Fuel pump problems

[stevenwilkinson]

1996 Mercruiser 3.0 lx<br /><br />I have a couple of fuel pump questions.<br /><br />1. The filter in this pump is some sort of stone, is this replaceable? Does it need to be replaced with the carb filter(anually)? I didn't find anyhting about this filter in the Clymer Manual.<br /><br />2. When I pulled this thing apart I found what looks like small pieces of broken glass filling the intake. Any idea what this is? Could this be residue from the fuel/tank or is this some sort of filter media?<br /><br />3. I pulled the pump off thinking this was an electrical pump but (surprise) it's mechanical. I didn't read the section on lining the camshaft eccentric up and of course it wasn't when I removed it(almost got a nice squirt of fuel in the face). Can I just turn the engine over while watching and stop when the camshaft eccentric is at the top or do I need to do anything else before reinstalling? <br /><br />Thanks in advance for any advice.<br /><br />-Steven<br /><br />I have pictures of the filter and glass at <br /> http://www.pbase.com/steve_o/boat <br /><br />If you need any more info/pictures let me know.

 

[Trent]

Re: Fuel pump problems

Clean it and re-use it. If you dont want to do that then here is the replacement.<br /><br />

<br /><br />P/N 35-803897Q1

 

[Bondo]

Re: Fuel pump problems

HI Steve,<br />1) the stone Is cleanable, But I'd rather just replace it, with one like Trent posted.....Yes yearly is Good, Unless you have problems, then sooner, as needed...<br />2) That's crap from your Tank.....<br />3)Turn the engine over by hand till everything lines up,+ reinstall your fuel pump....