water woes
I just received an 1981 ericson from my dad and it needs lots of work. I thought I would start by cleaning her up, but I cannot seem to turn the wate on. I see the two knobs under the sink and have turned them to open, but nothing. I hear the water pump pumping. Any thoughts?
I have an 81 38
Here is what I know
There are four valves under the sink 2 are ice box drains 2 are water tanks (unless optional third tank is installed)
The pump is in the engine room
If water is only in one tank and both valves are open then it will not work
A good place to start is close both valves
Place a little water in both tanks
Open One valve use foot pump to see if you get water
If so turn on water pump see if you still get water
Repeat for other tank
After the valves there is a t the joins both lines together then another t that leads to the foot pump.
on our boat the t's are under the trash and can be accessed from the lazerette
After the power pump there is a t to the hot water tank and then to the cold water system.
You will need to listen to see if the pump is pumping water or air. the hot water tank will nned to fill before you get water pressure