Mr Gadgets

Any pics available on the 90* fittings?

outriggers

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Mr Gadgets

I finally got the motor in the boat and mounted my seawater pump.. I took a pic.. will try to post later. I think I want one of these pump kits, cause the stock merc stuff wont work with my pan and mount..

I will post the pics and ask more questions... thanks

Dick

p4-33

Doug, sorry, but I didn't see that part of my install... my head was down in the bilge when the pump housings went together. I'll see if I can find out.

Anyone else with an answer?

Brian

Mr Gadgets

Ok.. here is a pic.. well if it works...

My question is, with the 90* on the KPM pump will they make the down turn before they bump the motor mount?
In other words, how long is the pump housing and fittings combined??

If it will fit, I am ordering one!!

Thanks
Dick

outriggers

Thanks Brian, I don't have my old one out yet but from looks of another housing and the new one, I don't think the plate is used. I should give Fred a call. Dick, Here is a pic with the old plastic housing and the new one with straight fittings. If you need any other pic's or measurements let me know. Thanks, Doug

outriggers

Fred, Thanks for the great service and answer. Dick, Sorry you can't see the ruler better. My old stock housing measures 2 3/16, the KPM is 2 5/8, both without fittings. The straight fittings Fred provides are longer than the ones on the plastic housing. You will have to talk to Fred about the 90's. It sure looks nice, No comparison with the plastic. It's kinda a shame nobody will see it ,but I'll know it's there. Doug

Mr Gadgets

I hear you.. way down in the bilge like that, but you can sleep better at nite, right!!

Well Fred, can you tell me how much length the 90"s will add to that 2 5/8" measurement???

I just have the feeling that my present pump could give way and I dont have a back up.. Of course, as soon as I order it.. the old one will be upset and die just to spite me.. Shhhhhhhhhh.. dont anyone tell the old pump I am going to get him a new housing...

Thanks
Dick

p4-33

Dick, you have a ton of room to use 90deg fittings. Freds fittings are (I'm guessing) only a 1/2" longer than the ones shown in your picture. If you can picture this... they have 1 1/2" or so in length of npt threads, (most of this ends up inside the pump) then 1/2" wide hex shoulder to get a wrench on, then the straight 90 (no sweep) behind that. They are polished stainless, and are nice looking pieces. No one will ever see them, but as Doug says you'll know they're there.

I'm kicking myself in the azz for not taking pics of my finished install, and I've tried to stand on my head to get pics of them in my boat. But my fuel system is blocking the view.

Brian

Mr Gadgets

Hey,
thanks Brian.. thats what I wanted to hear.. I will get one on order...

Dick