point me in the right direction for a trim/tilt pump!

[jeffz0rz]

im running a 290 volvo outdrive and my sae j1171 pump is toast. looking for something under 300 that will suffice. any ideas or places to look would be great. i tried ebay but everything seems like a scam to me on there or looks like a piece of crap.

 

[RRitt]

Re: point me in the right direction for a trim/tilt pump!

you sure this isn't it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370392120344

It is made in china and won't last as long as the American made versions. I think 5 years is a safe bet but I wouldn't put any money on it lasting much beyond that.

 

[jeffz0rz]

Re: point me in the right direction for a trim/tilt pump!

That's definitely not my pump. I think I have an older merc pump from what I have discovered.

 

[gene8084]

Re: point me in the right direction for a trim/tilt pump!

Have you considered having yours rebuilt? I had a shop here in connecticut rebuild my original starter and alternator. I asked about rebuiling the trim motor and pump and he said he's done it many times....
Just a thought.

 

[jeffz0rz]

Re: point me in the right direction for a trim/tilt pump!

Thought about it, but mu pump manifold has a huge crack in it and can't even track down another manifold or any parts for that matter for it at all. Figured id juarreplace it all together.

 

[RRitt]

Re: point me in the right direction for a trim/tilt pump!

Are you sure that the pump you have is the right one for your outdrive? There was a time during the 1990's that Prestolite pumps could not be bought for any price. A lot of people rigged up oildyne pumps as a replacement. Mercury even went so far as to sell a whole kit complete with brackets, wiring harness, and oil tubes. But times have changed and the patents have run out. The AQ290 pump is now the #1 bargain in marine trim. It is vastly underpriced as compared to other models.

 

[Don S]

Re: point me in the right direction for a trim/tilt pump!

For one thing, that SAE J1171 is not a part number for your pump. Just a number that states the pump can be used in a confined area with a gasoline engine.

Which of these pumps do you have?

 

[jeffz0rz]

Re: point me in the right direction for a trim/tilt pump!

i have the older style pump on the left. i always assumed that j1171 was a unique id for that specific pump. any recommendations as to what pump to switch to under 300$ ish ?

 

[RRitt]

Re: point me in the right direction for a trim/tilt pump!

i have the older style pump on the left. i always assumed that j1171 was a unique id for that specific pump. any recommendations as to what pump to switch to under 300$ ish ?

"Trim pump, earlier model" is the one in the ebay link provided above.