Re: [OMC-Boats] 1966 Playmate Fuel Pump

I located the OMC Fuel pump part number for models DU/DUE-11A thru
DU/DUE-15S aka 80, 88, or 90 hp 2-stroke V-4 sterndrives as used in
the Playmate, Caprice, Sport/Sportsman, Reveler, etc.

The original pump was made by Bendix and went out of production around
1970-71.

OMC then specified a Stewart-Warner service replacement: OMC Part
Number 379596, beginning in 1972.

Once you know that it's simply a matter of using Google to search the
internet.

Here's a least one hit on one:

http://www.boats.net/parts/detail/brp/B-0379596.html

What I find amazing is that BRP still stocks some of these old OMC
parts in their inventory. Don't be shocked by the price, it's about
what you would expect to pay for a Marine-rated electric fuel pump.

Hope this helps -- have a great weekend.

Lee

On Jul 12, 2009, at 9:44 AM, Lee Shuster (lib1) wrote:

> Someone else with a 2-stroke 90 V-4 should verify this because my
> memory is pretty hazy on these:
>
> Somewhere I recall these originally had 2-stage fuel pumps? Maybe
> this was just on the early 62-63-64 models?
>
> Somewhere else I recall reading the V-4 pump PSI was 9 PSI. Which is
> higher the than the 4-stroke GM engines' mechanical pumps.
>
> Anyone else with a 88-hp or 90-hp V-4 know 4 sure??
>
> Lee
>
>
>
>
>
> On Jul 11, 2009, at 11:38 AM, Shaun Kaneen wrote:
>
>> Alright my fuel pump makes alot of noise in the on position but is
>> not pumping any fuel. I tried priming it and got nothing. Also
>> tried removing the fuel line and placing my finger over the inlet
>> and got no suction. Is there any thing else that could cause this
>> or should I be good replacing the fuel pump?
>> Shaun
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 7:09 AM, Lee Shuster (lib1)
>> <lib1@...> wrote:
>> Shaun,
>>
>> My guess is you could try just about any MARINE-rated electric fuel
>> pump designed for smaller capacity engines of approximately 1500 cc
>> displacement ( 80 to 120 hp). Pumps are spec'd not only in pressure
>> (PSI) but also rate of flow capacity (GPH - gals/hr).
>>
>> Can you get the identification numbers off the fuel pump? I
>> remember OMC's original source (was it Bendix?) stopped production
>> around 66-67 and they switched to a secondary source (was it
>> Carter?) for the last year or two these little V-4's were in
>> production.
>>
>> You can also look up the OMC Part number (having access to hardcopy
>> parts catalogs is helpful) but it may be listed online as well.
>> The problem is since the V-4 2-strokes were very similar to their
>> outboard brothers/sisters the third-party manuals don't cover them
>> very well. But many sources will list compatibility with OMC part
>> numbers, or you can search eBay by OMC part number and sometimes
>> find a brand new old stock part in a dealer inventory.
>>
>> But play it smart and safe and get a MARINE-approved electric fuel
>> pump. Don't risk an explosion with a automotive pump.
>>
>> Lee
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jul 10, 2009, at 9:36 PM, Shaun Kaneen wrote:
>>
>>> Alright finally got the starter to turn over. Found out it was a
>>> bad safety switch but now I need a new fuel pump. Does anyone know
>>> how much pressure I would need. The only place I know of around me
>>> is West Marine. If anyone can tell me which one they sell that
>>> would work on my 66 playmate I would really appreciate it. Thanks
>>>
>>> Shaun
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