1989 bayliner 2.3L ford omc fuel pump

[Speak]

Question the mechanical fuel pump on my bayliner looks original. I say this cause it's painted the same gray color as the engine block. I have never changed it and it works fine. My concern is that the bugger is now 25 years old and I'm scared it's gonna go for a dump when ever it feels like it. Should I be concerned of its age? Do they give warnings when they fail besides barfing fuel into the carb? How long do mechanical pumps last? Anyway should I just play it safe and just change it out? Seems silly spending $ if it still works. I just don't know. Thoughts?

Best regards
Stuart

 

[southkogs]

Re: 1989 bayliner 2.3L ford omc fuel pump

LOL - I dunno' but I think the pump on my '72 is the original, so maybe you have another 17 years or so?

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: 1989 bayliner 2.3L ford omc fuel pump

Go boating!!! Don't worry,be happy!!

 

[talies13]

Re: 1989 bayliner 2.3L ford omc fuel pump

I have an 89 5.8 mine just went out. I am installing a new one today. Don't know if that's normal . But mine finally gave up the ghost.

 

[Speak]

Re: 1989 bayliner 2.3L ford omc fuel pump

Ok thanks for the tip. What I will do is try find one and leave it in my tool box in case it dies on a long weekend. At least I will have one kicking around.

Cheers
Stu