2006 Sportster - Bilge Pump discontinued

[despower]

I noticed my engine compartment was flooded on my last trip so I believe the bilge pump needs to be replaced. I'll be testing that out shortly to see if it's toast or not, but in the meantime I noticed that the BRP part (204471431) is discontinued. I know I could probably find an exact replacement from various parts suppliers (ebay and amazon seem to be good sources), but I wonder if I could just buy a standard marine pump (like a Shoreline brand) from Amazon? Any suggestions out there?

Des

 

[Patrick_Cavanagh@hotmail.]

Hey,

On my 2004 sportster the old bilge pump was no good. So, bought a generic one (round), clipped the old connector and joined up the appropriate wires. It does work, but I would recommend locating a 'oval' style base, because my old base is riveted to the hull. I did not want to drill them out, re-seal the holes, and install a new one. My old one is a Rule-Mate 500 GPH with an automatic switch contained in it.

GL

 

[Patrick_Cavanagh@hotmail.]

To clarify, if you can find one with the same base you can use the old base.

 

[despower]

To clarify, if you can find one with the same base you can use the old base.

I think that's the key... Can anyone recommend a compatible replacement that isn't discontinued?

 

[Mraw]

Can you post a pic of your bilige pump?

 

[despower]

Here is it. It's completely seized. I tried attaching a 12V source directly to it and not a gig. The motor shaft is seized. I suppose that any Rule with a similar rating would do fine. Would be nice to have the same base, but I guess that's a nice to have really.

 

[despower]

Amazon has a Rule 500 GPH fully automated bilge pump... slightly different form factor. Maybe this would do. I'd have to reconfigure the harness of course.

 

[despower]

The new Rule 500 was relatively easy to install. The wire colours were the same so it was idiot proof. I used the electrical connector from the old pump. I had to drill out the old base as it was riveted in place. I secured the new base in place using a couple of stainless screws in the old rivet holes. Voila... works like a charm.

 

[POPPS]

Nice job!