Johnson 6hp Fuel Diaphragm Question

[Baxter]

Hi all! I have a quick question maybe someone can help.
Today I was rebuilding the fuel pump diaphragm on my 69 6hp.
I didn't pay enough attention to which side (A) or (B) a little spring with a really small plastic cap/top went on . Does it go on the inlet/outlet side? or opposite? or top or bottom?
maybe it doesn't matter, but I know that's a longshot!
Thanks for helping if ya can.

 

[grid]

Re: Johnson 6hp Fuel Diaphragm Question

Last I heard that FP wasn't rebuildable.

 

[Baxter]

Re: Johnson 6hp Fuel Diaphragm Question

Hmmm...i just picked up a rebuild kit today, and it wasn't NOS.
P/N 0393088 http://www.dixiemarinesales.com/detail.aspx?ID=519
and I answered my own question, I just had to think really really hard about which direction he inlet was facing.

 

[OBJ]

Re: Johnson 6hp Fuel Diaphragm Question

Where the small spring and cap goes really depends on what position the outlet "piece" is positioned at. I can appreciate anyone who tries to get kits at a better price but usually the generic kits don't come with instructions. Many of the OEM kits do.

 

[Baxter]

Re: Johnson 6hp Fuel Diaphragm Question

yeah, this was bombardier E/J kit. I was amazed at the directions, they outweighed the parts!