Head backflow problems

[Pat Williams]

I recently purchased a 1986 Catalina 30 and I'm assuming the manual pump toilet is the original, so it's 40 years old. It worked fine for a while, but now after flushing, the waste water slowly fills the bowl back up. Just had a pump out so I know the holding tank isn"t full. Is there something I can easily replace to solve this problem? I believe it's a Jabsco, but have no documents on it.

 

[Project_Mayhem]

That's a classic sign of a bad joker valve. Raritan valves fit and last longer than Jabsco

 

[kappykaplan]

That's a classic sign of a bad joker valve.

 

[Stu Jackson]

Pat, congratulations on your new boat.

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[Pat Williams]

That's a classic sign of a bad joker valve. Raritan valves fit and last longer than Jabsco

Thanks Project Mayhem! I think I can get one at Catalina Direct.

 

[Pat Williams]

Pat, congratulations on your new boat.

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This comes from this sbo thread by weekendrken:
1992 Catalina 30

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Thanks Stu. I just ordered Peggie's book.

 

[Ward H]

I think I can get one at Catalina Direct.

Being that you're in NY, try Defender.com. They are in Waterford CT. Closer may mean faster and cheaper shipping. CD is on the other coast.

 

[BarryL]

Hello,

Changing a joker valve SHOULD be a simple job. I wrote 'simple' because you never know when a screw or bolt will be stuck, if you have good or bad access, etc. On my boat I can change a joker valve in about 5 minutes.

Be sure to pour a few gallons of fresh water into the head and pump pump pump it all into the holding tank. Then when you disconnect the output and remove the joker valve, clean water runs out instead of waste.

I will second Defender. Good prices and fast shipping.

Good luck,
Barry

 

[dmax]

You really should do a total rebuild on the head while you're in there - not that much more work, they sell kits. It will work much better.

 

[Pat Williams]

Thanks guys. You are right about Defender. I ordered the joker from them.

 

[Project_Mayhem]

My head smelled significantly better after I replaced the valve and cleared out the vent inside the stanchion