Two questions....

[suzuki40]

1979 Johnson Seahorse model# 4w79d<br />does this motor have points or what?<br />Im wanting to put an external fuel tank in the boat for this motor because the built in tank only holds about 1 to 2 quarts of gas. I have several small automotive electric fuel pumps that I could use with a pressure regulater.If I new what to set the fuel pressure to. im sure very very low?<br /><br />Suzuki40

 

[OBJ]

Re: Two questions....

Hi suzuki....<br /><br />No points on that puppy. Sensor coil and power pack.<br /><br />I would think twice about an electric fuel pump. First...ya got to figure a way to shut the thing down if the motor stops and then come up with a back-up if the first one don't work. It's a safety thing. Engine smokes and shuts down and the electric pump keeps pumping fuel. Not a good situation. Please thing about it.

 

[suzuki40]

Re: Two questions....

Hey Outboardjim,<br />Thanks for putting that in perspective for me. I just thought the floats would shut the fuel off when the bowls got full, but after thinking about it, I dont want that to be my means off safety on a boat knowing the nature of those things.<br /><br />Thanks a bunch,<br />Suzuki40

 

[Spidybot]

Re: Two questions....

Agreed, indeed.<br /><br />Better carry a spare can.