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Pulled the boat today, while hooked up to the muffs flushing the engine, my fuel pump was whining....
UFB!

Thinking of just replacing it this off season.

Thoughts? Recommendations?

Go!

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-Tony
2016 Robalo R200 w/Yahama 200!

Previous boats:
2003 Four Winns 248 Vista - sold
1994 Sunbird Corsair 200 - sold
1980 Checkmate Predictor - sold

My starboard side pump was whining in the spring. The pump was 5-6 years old and I did not want any issues during the season so I bit the bullet and replaced the pump. Supposedly the new pumps have an "improved" design and come with a much larger water separating fuel filter. You at least have the off season to decide on replacement or not. My experience with the VP fuel pumps is that the whine is the beginning of the end...... I think a new pump is $600 - $700. I am considering running the engines on a separate tank of non-ethanol fuel during winterization to perhaps eliminate some moisture buildup in the pump during the offseason/winter. Not sure if that will extend the life or not but may try it anyway.

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2008 V338
Twin Volvo Penta 320hp DP

2002 268 Vista
1987 225 Sundowner
1986 170 Horizon
1975 Steury V415SS

That may be the case, but I'd also try replacing the anti-siphon valve and the fuel filter first. If there are restrictions on the suction side I bet it can strain the pump to the point of whining. Doesn't cost much either and the anti siphon can be one of those sneaky causes of problems.
I like my Quadrajet, why, because there are no electronics and it runs off a simple $100 mechanical fuel pump....that has lasted....26 years....lol so much for 'progress'......

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88 Four Winns 200 Horizon
4.3 OMC Cobra-4bbl
2002 Walker Bay 10/2012 Suzuki 2.5
2008 Walker Bay 8

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0/Selectrac
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi/Quadradrive II

Anybody have a part number for an anti-siphon valve? Thanks

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-Tony
2016 Robalo R200 w/Yahama 200!

Previous boats:
2003 Four Winns 248 Vista - sold
1994 Sunbird Corsair 200 - sold
1980 Checkmate Predictor - sold

It's pretty much a generic part. You go by the size of the fitting and the fuel line barb size.

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88 Four Winns 200 Horizon
4.3 OMC Cobra-4bbl
2002 Walker Bay 10/2012 Suzuki 2.5
2008 Walker Bay 8

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0/Selectrac
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi/Quadradrive II

Thanks Lou!

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-Tony
2016 Robalo R200 w/Yahama 200!

Previous boats:
2003 Four Winns 248 Vista - sold
1994 Sunbird Corsair 200 - sold
1980 Checkmate Predictor - sold

Ran mine on the trailer with a water supply on Monday and it seemed fine. Ran it on Tuesday and it whined, started to bog down and surge, then died. Got it started again and it was worse. Third attempt it would not run. Took it to the shop to troubleshoot and fix because I don't have time. Fuel pumps on Ebay are $700+/-. Dealer says about $900. Ouch.

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Surface Interval: A scuba diving term for that time between dives to relax and prepare for life's next great adventure.

Current boat: '02 FW 268 Vista
Previous boat: '95 FW 190 Horizon

I was searching eBay and found several for $648 free shipping. Ouch is right!

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-Tony
2016 Robalo R200 w/Yahama 200!

Previous boats:
2003 Four Winns 248 Vista - sold
1994 Sunbird Corsair 200 - sold
1980 Checkmate Predictor - sold

Highway robbery, even pumps for todays high tech vehicles don't cost that much...
I think marine electric pumps have a harder life because they have to suck the gas up to the engine, vs pushing it through like automotive pumps do. CG regs don't want a push through system in the event that a fuel line ruptures in the bilge.

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88 Four Winns 200 Horizon
4.3 OMC Cobra-4bbl
2002 Walker Bay 10/2012 Suzuki 2.5
2008 Walker Bay 8

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0/Selectrac
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi/Quadradrive II

That is the high and low side.Correct. If it was just one (you can only buy the high side separate) it wouldn't be as much.
Just replaced mine this summer on one engine.A little over $600.00 on E-Bay. I think is was Michigan Motors.

Michigan Motors is where I just got mine...free ship and around 600 range. OEM and new version......also remove the screen on fuel regulator and replace with the stainless c clamp.....its only 3 dollars and needs to be done. It was a repair notice from Volvo Penta.

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08' H210SS
VP 5.7Gi

Prior post on screen replacement....its easy by the way.
I was researching to find answer to a fuel pressure issue an ran across a service bulletin from Volvo Pentagon in 2011. It says to remove the screen from the fuel regulator and replace with an Eclip part number 21491831. May be old news but was new to me!

This pertains to those with EFI prior to 2011

Hope this crazy link works

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q= ... 8958,d.b2U

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08' H210SS
VP 5.7Gi

Where did you buy the c-clip for $3.00?

Thanks...found one for $2.67 on boatpartsguy.com.
Shipping was $14.00....think I'll look elsewhere.

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-Tony
2016 Robalo R200 w/Yahama 200!

Previous boats:
2003 Four Winns 248 Vista - sold
1994 Sunbird Corsair 200 - sold
1980 Checkmate Predictor - sold

Found the fuel pump online Doug Russell Marine..$599 free shipping.

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-Tony
2016 Robalo R200 w/Yahama 200!

Previous boats:
2003 Four Winns 248 Vista - sold
1994 Sunbird Corsair 200 - sold
1980 Checkmate Predictor - sold