Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Owners Forum > Fountain
Replacing fuel pumps on T420's, any suggestions ? >

Replacing fuel pumps on T420's, any suggestions ?

Notices

Replacing fuel pumps on T420's, any suggestions ?

Thread Tools
 
Old 02-12-2008, 04:58 PM
  #1  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Fairway, Kansas ( KC )
Posts: 261
Received 5 Likes on 2 Posts
Default Replacing fuel pumps on T420's, any suggestions ?

Needing to replace both fuel pumps on original T420 blocks, mechanic told me the cam is really straining the ones from the factory. Can anyone suggest a brand and model.....to keep er' fed.....
poiuy10 is offline  
Old 02-12-2008, 08:40 PM
  #2  
10x
10x
VIP Member
 
10x's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: La Grange Ill
Posts: 4,800
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Go with the Edelbrocks. The street pump will be fine. Don't need any regulator with that one.
__________________
Fountain powerboats rule "The Preacher"
Chicago Powerboat Club Director
[email protected]
www.chicagopowerboat.com
10x is offline  
Old 02-13-2008, 12:20 PM
  #3  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Fairway, Kansas ( KC )
Posts: 261
Received 5 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

thanks for advise 10X, I have an 89 10 meter, had problems with port engine eating the gears off my distributor. ( first time happening.. only 40 hours on rebuilds) pulled the engine and want to fix a lean popping problem... with both engines. do you ever make it to LOTO in the summer ?
poiuy10 is offline  
Old 02-14-2008, 06:10 AM
  #4  
Registered
 
Biggus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Naples, Maine
Posts: 6,304
Received 31 Likes on 24 Posts
Default

[QUOTE=poiuy10;2442823 mechanic told me the cam is really straining the ones from the factory. Can anyone suggest a brand and model.....to keep er' fed.....[/QUOTE]

Cam is straining the fuel pumps??? I don't understand... I bet the fuel pump lobe is worn off the cam reducing fuel pressure. Seen it many times. I'd install a pair of electric pumps.

Good luck,

Kurt
Biggus is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
lennyk
Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
1
09-08-2008 01:17 AM
StrikinLightnin
Fountain
7
06-03-2008 12:20 PM
dyno
General Q & A
3
11-22-2004 07:07 PM
Shah Mat
General Q & A
3
07-03-2004 12:42 AM
35/25
General Q & A
4
09-15-2003 11:42 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Quick Reply: Replacing fuel pumps on T420's, any suggestions ?


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.