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SB 08-23-2019 12:59 PM


Originally Posted by speicher lane (Post 4703403)
Cell...the link below shows a update kit from Nautique from an extinct older version - pump and filter are in one unit mounted top right (vertical on the front of the engine - short runs to injectors and return) and the lift pump

https://www.nautiqueparts.com/product/retro-fcc-kit/

That electric low psi/lift pump looks like a Carter. Can you confirm ?

speicher lane 08-23-2019 01:23 PM

I texted my tech for confirmation which pump is used as there was a different pump a while ago (probably output) but it's a carter and priced as a PCM

Until my tech gets back with the output specs on the new engines LP pump.. an old Nautique had a Carter P4389 with the Zinc coating (marine CG)
Found this link
RA080018 $150.00 FUEL PUMP ASSM - LOW PRESSURE - CARTER FUEL PUMP / PCM / Crusader Electric Fuel Pump, fits Crusader 5.7 Classic Series 1999-2005.

SB 08-23-2019 01:31 PM

That maybe another (ie: one of a few) reason there set up works better than Merc's. They (Merc) don't seem to use an electric pump that is good at 'lifting.' Whereas, the Carter's are decent at 'lifting' the fuel.

It is very easy for a normal electric pump to create vapor lock on the 'suction' side since they like to cavitate when trying to pull fuel. Then add a 'anti siphon valve' that needs pretty strong 'suction' to open it, and wallah......add a little warm fuel and an easy to vapor lock one at that, and again, wallah.

speicher lane 08-23-2019 01:37 PM

My former tech got back to me... the carter pump/combo was used up until '06 and part of the retrofit kit due to the plumbing... the new FCC has the small lift pump on the side of the FCC (BUP's Pic)

The new gen of PCM's H5 and H6 (Gm small blocks) are running mechanical Direct injection pumps (1500psi) under the intake


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