Leaking Mechanical Fuel Pump

Dobb15

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I noticed a rainbow when my bilge turned on, so i checked for fuel leaks and found a dark liquid dripping from my fuel pump, is this oil and gas mixed>>?? or just oil?? i have removed it and the gasket between the pump and motor (where it was leaking) is worn so i will replace it, anything else i sould look at or fix that this may have caused??
 

jtmarten

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Re: Leaking Mechanical Fuel Pump

Most likely just oil from the bad gasket.
 

Dobb15

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Re: Leaking Mechanical Fuel Pump

Would any Fuel have gone into the oil??
 

jtmarten

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Re: Leaking Mechanical Fuel Pump

Some fuel gets in the oil all the time through the cylinders. If the fuel pump diaphragm was torn, I guess it would be possible to get some in the oil, although unlikely.
 
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