FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT IN A 205 SSE Chaparral

[echo0449]

Hi I Have a Chaparral 205 SSE 4.3L 225 HP Alpha One and the dealer says he's got to replace the Fuel pump which he says is under the Engine and that the Engine will have to be taken out in order to replace it. Can anyone out there tell me if this is true just to replace a fuel pump???
Thanks All

 

[rodbolt]

Re: FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT IN A 205 SSE Chaparral

without pictures of the engine box all I can say is I have had to remove the engine on several hulls to access the fuel pump assy on mercruisers using the cool fuel type set up.
the pump is located tucked under the port side engine mount bolted either to the oil pan rail or the engine mount.
its not really fun to access even in an engine box with some room.
I have 2 hulls I servive with 5.7 MPI horizons that require engine removal for seawater pump replacements.
I dont design them purty hulls with sleek engine boxs,I just get to figgure out how to access them for service.

 

[Don S]

Re: FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT IN A 205 SSE Chaparral

Hi I Have a Chaparral 205 SSE 4.3L 225 HP Alpha One

Doesn't mean much without a year and/or a SN to identify the engine. Merc has used mechanical and electric fuel pump of different sizes and locations since 1983.
I suspect rodbolt hit the nail on the head with the cool fuel setup, Mercruiser has made fuel pump and raw water pump service almost impossible the last few years. I also pull several engines for impeller replacement, and fuel pump replacement.

 

[echo0449]

Re: FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT IN A 205 SSE Chaparral

Hi I Have a 2002 205 SSE 4.3L 225 HP Alpha One


Maybe you can tell me from the info above, have NO SERIAL NUMBER for I do not have the boat here, its at the shop, When did this so called Fuel System Cooler come out and is it recommended on my boat which is a 2002 ???
Tuff questions I know but I am sure others out there would be interested
Thanks

 

[CharlieB]

Re: FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT IN A 205 SSE Chaparral

"rodbolt hit the nail on the head "

You could NEVER count the times we all wished boats came with a handy lil' trap door underneath!

T - I - T TIGHT engine bays, all with oil filters, starters and fuel pumps UNDER neath'. Life was sooooo much easier if I would have stuck with cars, it least I could jack them up.

ALL mechanics just want to SLAP the snot out of most engineers, what where they thinking other than attempting to justify their job position by designing such an awkward system for a boat engine.

Sorry for the short rant, I apologize.

If your particular craft does not have removable 'walls' or partitions forming the engine bay/dividing the engine bay from your seating area, then you may not have much choice but to pay him for the time to pull the engine.

Note: while it is out take advantage to clean the bilge, replace the bilge pump/float switch, engine starter, anything 'bottom side' that has aged, hopefully the additional expense will ward off future problems BEFORE they develop.

 

[Bondo]

Re: FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT IN A 205 SSE Chaparral

When did this so called Fuel System Cooler come out and is it recommended on my boat which is a 2002 ???

Ayuh,....

I'd have to Guess that this is a Fuel Injected motor,...Either MPI, or EFI....

Anyways,...
Yes, you Need the Part,.....
If you want the motor to run of course......

 

[echo0449]

Re: FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT IN A 205 SSE Chaparral

Yes this one is Fuel Injected Not sure what EEF ? or the other