head replacement

[Kevin White]

I have the Wilcox Crittenden Headmate 1460 and I am having a real hard time finding replacement parts. I have West Marine and a local Marine shop looking and waiting but my time is running out. I would be perfectly happy replacing the whole toilet if someone has done this and if you found a head that fits the hose sizes and bolt pattern. I want a manual replacement, not electric.
Thanks,
Kevin/Wildest Dreams

 

[scross]

Kevin,
Suggest you read this thread.
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=17236

 

[Gunner065]

Kevin, I just finished upgrading my manual head to an electric one (Dometic MF 7160). Fairly straight forward, widely available head and just minor adjustments to the plumbing configuration.

The toilet has a "residential" seat which is higher and larger than a compact one. The macerator and raw water pump are on the toilet, so no need to have a pump somewhere else on the inlet hose. Very straight forward setup.

This was the first big job I did on our new to us boat (purchased it last June). All said and done (toilet, new hoses, check valve, hose clamps, electrical wiring and a few tools), the install came to approx $1500.00 CAD. I did get quotes from local marine techs and it would have cost me upwards of $2500.00 CAD to get the same toilet installed by a professional.

PM me if you require further details.

 

[stevevoyce@yahoo.com]

Just replaced the toilet on my 2008 R25 with a manual Super Flush Raritan. About$300. Different bolt pattern but no big deal. Just make sure you mount it so there is room for the lid to open.

 

[stevevoyce@yahoo.com]

Last year I rebuilt the Wilcox toilet with a kit I bought on Ebay, still didn't work for ****. That is why I replaced it. I think the kits are still available on Ebay.

 

[Kevin White]

Steve. What did you replace your Wilcox with?

 

[stevevoyce@yahoo.com]

Raritan. read both of my replies. I can take pictures if you like. Steve