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Fuel pump output pressure

Post by island time » Thu Aug 18, 2016 8:13 pm

Hi all.
I was at the show last weekend in Clayton.
I had to come home a day early with a bad fuel pump.
I just rebuilt the pump with a kit from Classic Boat Connection and we are up and running again.
I checked the pressure and the rebuilt pump is running at 2-3 pounds no change at any engine speed.
I'm on my way to the islands tomorrow morning and just want to make sure that this is adequate pressure.

Craig
Craig Wilson
Churchville, NY
Alexandria Bay, NY

1968 23' Chris Craft lancer
1971 31' Revelcraft
1988 25' Fourwinns
1972 19' Chris Craft Lancer
1957 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1958 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1968 23' Chris Craft Commander

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Re: Fuel pump output pressure

Post by tkhersom » Fri Aug 19, 2016 6:54 am

IMHO if it keeps your engine running at all throttle settings, it is adequate pressure. With carburetors volume is more important than pressure.

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Re: Fuel pump output pressure

Post by island time » Sun Aug 21, 2016 10:51 am

Just got back, the pump performed flawlessly even at sustained speeds of 3000 rpm. I will assume that it's fine! Thanks for the reply.

Craig
Craig Wilson
Churchville, NY
Alexandria Bay, NY

1968 23' Chris Craft lancer
1971 31' Revelcraft
1988 25' Fourwinns
1972 19' Chris Craft Lancer
1957 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1958 18' Chris Craft Sea Skiff
1968 23' Chris Craft Commander

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