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Converting from old manual fuel pump to electric

robohio

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"I searched and searched this

"I searched and searched this issue, not really coming up with more than a bunch of VRO stuff.

I just have a couple questions about it. Does anyone know if there are kits ready made for this? If not, what is involved besides getting the electric pump, some wiring and a pressure regulator? Are there any disadvantages to using electric on an older setup?

I have an '87 merc 4.3 with 2 bbl carb. Boat had been sitting, lots of corrosion, etc so the fuel pump is going to be replaced anyway, along with exhaust manifolds, impeller, and a host of other stuff.

I've actually never owned anything with a carburetor (or mechanical fuel pump for that matter), so going to more electric stuff seems natural to me.
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"I would go to the nearest mer

"I would go to the nearest merc dealer and grab the parts guy,explain it all to him and I'm sure he will direct you to the simplist solution"
 
Good advice. Be sure he insta

Good advice. Be sure he installs an oil pressure cut out circuit that shuts the fuel pump OFF when the engine is off.

Jeff
 
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