1980 AQ225D sea pump bypass

[scotthardwick]

Awesome sight!!! I have a 1980 Volvo Penta. The sea pump is shot....I have been told that I can bypass the sea pump, as the water pump on top does the same thing. The engine does not have a radiator system (fresh water system?)...thanks you in advance for your help

 

[sqbtr]

Re: 1980 AQ225D sea pump bypass

Who told you that?

 

[scotthardwick]

Re: 1980 AQ225D sea pump bypass

My brother-inlaw....he says he has talked to many mechanics....LOL...I am lead to believe then this is not a good idea....thanks for your service Chief!!!! I retired from the Army in 2004.....

 

[Don S]

Re: 1980 AQ225D sea pump bypass

I think he has it backwards, your engine must have the sea water pump. The other pump is known as a circulation pump, and in the early years, volvo didn't use the circ pump, and just used the sea water pump as a way to circulate water thru the engine.

Also, on the rankings under the name is forum rank, has nothing to do with military. Notice you are a cadet?

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[scotthardwick]

Re: 1980 AQ225D sea pump bypass

LOL.....thanks for the info...am purchasing the part this week.....Cadets say the darn-est things!!!!!! Thanks again.......