1978 27' Catalina toilet (head) has crack in housing where hand pump is located

[MaryE]

slight hairline crack that hisses and won't hold pressure when trying to empty or fill. Would some plastic glue or epoxy work to repair? Any ideas out there? thanks

 

[Dave Groshong]

I vote for a new pump or toilet!
https://shop.catalinaowners.com/prod.php?3522
https://shop.catalinaowners.com/prod.php?52006

 

[Peggie Hall HeadMistress]

It's not repairable....Marine toilets, unlike household toilets, have an average lifespan of 10 years or less. I agree with Dave...it's time for a new toilet. You may be able to replace just the pump.

 

[jeepbluetj]

As always, Peggie is right. The cheapie Jabsco heads are inexpensive enough/unreliable enough to be pretty much disposable.

OTOH, a complete new head is clean. I got bonus points for putting in a clean head and removing the 'dirty' one. (Of course, now the 'clean' one is 'dirty');

 

[Donnybrook]

If it's a Groco, a new pump can be purchased fairly reasonably. If not, junk it and buy a new one. My Groco is 31 years old and going strong. I replace a gasket set about every 4 years for less than $20. There is a reason that Groco's cost so much. They last forever.

 

[MaryE]

Thank you all, Dave, Peggie, jeepbluetj. Just ordered the 29040-3000 from amazon prime. watched the video too.
Excited to get it working and for the "new" twist and lock handle. Appreciate the help!!!

 

[Benny17441]

To repair will be a continuing "headache" just replace and be done with it.

 

[MaryE]

Thanks. Replacement arrives Monday!