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  1. brianc31525

    Vernatherm installation 85EL77S

    Hey bro did you ever look at that motor?
  2. brianc31525

    Vernatherm installation 85EL77S

    I removed the vernatherm housing and guts to clean it. My problem is that the only way i see to put it all back together is to pull the powerhead and cowling so you can get it in. I got the housing on but i couldn't get it to go on with parts in it. The cowling is in the way. Anyone have any...
  3. brianc31525

    1977 Johnson 85hp 85EL77S Fuel pump

    I guess im gonna bite the bullet and buy a new pump. I need to order 2 coil packs as they are oozing out. 200 bucks still a good way from 1000. Lol
  4. brianc31525

    1977 85HP vernatherm

    Looks just like my 77 85hp. My issue is how to put it back together seeing as the cowling is in the way. Been running without one for some time now because of this issue.
  5. brianc31525

    1977 Johnson 85hp 85EL77S Fuel pump

    I have a pump off a 76 atm but it's in the same shape as my 5 others. Diaphragms are gone. New pump is slightly bigger but they say its not even after i sent them side by side comparison. My pump has been through 5 different revisions
  6. brianc31525

    1977 Johnson 85hp 85EL77S Fuel pump

    Just wondering if anyone looked into this anymore. Still cant find a rebuild kit, i literally have 6 of these exactly same pump withe a 40 yr old diaphram. I think im gonna go a new pump. I go offshore in it and peace of mind is priceless when you can't see shore in a 18' boat. Have VHF for...
  7. brianc31525

    Electric fuel pump conversion

    I have a 77 85hp Johnson and im having issues with the replacement pump being through 5 different revisions of this pump they say it's the same but it is bigger than the stock pump. And there aren't any rebuild kits available. 5 revisions might be why. I have 6 fuel pumps that would work if...
  8. brianc31525

    1977 Johnson 85hp 85EL77S Fuel pump

    I have had issues with Amazon and E-bay sending the wrong part # numerous times. I don't trust em more than I can throw them.
  9. brianc31525

    1977 Johnson 85hp 85EL77S Fuel pump

    Yes they produce pressure created from crankcase vacuum just to clear that up.
  10. brianc31525

    1977 Johnson 85hp 85EL77S Fuel pump

    finally after months of hunting i found Offshoremarine.com out of Sarasota Fl that actullay sells rebuild kits and from the pics im seeing everything is just like what i have. 3 screws also. getting in touch with them later today. Oh by the way OMC means you dont have to do crap to it for it to...
  11. brianc31525

    1977 Johnson 85hp 85EL77S Fuel pump

    If I use just 2 screws that mount on small tab off of my silencer I worry about the vibration cracking or breaking off entirely. I've welded basically all my life 3rd generation. Grandfather, dad, and me. So I know it won't take much to break tab off silencer. I've worked on 60's, 70's year...
  12. brianc31525

    1977 Johnson 85hp 85EL77S Fuel pump

    Well six months later and my land yacht awaits. I need help finding this pump yall. Prestine 40 year old motor side-lined by cant find correct fuel pump is completely pitiful especially given everyones yrs of exp. and working on them. Think people think.
  13. brianc31525

    1977 Johnson 85hp 85EL77S Fuel pump

    I have a 0318374 D4 fuel pump on my 85. It uses three mounting screws. top and 2 bottom. I cant fine references to my part number everything brins up a 2 bolt mount. My Seloc book says it should be 2 screw as does everyone else. 0438559 is what everyone says replaces it. Ok not trying to...
  14. brianc31525

    1977 85hp Johnson fuel pump. HELP, SOS

    Its old but thats my part # pump different model of pump. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/johnson-318374-d5-pump-kit.435565/
  15. brianc31525

    1977 85hp Johnson fuel pump. HELP, SOS

    I saw a question about my part number pump but it was a d5 instead of a d4 which is what i have. Pretty sure it was on here but i couldn't search for it for some reason so im looking through threads in here trying to find it. Prob am over thinking but i like to know the who what when where and...
  16. brianc31525

    1977 85hp Johnson fuel pump. HELP, SOS

    Im thinking about just making an adapter plate so i can run that part # pump and use three bolts since i cant find what i have which is very strange. Never run into this b4. Have worked on 60s and 70s models and this never happened b4.
  17. brianc31525

    1977 85hp Johnson fuel pump. HELP, SOS

    I'm worried about braking the arm it mounts to off the carb silencer 3 = good mount 2 is gonna flex and eventually break.
  18. brianc31525

    1977 85hp Johnson fuel pump. HELP, SOS

    My top bolt hole is used as a mounting point also aka 3 screws. OMC. My Seloc book says 2 but it is not what came on my motor. I ordered the #0438559 from Marine engines.com and they are not what i have the entire pump is bigger than mine. But everyone says its correct. I have pictures to...
  19. brianc31525

    1977 85hp Johnson fuel pump. HELP, SOS

    I have a 85EL77S that has original pump. Diaphram went bad and I can't find a replacement that fits. My pump is a 0318374-D4. Ordered replacement from Marineengines.com and #1 It is bigger than mine and #2 bolt holes dont line up. Everywhere I have looked it's the same. My pump uses 3 bolts...
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