3.0 Mercruiser fuel pump

[Coryb]

I am trying to locate a rebuild kit for my mechanical, carter fuel pump, do they make them? Its for a 1990 mercruiser 3.0L

 

[ktbarrentine]

Re: 3.0 Mercruiser fuel pump

Fuel pumps like this are throw-aways.... get a new one.

 

[Coryb]

Re: 3.0 Mercruiser fuel pump

Fuel pumps like this are throw-aways.... get a new one.

Does a replacement have to be the exact same or as long as it bolts up and does the same thing, it will work?

 

[Silly Seville]

Re: 3.0 Mercruiser fuel pump

Your mechanical fuel pump is absolutely rebuildable. $40 should get you a kit from any marine dealership, or simply order online. How do I know this for a fact? I just rebuilt a fuel pump from the same engine. Just search goo-gal and you will find the kits.

 

[Coryb]

Re: 3.0 Mercruiser fuel pump

Your mechanical fuel pump is absolutely rebuildable. $40 should get you a kit from any marine dealership, or simply order online. How do I know this for a fact? I just rebuilt a fuel pump from the same engine. Just search goo-gal and you will find the kits.

thanks for the info, I hoped it was rebuildable, but havent had any luck finding anything. Ill keep checking

 

[ktbarrentine]

Re: 3.0 Mercruiser fuel pump

I apologize...I was thinking of the "other" mechanical fuel pump (the one on my 5.0)... Similar, but not rebuildable. The manuals I have read indicated that these type pumps are better off replaced.

Can you provide the part number for the rebuild kit? Google aint hackin it.

 

[Don S]

Re: 3.0 Mercruiser fuel pump

Post a picture of your pump. I doubt you have a re-buildable pump on a 90 3.0L.

 

[fishrdan]

Re: 3.0 Mercruiser fuel pump

Your mechanical fuel pump is absolutely rebuildable. $40 should get you a kit from any marine dealership, or simply order online. How do I know this for a fact? I just rebuilt a fuel pump from the same engine. Just search goo-gal and you will find the kits.

So where did you get the fuel pump rebuild kit? I couldn't find a "marine" kit when I looked awhile back. (not that you need marine diaphragms and springs to rebuild the pump, "marine" is in the housings.)

I googled this up, not sure if it has the same parts, but looks close...

http://www.amkproducts.com/Ford_misc_parts.asp

 

[ktbarrentine]

Re: 3.0 Mercruiser fuel pump

So where did you get the fuel pump rebuild kit? I couldn't find a "marine" kit when I looked awhile back. (not that you need marine diaphragms and springs to rebuild the pump, "marine" is in the housings.)

I googled this up, not sure if it has the same parts, but looks close...

http://www.amkproducts.com/Ford_misc_parts.asp

I just dont know if I would chance that purchase, especially when it says "fits only.... (older models on Fords)" I'm still waiting for the part number from Silly Seville to see what models/types it fits and what it comes with.

I found this thread on rebuilding the Carter pumps.... some good info here, but when it comes to fuel pumps, I'll stick with the replacement versus rebuild. (yeah, costs more.....but I do own a "boat"!)
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=509681

 

[Coryb]

Re: 3.0 Mercruiser fuel pump

thanks for all the info and opinions fellas but, I just decided to buy new. Figure I will be better off that way. I was able to order an Airtex fuel pump through my local parts store, cost was a 100 and some change. Local napa store carries Sierra brand so I got the part number and crossed it with another store.

 

[ktbarrentine]

Re: 3.0 Mercruiser fuel pump

thanks for all the info and opinions fellas but, I just decided to buy new. Figure I will be better off that way. I was able to order an Airtex fuel pump through my local parts store, cost was a 100 and some change. Local napa store carries Sierra brand so I got the part number and crossed it with another store.

Wow...that's a great price! Ones I've seen on the net for your motor are upwards of 150 or so. Hope it works out good for you!

 

[Coryb]

Re: 3.0 Mercruiser fuel pump

Wow...that's a great price! Ones I've seen on the net for your motor are upwards of 150 or so. Hope it works out good for you!

works great! If anyone needs the Carter fuel pump number to cross reference at a parts store it is M60337.