Fuel Pump

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   Got stranded out on the lake today. Full tank of gasoline and traveling at about 2000 rpms when the engine cut out. Was never able to get the boat restarted w/o putting fuel in the carb and then it would only run until that fuel was burned out. Checked the fuel line from the tank to the filter and then to the pump and there seems to be no clogs. A guy that gave us a tow who used to own a car dealership and purports to be a mechanic felt it was the pump b/c when we did fuel in the line to the pump it would not push it up the line to the carb when we removed that line. 

So, is it as simple as ordering a new pump from SkiDim, removing the two bolts, and replacing the pump? Any advice, tips, etc. appreciated. Thanks, 

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jdreiser Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: June-07-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 34	Post Options Post Reply Quote jdreiser Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Fuel Pump Posted: April-29-2007 at 9:56pm
	Got stranded out on the lake today. Full tank of gasoline and traveling at about 2000 rpms when the engine cut out. Was never able to get the boat restarted w/o putting fuel in the carb and then it would only run until that fuel was burned out. Checked the fuel line from the tank to the filter and then to the pump and there seems to be no clogs. A guy that gave us a tow who used to own a car dealership and purports to be a mechanic felt it was the pump b/c when we did fuel in the line to the pump it would not push it up the line to the carb when we removed that line. So, is it as simple as ordering a new pump from SkiDim, removing the two bolts, and replacing the pump? Any advice, tips, etc. appreciated. Thanks,

jbear Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: January-21-2005 Location: Lake Wales FL. Status: Offline Points: 8193	Post Options Post Reply Quote jbear Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-29-2007 at 10:04pm
	John: It is just that simple. It is so easy that I even replaced one once all by myself, which no-one here will believe. john
	"Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"...

jdreiser Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: June-07-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 34	Post Options Post Reply Quote jdreiser Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-29-2007 at 10:12pm
	Jbear, Thanks. I will be online to SkiDim in the morning.

rudderdad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: April-30-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 44	Post Options Post Reply Quote rudderdad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-30-2007 at 2:27am
	Remember to clean your old gasket surface, don't get anything in the holes, (as they go straight to the oil pan), and finally, use some hi-temp gasket sealer on the surfaces. It does sound like you were given the correct diagnosis.
	rudderdad

Jim_In_Houston Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: September-06-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1120	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jim_In_Houston Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-30-2007 at 1:43pm
	Seems like I remember reading that someone had a similar problem and it ended up being a clogged gas tank vent. Clogged with a mud dobber nest as I recall.
	Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang

rudderdad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: April-30-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 44	Post Options Post Reply Quote rudderdad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-30-2007 at 6:59pm
	Jim that could be highly probable too. To remedy that would be pull the vent hose of off the tank and blow thru it, or blow out with compressor. I saw an outboard the other day that seemed locked up, but after a little working got it loose of the dirt dobbers.
	rudderdad

jdreiser Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: June-07-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 34	Post Options Post Reply Quote jdreiser Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-30-2007 at 8:57pm
	I pulled the vent hose off and could blow through it with ease.

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