Bilge Pump

[Rabbit929]

I got brackets made and I'm installing one on the front left, one on the back right. The lil Walmart pump seems to BARELY fit next to the chain, it's tight but perfect.
I'm just a strong believer in failed appiances, hence having a back up. Also got my new bearings in.

[hipowerone]

Hey guys, just found this thread and it answers a lot of questions. I am in the process of refurbishing this 1996 MAX II, and I have been reluctant to put it into water until I did get a bilge pump. That being said, I like the idea of the "Z" mounts. Placing the pick up at a low point and the pump out of the way of the chain makes tons of sense.

As I have not addressed the bearings, I am glad that I read this as well. Who knows when they were last checked/changed. I suspect that they maybe okay, as when I did a tub wash a few months ago, I did not notice any "leaks" from the bearings areas. That is, during the hot dry spell, I partially filled the tub with hot water to get debris to float up and away from around the frame. That worked well, along with compressed air, to get years of accumulation of sticks/leaves out. Once that was pretty clean, I pulled the drain plugs and let years of grit and grime flow out into buckets. My next move is to use a pressure washer, but for now, may leave well enough alone.

Once again, KUDOS to this site, and the folks who contribute.

[dwdog51]

I got my Atwood bilge pump but havn't installed it yet. Wondering which end on the Max IV is the the most heavy. I've seen where it looks like the front was down a little more than the rear, with the operator in the front seat. Maybe it doesn't matter which end it goes as long as it's in a low place. Hmmm, sounds like me! Anyway how did you guys to it? Hey, my Avatar thing woks!