Steiger 25
Cadet
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- Dec 8, 2018
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- 13
My engine is a 2004 Volvo 5.0 OSI-EF. I replaced the fuel pump approximately 2 years ago. Last year I was getting water in my fuel due to a compromised fuel tank. It took my a while to figure out the source of the water, but I had the tank replaced. I ran fresh fuel through the motor before sending the boat out for the tank replacement.
I got the boat back after several weeks and I started the motor to winterize. The fuel pump made the horrible whining noise for a couple seconds, then cleared up. I then completed my winterizing process, included with my stabilized fuel, a dose of 2 cycle oil and some marvel mystery oil run through the fuel system.
Now I am a few weeks out before uncovering the boat and starting the engine. I will be ordering parts etc. Should I be concerned with the fuel pump? As most of you know these fuel pumps are costly. If I start the engine and it sounds good am I good to go? Should I just change it out for peace of mind?
All my boating is in the ocean off the coast of NJ, so safety is very important to me.
I got the boat back after several weeks and I started the motor to winterize. The fuel pump made the horrible whining noise for a couple seconds, then cleared up. I then completed my winterizing process, included with my stabilized fuel, a dose of 2 cycle oil and some marvel mystery oil run through the fuel system.
Now I am a few weeks out before uncovering the boat and starting the engine. I will be ordering parts etc. Should I be concerned with the fuel pump? As most of you know these fuel pumps are costly. If I start the engine and it sounds good am I good to go? Should I just change it out for peace of mind?
All my boating is in the ocean off the coast of NJ, so safety is very important to me.