Electric or stick with mechanical fuel pump

[Pipe101]

Hey guys and girls, I have a1987 with a omc 4.3 and have oil in the clear line that runs from the pump to carb. Question is should I convert to electric or stick with mechanical and what's a good reliable electric pump to go with if I go that route?

 

[Scott Danforth]

Stick with mechanical. Its $49, vs electric pump, oil pressure switch and relay which will cost you $100

 

[Pipe101]

I'm in Canada and mechanical fuel pumps are much more expensive then $49. Where can I order and pump at that price if you don't mind me asking.

 

[bruceb58]

I'm in Canada and mechanical fuel pumps are much more expensive then $49. Where can I order and pump at that price if you don't mind me asking.

Yes...a bit more expensive

https://www.boatid.com/sierra/mechan...ml?view=418176

I would still stick with mechanical.

 

[Pipe101]

Thanks for the link that's a reasonable price

 

[Lou C]

This is a Carter mechanical fuel pump that can be bought from Jegs or Summit racing. Sierra sells a version of it which will work fine as well. I would stick with the mechanical they are simple and not prone to electrical failures that happen often on boats. With the electric you need the oil pressure cut off switch and wiring. The last mechanical pump I replaced lasted 30 years! And yours is an ‘87 that’s 33 years old!

I installed the Sierra one referenced in my boat about a year and a half ago because I could not locate an original Carter and later on bought the original Carter as a back up the number for it is Carter M60201....

https://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stor...rsistYmm=false

https://www.summitracing.com/search/...arter%20M60201

one time when OE (Carter) is actually cheaper than the aftermarket (Sierra)!

 

[bruceb58]

As long as the outlet is on the correct side. Check the pictures and compare to the one you have.

If that Carter part number is correct, Rockauto has a good price on it
https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/carter,M60201,fuel+pump,6256

 

[Scott Danforth]

remember, sierra is a middle man. get a carter mechanical fuel pump from Summit Racing (lowest cost I know of)

it is what was on there to begin with. and they are only $49

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/crt-m61073

 

[Pipe101]

Thanks a million Scott and everyone else. Order from summit is on it way