1995 GT-40 Fuel Pump/FCC conversion |
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gun-driver
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I think those cheap Rockauto pumps were the lower pressure 25psi for the protect type systems. I know the 962 could be had a lot cheaper (when they were available) through auto parts stores than what the marine sites were selling them for but I don't think they were that cheap. |
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tryathlete
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Gary--someday we will All have stroker 383 Boss Pro engines with quick fuel carbs!
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gun-driver
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Why such a small one |
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MrMcD
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Note on the LOW PRESSURE PUMP, the low pressure pump design is a rotary Vane pump. The pump is not nearly as sensitive to fuel starvation as the High Pressure pump. That design can pull fuel from your tank really well normally. This design is so popular in Motor Homes and many Diesel trucks that it won't be going obsolete any time soon. |
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skiwedowee
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Just posting my experience with this issue. 1995 gt-40 nautique. Problem was intermittent and became worse with time/temperature change. Checked codes, indicated a clogged injector/s...had this problem a few years back and had injectors cleaned. Now I think maybe a weak fuel pump was the culprit? Doesn't matter...boat runs great now.
My solution to the discontinued dual inlet pump. Carter p-61171 marine pump... summit, jegs, rock auto....wherever. The inlet thread size is 5/8-18 female ....needs to connect to a an6 female. summit number is fra-491956. Outlet metal line can be bent by hand to connect back with the fuel rail...total cost is less than 100 dollars. Cap the stainless line after removal at right side of engine. Don't know why some say to leave it and don't know why anyone would fabricate a fuel cell. for 600 dollars. Hope that helps someone as you guys have helped me. |
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gun-driver
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Yes I did this a year ago but did not have enough test time on it to feel 100% on recommending to everyone. Since you seem to feel it's a good fix can you post some pics.
Hardest part is finding the 5/8x 18 reducer/bushing. |
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skiwedowee
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Sure, ill get some posted....I haven't tested it much either but from the research that I've done, I don't foresee any problems. The only questionable issue is the removal of the stainless line since CC found the need to install it but since a pump of that design no longer exists there really is no other option.
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gun-driver
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Great thanks
Also where did you find the 5/8x18 bushing? I found mine at a local place that makes custom hydraulic lines but I had to cut it down which the basic guy would have troubles doing. |
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skiwedowee
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Summit had it...about 7 dollars....Part number in the post Also on e-bay and many places online....Just had to call Carter and find out what size it was.....You won't find it at hardware stores. I had a few AN fittings laying around....I'm a retired mechanic from Northwest Airlnes.
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Gary S
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I have stopped for the year on converting mine to the FCC.Turns out that on the v drive boats that the strainer and trans cooler reside in the place that the FCC needs to go. So the oem pumps need to come out from where they are and longer water intake hoses rerouted to where the strainer and cooler will then take their place. Not sure if I need longer hydraulic hoses for the trans either. If I didn't have all the important parts, your way is easier.
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MrMcD
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I had full confidence the conversion would work. My factory pump still works so I will not change my set up. The 95 was the first attempt by CC to install this fuel injection system. They did not get it right on the first try. It works well till it fails. Your conversion to the Carter will last till that pump wears out. Don't let it run out of fuel and that will be a very long time. All these pumps are fuel lubricated so running out of gas even once can fry the pump. Glad it worked.
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Mark, 20 years on a pump isn't to bad to me. I'll throw another $75 pump in it and run for another 20. You can do the $800 conversion if you wish.
Thanks Scott for the update I thought it would work just didn't have the time to put into testing. I also don't know what you mean about bending the line? If I remember right it fit in exactly like the old one was I think I had to swap some fitting but it was a direct replacement. |
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AlfaDon
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This is a great thread. Thanks for all of the input. I hope it continues when the boats come back out in the spring.
