1954 CD-11, 5.5 hp

[Trekspyder]

I did a search and found lots of good info on my new to me motor. But did not find out how much of a price difference the fuel pump conversion would be or how to do it compared to buying an old pressure tank. The motor did not come with a tank. It looks like a 3 prong connection is that correct? Great forum, thanks for any help and advise.<br />Rich

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: 1954 CD-11, 5.5 hp

Welcome to Iboats, Trekspyder!<br /><br />The three pronged type connector with the two hoses coming out the back is indeed the pressure tank setup.<br /><br />The cost comparison depends on a few things. If you already have drill bits and taps to mount the pump, and the skills to do it then you're most of the way there. A new fuel pump sells for about $50, a fuel fitting is about $5, a foot of hose $1, a couple hose clamps say another $1. Then you'll need a single line tank and hose: $30-$50 depending on quality. So all the gear you'll need costs $87-$107 unless you have some of it already.<br /><br />You can get a pressure tank & line from ebay for about $50, a rebuild kit and a couple o-rings for the fuel connector from laingsoutboards.com for $30. So that comes out in the $80 range.

 

[Trekspyder]

Re: 1954 CD-11, 5.5 hp

Paul, Thank you so much! Great info<br /><br />Rich

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: 1954 CD-11, 5.5 hp

Plus, the CD-11 is considered a bit of a classic, albeit a common one. Great running little motors and it's not a bad idea to keep it original - or at least make it "reversable". I've done a couple conversions where I used the fuel pressure barb to puls the fuel pump. It requires removing the flapper valve inside the manifold and filling one of the holes so that only one cylinder 's crankcase pressure is pulsing the pump... I even duct taped the removed parts inside the cowling for posterity...<br />- Scott