Re: [OMC-Boats] OMC-Boats Digest, Vol 3, Issue 20

What about converting to an electric fuel pump. Just do not have rubber line
between pump and carburator. Sorry about the bilge fire - good you got it
under control. TK
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> Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:24:11 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Phil Budne <phil@...>
> Subject: [OMC-Boats] FWD: Fuel pump needed ASAP
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>> Hey all! After 2 great days of skiing, tubing, and such on the Canadian
>> side of Lake Huron, my 1967 Johnson Reveler had a "thermal event."
>> Fortunately, no one was hurt and I traced the problem to a blown fuel
>> pump
>> that was dripping fuel into the bilge. (And judging from the look of the
>> gaskets and diaphram, I suspect ethanol-laced fuel at least contributed
>> to
>> the failure.) Fortunately we always run the blower before starting so
>> there
>> wasn't enough vapor to make a big boom, but it was still enough to
>> ignite,
>> blow the hatch open, and justify use of the fire extinguisher.
>>
>> Anyhow, purpose of the note isn't to broadcast my misfortune, but to ask
>> your assistance in finding a new fuel pump (OMC p/#381688) or a rebuild
>> kit
>> (OMC p/# 381689). Both parts are obsolete and unavailable according to
>> my
>> local dealer. I've spent the last 5 hours calling around (including
>> places
>> like Sea-Way) and looking on the net. The closest I've come is
>> aftermarket
>> pumps by Carter (part # CARM3643) and Sierra (part # 18-7258), but I'm
>> not
>> 100% sure either is right nor if either has a built-in filter such as the
>> OMC part. Has anyone tried either of these pumps? If so, did they
>> fit/function properly and do they have a built-in filter like the OE
>> pump?
>> My engine model is HU 16C and this is the 155 Hp 225 ci V6. I'm 3 days
>> into
>> my vacation and I'd really like to get the boat running again (safely) by
>> Wednesday...which shouldn't be a problem if I can just find a part and
>> get
>> it here by then! Thanks!
>>
>> Andy Perakes
>> 1967 Johnson Reveler
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> Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:57:37 -0700
> From: "jdood" <jdood@...>
> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] FWD: Fuel pump needed ASAP
> To: "'Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's'"
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> For what it's worth....i replaced my fuel pump last summer. I assumed
> original wasn't around any longer and so, upon recommendation of a
> mechanic I know, located and entirely new FP outside the engine
> compartment against the back transom. When you do this you can get a
> better fuel pump, and the thing isn't bolted right to the engine block
> like the original (always seemed weird)
>
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> [mailto:omc-boats-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Phil Budne
> Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 7:24 AM
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> Subject: [OMC-Boats] FWD: Fuel pump needed ASAP
>
>> Hey all! After 2 great days of skiing, tubing, and such on the
> Canadian
>> side of Lake Huron, my 1967 Johnson Reveler had a "thermal event."
>> Fortunately, no one was hurt and I traced the problem to a blown fuel
> pump
>> that was dripping fuel into the bilge. (And judging from the look of
> the
>> gaskets and diaphram, I suspect ethanol-laced fuel at least
> contributed to
>> the failure.) Fortunately we always run the blower before starting so
> there
>> wasn't enough vapor to make a big boom, but it was still enough to
> ignite,
>> blow the hatch open, and justify use of the fire extinguisher.
>>
>> Anyhow, purpose of the note isn't to broadcast my misfortune, but to
> ask
>> your assistance in finding a new fuel pump (OMC p/#381688) or a
> rebuild kit
>> (OMC p/# 381689). Both parts are obsolete and unavailable according
> to my
>> local dealer. I've spent the last 5 hours calling around (including
> places
>> like Sea-Way) and looking on the net. The closest I've come is
> aftermarket
>> pumps by Carter (part # CARM3643) and Sierra (part # 18-7258), but I'm
> not
>> 100% sure either is right nor if either has a built-in filter such as
> the
>> OMC part. Has anyone tried either of these pumps? If so, did they
>> fit/function properly and do they have a built-in filter like the OE
> pump?
>> My engine model is HU 16C and this is the 155 Hp 225 ci V6. I'm 3
> days into
>> my vacation and I'd really like to get the boat running again (safely)
> by
>> Wednesday...which shouldn't be a problem if I can just find a part and
> get
>> it here by then! Thanks!
>>
>> Andy Perakes
>> 1967 Johnson Reveler
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