Pump length – wear only occurs at the bottom.
Issue arises if you get to where there a hole in
it. A plug can be soldered on as a repair. A
penny can be used as a plug. It wont last as
long as the brass but you can replace it for a
penny. Doesn’t sound like you are there yet.
Look for this fastener to lock the pump in.
Pitted cam is common. Some have machining
capability to turn it down and press on a sleeve.
The rest of us run them as is. I have had an A, a
J-25, & I have a J-65 that I used one summer.
Ran it at least 40 hours that year. The pitting on
the cam was never an issue. Someone once
told me that the Pitts are beneficial as they
carry extra grease. Sounds good to me!!!
.Tubs.
A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
