SoCal Jet Boats
Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: eliminator18 on August 18, 2012, 08:43:20 AM
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Im curious to see what type of fuel pump is best, mech. Pump or electric pump? I know both have their pros and cons, but I would like to hear everyones opinion.
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After running an electric fuel pump for 12+ years, on 3 different boats, I'd never run a mechanical again. 2 motors hane no provision for a mechanical fuel pump, & I just have a Carter elec. pump, relayed to oil pressure. makes it easier when switching tanks on the lake/river.
But thats on my junk.
Daniel
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Like Daniel says, depends on which block you got. We've had a Clay Smith mechanical
in the boat since 2005, no issues on a blown 468 with (2) 850's. And only about $125.00
If you decide to go with a mechanical or need plumbing, get ahold of Sweet Performance.
You wont be sorry !
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I've had both and like the simplicity of the mech. I have an electric carter for sale if your interested...If you have a hatch, you need to get a marine style to vent to arrester. The carter is non vent rotary style.
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Carter GP4600HP has worked amazing for me, a little noisy untill my motor starts then all i can hear is my friends say what did u saaaay??
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mech pump unless the gas tanks behind the motor. Cheaper to :thumbup:
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electric here. a mech would interfere with where i put my alternator.
i carry a spare in the truck just in case.
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Electric on my boat with a 3# hob switch from the oil presser, so i don't have to hear it when i just have the key on,, and motor craps out so dose the fuel.. :-X :beer: