Single Fuel-line conversions

[Carlasdaddy]

Can a 1951 model 4441 Evinrude be converted to a single-line fuel system? If so, can it be done with a by-pass cover-mounted fuel pump?

 

[fdrgator]

It doesn't have bypass covers, does it? Don't remove those slab-side covers. They are next to impossible to reinstall without leaking.

 

[Carlasdaddy]

I'm probably getting ahead of myself as I won't have the motor until spring. I don't have any diagrams for it, so I don't know how the fuel system is set up on it.

 

[timguy]

I have one in the shop....will take a look tomorrow when it warms up to -2 F.

 

[Boobie]

Anybody got a picture of those slab side covers ??

 

[fdrgator]

Here's the 12hp Gale version. Similar to the Evinrude 14hp but with some differences

 

[racerone]

That almost looks similar to the way some Mercury motors were built at the time.

 

[Carlasdaddy]

Could you post any diagrams you have for my 14hp motor, please?

 

[fdrgator]

I lost my data in a computer crash. Here's what I have left

 

[fdrgator]

I believe this is the 1950 model.

 

[Carlasdaddy]

Thanks for posting the info you have. I;m sure it will be a bg help whrn i am ready to rebuild the motor. Here's a tip for your computer. Make a separate partition for your date files. That way, when your computer crashes, you won't lose any data.

 

[Boobie]

I still don't know what the slab side covers are. Guess I'm stupid.

 

[fdrgator]

Not stupid, it's just the lingo. Also known as "wedge head" design.

 

[timguy]

I think you could drill and tap into the intake cover and "grab" a pulse, then hook up a 3 line fuel pump. I am gonna dig out my 14 and take a look. I'll snap a photo for you. Forecast high today here is -4 F......no heat in shop......yes, pretty stupid, but winter I sell firewood anyway. There's 2 1/2 feet of ice on our lakes.
Sir Gator, I have that very same fuel tank in your attachment.....still in great condition.

 

[Dieter]

I think this guys is doing just that - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlV8zjm4Y-A

 

[timguy]

I'll check that out, but I wanted to post a picture as promised. This is my personal 14 horse. It's missing the port side lower cowling.... otherwise near mint. Here is the intake side cover......what the heck is a "slab"??? Guess I learned something new too, thanks Gator.....Boobie, your not alone. It's held on with slotted screws. Check out those plug wires......1951, original.

Okay I watched the video, but that motor has different intake/bypass covers like more "modern" designs. The plastic tank and hose he has is no good, so avoid going that route unless you have a nice steel tank and hose, which he produced when he started the motor. Few things I didn't like about his job, but overall a good outcome.