1964 Nautique Fuel Pump

Ok, ok, I cry Uncle... I did find this picture in my archives. So hopefully this will do for now. :>)

More on the 64 Ski Nautique. It was purchased new (demo boat) in 1965, as my Dad likes to tell it BEFORE he bought my mother's engagement ring... He has kept it in beautiful shape over the years. In the late 60's while officiating in a water ski race, one of the entrants, collided with the Nautique, which because it rides so low in the water was launched by the port side bow and windshield and the skeg of the outboard hit and bent the towbar left and a scar on the starboard side gunnel near the stern. Dad was saved by diving behind the engine cover. A new windshield and tow bar were replaced but the scar in the deck is reminder of a long ago near miss.

In the early 80's the original steering wheel was replaced and a new floor and carpet was installed and unfortunately the automatic towrope retrival system wore out (an option in 64 and one of the coolest ones at that) it is an electric winch that retrieved the towrope through the center deck forward of the engine compartment. The plastic gears just plain wore out. No original looking replacements for the steering wheel or any type of winch were available.

In the mid 90's another round of new carpet, the gas tank was reconditioned and the engine and transmission were rebuilt to fix leaking/burning oil. Hardnened pistons were substituted to work with formulated gasoline. Also while returning to load the boat after an afternoon of skiing, the original prop fell off - glad Dad was driving... The only thing we can figure is that the cotter pin corroded away, the prop nut backed itself off and the rest was history. Unfortunately, it happened on the Mississippi River, where the boat has spent its entire life, and with the current, and deep muddy water retrieval was impossible. I think that one hurt the most.

It remains for the most part original (including trailer), it still has its original seat cushions (we have supplemented som extras over the years), everything has a few coats of paint, we have added a seat behind the driver. And we still have all of the ski's my Mom and Dad loved to ski on in the 60's and 70' including a couple of Joe Cash Slalom Ski and my Dad's custom Rivieria (I think) - goofy foot.

When I get some time, I will put together a photo montage of the boat and all the old equipment.

Poobah; THanks for the info! I think the rebuild is the route I am going to have to take.

As for pictures, I thought I had some digital ones, but can't seem to locate them now. When I am with the boat next week, I will have to take some shots.

Thannks again!

Steve, If you don't have any luck with a good store like Napa, give Summit a call. I did find they have the pump but only list the automotive. I believe the only difference would be the addition of the sediment bowl on the bottom of yours. The early years of marine pumps didn't have the ruptured diaphram overflow tube going back up to the engine intake. I will however double check on my 312 when I get home this afternoon. I never have noticed a tube.

Carter pumps at Summit

If they don't have the kit or a replacement pump, I would buy the closest pump that matches, remove the parts from it and put them in your old pump.

We have a 1964 Ski Nautique, original condition, with the 312 ci Ford Interceptor (215 Hp). THe fuel pump has been leaking for a number of years now and has reached the point where it now needs to be replaced. It is a Carter Fuel pump and has the following numbers stamped on the casting:

MO-1521
M3495F
34956 (or 8)
83

I have also attached a picture. Any help in locating one of these or a rebuild kit would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.