I'm converting carb to EFI using an OMC system off of a 5.0 Cobra motor. It has a fuel cooler at the back of the manifold near the fuel pressure regulator. Actually the HPP mounts to the top of the fuel cooler. It appears to be an attempt at not using a return line to the tank, but the excess fuel from the rail and regulator gets dumped into the cooler. The Fuel cooler gets water from the Fresh water inlet right after the water strainer. From what I've seen in manuals, it didn't last very long, so I'm not sure what to expect. I may have missed something in the discussion, but I wonder if the reason a return line wasn't used was because of the regulations about pressurized fuel in the bilge? The return line would have nominal pressure to get it back to the tank. Don |
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Rkilcoyne
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Has anyone here had a chance to draw any conclusions on using the Carter pump in place of the NLA HPP?
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skiwedowee
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Fuel cooler? Why would the fuel need to be cooled? There is an oil cooler beneath my HPP. My 95 gt40 runs better than it ever has since replacing the pump.I believe there are different configurations with the fuel systems around those years but I would call the fuel pump replacement on mine almost a stock part replacement .
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Rkilcoyne
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@skiwedowee A couple questions:
1. Does the existing power connector plug directly into this carter pump? 2. Does the existing outlet line tie directly into the outlet on this pump with just a little bending of the line? 3. Anything else needed besides the adapter for the inlet? Thanks! |
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AlfaDon
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I believe there were a lot of problems with Vapor lock from hot fuel after shutting down the engine and trying to restart it. Also because excess hot fuel is returning to the tank.
As for the Carter fuel pump, the ones I’m familiar with are like the Airtex and are low pressure. But I’ve also missed a lot of the conversation about replacing the NLA pump. |
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Jesus was a bare-footer.............
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gun-driver
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That’s how BRP cools the high pressure pump on the E-Tec motors. The fuel cools the pump. |
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8122pbrainard
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Cool being a relative term, what is the temperature and at what temperature does it harm the pump? What did the Carter training tell you? |
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MrMcD
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Pete, the Carter school was dealing with Automotive set ups and they all use a full flow of cool fuel direct from the fuel tank. The return line is also direct to the fuel tank, in automotive these two do not mix. It is always supply and return.
The return line from the fuel rail to the high pressure pump may be there to help make sure there is some fuel to lubricate the HPP on start up. The Low pressure pump may take a few seconds to pull the supply fuel from the tank. The HPP needs fuel 100% of the time to avoid a dry start that can harm the pump motor bushings that are fuel lubricated. In automotive the fuel pump is located inside the fuel tank so it never has a dry start condition unless you run very low on fuel. In our boats the Low Pressure Pump is several feet away from the fuel tank so there may be delay while it is sucking fuel from the tank to start supplying fuel to the High Pressure Pump. We have discussed the second return line before but I never thought about the potential dry start before. This might be the answer for why the second line is in the factory set up. The newer FCC fuel pumps on 96 and newer use a reservoir around the pump inlet to provide the HPP with fuel on start to lubricate it and give faster prime speeds. |
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Rkilcoyne
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Just wrapped up the install of the FCC Retro kit on my 1995 GT-40. Feel free to ask questions. Not the cheapest route, but runs fantastic.
https://youtu.be/w-q-cyoaUAo https://youtu.be/Efwh8R6XH9A ~Rick |
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AlfaDon
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I'd love to see a write up about how you did the modifications. Pictures are always great too.
Don |
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Rkilcoyne
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After it was all done, I thought the same to myself AlfaDon... I'll work on a doc this weekend.
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Gary S
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Pretty straight install on a DD I'm sure, it's the v drives that take more work. Strainer and transcooler have to be moved to the other side of the boat in addition to angling the thru hull to that side. Longer intake hose is needed but not sure yet if transcooler hoses are long enough.
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Gary that’s what you get for buying one of those A$$ pushers
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Gary S
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I knew many Correct Crafts ran bacerds,too late I realized the whole dang engine is in there bacerds
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Jmattison
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Thinking of doing the same. Are there any pictures?
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