Why not use wire nuts rather than solder?

On Sun, May 22, 2022 at 3:27 PM Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> Erik, like much of the Westy aftermarket stuff, only time will tell if the
> pumps hold up. But I got mine from Bus Depot after having the same symptoms
> as McNeely. I finally got tired of fooling with it when camping and
> installed the BD product, the new replacements all look about the same to
> me. I immediately noticed about twice the volume and pressure as the old
> one, and so far it's been OK for a year. While it may or may not last a
> long time, I think it may just be what's available. I intend to get a
> spare, though. Beware that it comes with no connectors, so a little
> soldering is in order.
>
> Jim
>
> On Sun, May 22, 2022 at 4:50 PM ddbjorkman@verizon.net <
> ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote:
>
> > It could be a destroyed impeller?!?
> >
> > Dave B.
> > the Boston one
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jim. Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Sent: Sun, May 22, 2022 12:01 pm
> > Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Westy Tap
> >
> > I have never had to prime mine. Some pumps are different than others, so
> > give it a try. Or, order one of the dandy replacements from our vendors.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 9:58 PM Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > No - it is not broken, you have just lost prime.  Suck on the end of
> the
> > > tap with your mouth to prime the pump.
> > >
> > > Bruce
> > >
> > > On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 7:50 PM Gil Ngai <eyebawlgil@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hey all,
> > > > My sink tap makes a motor noise like it’s trying to get water from
> the
> > > > tank but no water comes. The tank is half full. Is that the pump
> that’s
> > > > broken?
> > > >
> > > > Gil Ngai
> > > > 85 Westy 2.5EJ
> > >
> >
>