Re: fuel pumps
Originally posted by John @ Drum Point:<br /> trying to fill out my meager knowledge. I know there is a difference in mechanical fuel pumps between automotive and marine- how about electric fuel pumps? Is there a difference? I do not want to create a safety issue but neither do I want to put money into a marine pump that is no different from a fored or chevy.
The short answer is yes, there is a difference, and the differences are saftey issues.<br /><br />A MARINE mechanical pump has a drain vent in the event the bladder should malfunction. Leaked fuel is fed via a drain hose to the carburater. In an automotive pump, fuel is allowed to drain to the ground via a pee hole... you don't want fuel dripping into your bilge....
KABOOM!.<br /><br />Marine electric pumps are constructed of materials less likely to corrode in the marine environment and sealed to prevent any motor sparks from igniting fumes in the bilge.<br /><br />Well worth the extra $40 or so for your safety, don't you think??
