Mercruiser Fuel Pump

[FCF]

I have a Dynasty boat with 3.0 Mercruiser sterndrive.

I am going to replace fuel pump on this boat and local dealer says the part number is 861676A 1

I ordered this and it arrived but the inlet is 180 degrees different from current pump. All images at dealer and online for this part number show the inlet excactly like current pump. I returned pump for refund and ordered online based on part number and picture. It arrived with inlet 180 degrees different.

To use this pump I will have to replace fuel line with longer one and reroute under engine or over starter.

Has anyone else encountered this issue?

 

[Fishermark]

Re: Mercruiser Fuel Pump

I know some pumps can be "clocked" at different degrees. Does it look possible on yours?

 

[Fishermark]

Re: Mercruiser Fuel Pump

This may sound silly... so forgive me in advance... but are you sure you are not trying to put it on up side down? Some of those pumps have the filter on the top and some on the bottom.

 

[FCF]

Re: Mercruiser Fuel Pump

There are screws on a flange with gasket like it could be taken apart. I thought about that, but am hesitant about taking apart a brand new fuel pump.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Mercruiser Fuel Pump

This may sound silly... so forgive me in advance... but are you sure you are not trying to put it on up side down? Some of those pumps have the filter on the top and some on the bottom.

Ayuh,..

That's My Guess as well,.... You've got it Upside-Down.....

 

[FCF]

Re: Mercruiser Fuel Pump

The current one has the bowl down. Based on your comment I did take the new one to compare flange orientation to the old one on boat. The bowl has to be down from correct flange orientation, also that would put the outlet on the opposite side. The distributor would block the path of the line from pump to carb.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Mercruiser Fuel Pump

Ayuh,...

What about the actuator Arm,..??

 

[FCF]

Re: Mercruiser Fuel Pump

For the arm to be in the same orientation as current pump, the bowl will have to be down.

 

[JustJason]

Re: Mercruiser Fuel Pump

your going to have to clock it....
i couldn't tell ya how many "direct fit replacements" i've gotten, that have to be clocked.

 

[FCF]

Re: Mercruiser Fuel Pump

I have never taken a fuel pump apart. Are the any special tricks and item to watch out for?

 

[JustJason]

Re: Mercruiser Fuel Pump

yeah.... the screws are usually torx.... and the threads are usually sealed... don't strip them.