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Thread: ruhl and johnson

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    CHRIS_aka_GWH
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    ruhl and johnson

    my baittank pump stopped pumping after getting choccas with ribbon weed - after I 'd cleared the system (and decided to put a screen over the intake) i went to run it and it didn't run - burnt out i thought.

    When i got inside the pod under the floor of the boat to remove it I popped it out of the cartridge and just before cutting the connections decided to give it a spin and BANG - it worked and has continued to work this weekend - but i dare say its on its way out....

    my question - will a Ruhl motor(pump) cartidge fit inside the johnson housing ? - i've heard ruhl are better than johnson.

    the reason i ask is it will be a bugger to remove the cartridge as its inside the pod, under the floor. I would simply replace with another johnson if a ruhl won't match.
    chris

  2. #2

    Re: ruhl and johnson

    Chris,

    the ruhle pumps are totally different than the Johno ones so NO it wont fit

    Garry
    Garry

    Retired Honda Master Tech

  3. #3

    Re: ruhl and johnson

    I have replaced 2 failed Ruhl's with cheapies.
    The cheapies haven't failed yet so I myself would go the johnson.

    The ruhl pump is smaller so no! won't fit the johnson retainer.
    But it's only 2 screws, no big deal.
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    Re: ruhl and johnson

    Stay with the Johnson ...

    Rule are good, but Johnson are better in my opinion.

    I have replaced a number of Rule with Johnson and have never had a warranty claim on Johnson.

    Cheers

    Pete

  5. #5
    finga64
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    Re: ruhl and johnson

    All the pumps seize up and amasing how many get going with a spin.
    The best thing to do to stop this is to give them a run with some fresh water to get rid of the salt/crap build up.

  6. #6
    CHRIS_aka_GWH
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    Re: ruhl and johnson

    thanks for the feedback guys - sounds like I won't need to pull the rear deck up - i'll stick with johnson.

  7. #7
    marlinqld
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    Re: ruhl and johnson

    I have a ruhl to run my bait tank, and a johnson in the bilge

    Both have run sweet and continue to do so.

    So really i suppose i can only say good things about both brands....

    Mike

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