose I'd love to hear about it.

[wakejunky]

RE: factory ballast tanks popping circuit when trying to emp

That spiral hose is a pita to get off. If you can get it off, you're one lucky SOB, oh and try to get it back on. It's a wonder that the factory gets those hoses on at all.

Chris

[TMAHER]

thanks

thanks for all the help! Dr John i think you may have my answer
it worked fine when put away last year 1st run this year had the problem thanks again