What Fuel Pump Options Do I have?

[dezmond]

Hey Everyone

I am just about ready to put my Mercruiser 120 Engine back into my boat. I fabbed up some new motor mounts for it as it is going into a Bayliner Capri. I have the old style Carter Fuel pump with diaphragm and I wanted to get a service kit for it before I install the engine. It sat for 7 years so I figured now would be a good time to do it. I am finding out that parts are almost impossible to find for this pump. Could you offer some suggestions as to what else I could use for a fuel pump? or where I might be able to find parts for mine?

Thanks in advance!

Dezi

 

[Scott Danforth]

iboats sells fuel pumps

 

[dezmond]

Can I get a service kit for the one I have?

 

[Scott Danforth]

you may be able to search around for the seldom purchased service kit and find one or you can spring for a new pump.

the serviceable fuel pumps went away because no-one serviced them. they simply replaced them.

If your heart is set on the rebuild kit, I would start googling to see who may still carry the service kits.

 

[dezmond]

Ok... So what would be my best bet for a replacement pump?? Is there certain ones I should be looking at???

 

[stonyloam]

Yours might just be old enough that a kit is available here : http://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/30879/1559/30

 

[dezmond]

Thanks Terry!!!! Looks like the one

 

[stonyloam]

Wow that was fast LOL! Yeah, thought you were out of luck til I saw that you have a 1968 engine, there is no kit for the newer pumps.

 

[HT32BSX115]

Howdy,

Looks like the original pump is a Carter 32722 which is supplied by Sierra (18-7256)

Sold right here(and other places) . http://www.iboats.com/Mercruiser-Fu...7803246--session_id.342583045--view_id.269820

 

[dezmond]

I have the pump so I would love to just put in a service kit if I could save some $$$

 

[HT32BSX115]

I have the pump so I would love to just put in a service kit if I could save some $$$

Don't waste your time. Fuel pump rebuild kits are something like $25 or so.......It's simply not worth rebuilding an old pump where the savings would be an equivalent to about 20 gallons of gasoline.

You also run the risk of getting a "kit" that is "New, Old Stock" . Rebuilding a pump with an old diaphragm could put you in a place where it fails in a very short time right when you need it.

 

[dezmond]

So what style of pumps can I buy for my engine?

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... Hit the link posted by Rick, in post #9,....