How to add an electric fuel pump to an outboard?
Re: Adding an electric fuel pump to an outboard You should check the fuel supply hoses, and pickup tube from the tank to engine. All hoses, primer bulb, and fittings from tank to engine should be 3/8 inch.
Can a fuel pump be run off keyed power?
Electric pump is fine. Run it off keyed power. The fuel pump only has to keep the carb fuel bowls full (I’m pretty sure that’s a carbed engine). It has nothing to do with the engine running lean/rich. The fuel bowls have a float connected to a needle which jams into a seat when the fuel is at a certain level. It is a self regulating system.
When to turn off fuel pump on outboard?
On ECM controlled engines the ECM knows when the engine has quit and the pump will be turned off. Have an issue on a standard outboard where the engine quits due to a fuel leak or perhaps a fire breaks out and the pump continues to run thus feeding the fire.
Where can I get an electric fuel pump?
You need to be sure to use an low pressure/low volume electric fuel pump the will allow fuel to flow freely through the pump when it is in the off position. These pumps are readily available at NAPA Auto Parts all over the country.
Re: Adding an electric fuel pump to an outboard You should check the fuel supply hoses, and pickup tube from the tank to engine. All hoses, primer bulb, and fittings from tank to engine should be 3/8 inch.
How to install an electric fuel pump in your classic Chevy?
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Can a mechanical fuel pump be replaced with an electric fuel pump?
Leave the mechanical pump in place and put an electric one by the tank: You can do this if you want to keep your mechanical fuel pump as a backup in case your electric fuel pump gives out. This is arguably unnecessary because electric fuel pumps are designed to last a long time. 2.
Electric pump is fine. Run it off keyed power. The fuel pump only has to keep the carb fuel bowls full (I’m pretty sure that’s a carbed engine). It has nothing to do with the engine running lean/rich. The fuel bowls have a float connected to a needle which jams into a seat when the fuel is at a certain level. It is a self regulating system.