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01-20-2009, 07:48 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1976 31' Sovereign
1963 16' Bambi
1971 21' Globetrotter
Marbletown
, New York
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 63
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New Pump
I Need to install a new water pump. When I purchased this A/S the PO said that the pump had been broken, he took it out, and threw it out because he was selling it. In other words, I don't know what was in it. Anyone know what make and model to use?
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01-20-2009, 07:57 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
1964 26' Overlander
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Anna
, Illinois
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 5,720
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New Pump
Greetings Stone Ridge!
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Originally Posted by Stone Ridge
I Need to install a new water pump. When I purchased this A/S the PO said that the pump had been broken, he took it out, and threw it out because he was selling it. In other words, I don't know what was in it. Anyone know what make and model to use?
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If you are inquiring about the pump for you 1976 coach, it was in all probability a Peters and Russell pump. They are still available new, but rather expensive -- I think that they are well worth the money since the are rebuidable and can last three decades or more with good care and the ocassional rebuilding.
I had to have a new pump when I bought my Overlander in 1995 (the coach's previous owner had completely removed the original pump because "it wasn't working") -- didn't question going with a PAR and I am thrilled with its performance and durability. My Minuet has its original PAR and has been rebuilt once since I bought the coach in 2002.
Kevin
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AIR #827
1964 Overlander International
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
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01-20-2009, 08:03 PM
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Rivet Master  
1966 24' Tradewind
Placerville
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,328
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I put a Shurflow in a SOB that I had before we got our Trade Wind. I put the same kind of pump in the AS 3 years ago and it works great.
Neil.
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Kirk Creek, Big Sur, Ca. coast.
1966 Trade Wind
1971 Buick Centurion convertible
455 cid
1969 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
455 cid
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01-20-2009, 08:36 PM
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Still Working
1994 36' Classic 36
North Charleston
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,686
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PARs are loud, go with Shurflow, new technology good, old technology, well ......old.
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01-21-2009, 05:47 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
1963 26' Overlander
1989 34' Excella
Johnsburg
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,944
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I put in a Camping World Flowtech pump. It uses the same design as Shurflow but is cheaper, since they do not spend as much on advertising. It is smaller and quieter than the old PAR type pump. Frequently on sale for less than $60.
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01-21-2009, 07:28 AM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Excella 500
Venice
, California
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,067
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While you're at it, install an accumulator.
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'78 Excella 500,"The Silver Pullit". vacuum over hydraulic disc brakes, center bath, rear twin. '67 Travelall 1200 B 4X4 WBCCI 3737
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01-21-2009, 08:16 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1976 31' Sovereign
1963 16' Bambi
1971 21' Globetrotter
Marbletown
, New York
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 63
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Accumulator
What is an accumulator and what does it do?
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01-21-2009, 09:12 AM
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Rivet Master
2001 34' Limited S/O
Moyock
, North Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,010
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Much good advice here, I would go with the sureflo and the accumulator you will be well pleased. Take time to sound isolate the pump. that is put some rubber under the pump to keep the sound from traveling throughout the trailer and make certain the tubing coming out of the pump is not against the structure of the trailer. good luck
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Past Region 3 President
Past President Tidewater Unit 111
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01-21-2009, 12:25 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1963 24' Tradewind
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 360
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The SHURflo Whisper King is quieter than the standard SHURflo and has a 5 yr warrenty instead of 2 yr. Maybe $25. more
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01-21-2009, 05:39 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
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Pretty much any water pump will work, some are better than others. You don't need a pump specific for Airstream . I have a Sure Flo and no complaints.
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Sail on silver girl. Sail on by. Your time has come to shine.
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01-21-2009, 07:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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lewster will message with you if you open his profile and get in touch. He's not following & responding to threads right now. But take a look at http://www.airforums.com/forums/f443...tml#post430032. And scroll back to post #20. He seems to say current pumps don't require an accumulator. I've got a noisy PAR pump and am taking way to much time to follow Lew's advice. 
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