Fuel pumps

[cincinnatiridge]

Is it a bad idea to install an electric low pressure fuel pump on a 1988 90 HP Evinrude?
Kind regards, Bob Gilchrist

 

[Crosbyman]

why not fix the problem instead of introducing a new variable ?

 

[racerone]

If you still have the VRO and want to remove it , the best solution is a fuel pump off an 88 HP V-4.-----It mounts directly over the PRESSURE port on intake manifold.

 

[tphoyt]

Agreed
Electric pull pumps on boats are nothing but a fire hazard.

 

[tphoyt]

Agreed
Electric pull pumps on boats are nothing but a fire hazard.

That was supposed to say fuel pump.
I guess pull works as well

 

[cincinnatiridge]

thanks for the responses, I will get a new manifold and mechanical fuel pump. I’ve replaced everything on this boat except for the rivers in the hill of this old17 foot deep-V Sylvan

 

[flyingscott]

You don't need a new manifold just a new pump off of the 88 hp.

 

[racerone]

The spot to mount the regular , simple pump is already there on your motor !!

 

[cincinnatiridge]

The reason I need a new manifold is because I’m removing the VRO pump and the current manifold hose connections are pointed in the wrong direction. The manifold I need the hose connections are perpendicular to the upright tube and the feed for the primer pump is at the top.

 

[racerone]

A new manifold will not be different from what you have !!!!!------I am not sure what you are doing / attempting here.----You do not need a new manifold.------Why make it difficult !!!

 

[cincinnatiridge]

Perhaps if you were looking at this engine; which is a 1988 90 HP with VRO AND fuel pump you would understand why I need to change the manifold. There is a metal slot in the engine for the manifold to rest in which requires me to acquire the manifold to rest in correctly. Thank you for your concern seriously. Bob Gilchrist

 

[racerone]

I have more than one of these V-4 blocks kicking around.-----Yes the fuel manifold and hoses need some re-arranging.-----And the electric primer is a VALVE it is not a pump.-------Good luck with it.

 

[flyingscott]

Perhaps if you were looking at this engine; which is a 1988 90 HP with VRO AND fuel pump you would understand why I need to change the manifold. There is a metal slot in the engine for the manifold to rest in which requires me to acquire the manifold to rest in correctly. Thank you for your concern seriously. Bob Gilchrist

Maybe buy a factory manual to help you with your motor, your lack of knowledge is not helping you..

 

[cincinnatiridge]

I’m not working on a motor. I’m working on an Engine. How did we get to this point when I had simply asked “is it a bad idea to install an electric fuel pump?” With this new information network ( internet ) I can find all of the information needed.

 

[flyingscott]

I’m not working on a motor. I’m working on an Engine. How did we get to this point when I had simply asked “is it a bad idea to install an electric fuel pump?” With this new information network ( internet ) I can find all of the information needed.

You can try to pretend to be smarter than everybody else, Good luck with that. Maybe a different forum will give you the answers you want.

 

[cincinnatiridge]

You can try to pretend to be smarter than everybody else, Good luck with that. Maybe a different forum will give you the answers you want.

I thank you for your help, but your sarcastic innuendos are not appreciated. And I am not pretending nor do I think myself to be smarter than anyone; was just seeking advice from like minded individuals.

 

[flyingscott]

I know, I know Your motor is more special than the other millions of them out there. Everything is different on your one motor so it requires a redesign, I get it.

 

[roscoe]

I’m not working on a motor.​

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Definition of motor​

( 3)
1: one that imparts motionspecifically : PRIME MOVER
2: any of various power units that develop energy or impart motion: such as
a: a small compact engine
b: INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE especially : a gasoline engine
c: a rotating machine that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy

 

[jimmbo]

I’m not working on a motor. I’m working on an Engine. How did we get to this point when I had simply asked “is it a bad idea to install an electric fuel pump?” With this new information network ( internet ) I can find all of the information needed.

With Your Attitude, I wish you good luck in getting all the Information needed...

 

[jakedaawg]

Insert popcorn eating emoji here....we haven't had a good one like this in a while. Loving it.