Do not try to fix replace the inner pump. This guy has edited out the downfall of replacing the inner pump. Hence not showing the full procedure. The removal of the connecting cables are easy enough, but the main pipe crimped and is not your average jubilee clip the pipe is sealed air tight, so therefore would need either heating up to release with much difficulty or risk splitting the pipe altogether. The pump shown on the video has been adapted for the video, making it look easy. Replacing the whole unit is far less stressful. No need to change the fuel gadge connection supplied - if the problem is just pump failure.
I just put 11k into making my late Brother’s 240 status into brand new condition. 170 engine hours. Had boat Stripped. All plain white. Upholsterty just began. Biggest expense was complete copy of engine cover sun deck. It was rotten. Done in upholstery colors I want. The rest of upholstery will be done Winter of 2025. Years to match new engine cover bathing deck.
Those mid '30's sedans seem so devoid of style to me, not nearly as stylish as either early '30's or '40's, and junkyard fodder for scrap metal for WWII... yet I really like this Dodge, it's so Depression-Americana
My boat is absolutely identical to this one. Other than brother removed all exterior stripes etc. Simply a white boat now. But has the big block with 600 hours. My brother passed away last year so I bought it as-is from my nephews, it had been stored under a tarp for 3 years with 50 gallons of gas in it and evidently my brother had nailed an object or even the cement driving it up on trailer his last time out. He would always make excuses as to why he wasn’t using it anymore. Long story about him and his demise. But, lower unit rebuild, starter, batteries, alternator, new carburetor, new silent choice actuators was stuck closed both sides and now Fuel pump & water impeller system. Weird design for only 2 years I’m told where impeller powers the mechanical fuel pump as basically one sealed system with its own oil reservoir where oil should be changed about as often as engine oil. Put about $1600 into trailer in new tires, hub bearings, brakes, rebuilt the wooden trailer bunks and wrapped in marine carpet myself. Had to pay $680 to have 50 gallons of gas pumped out with disposable fee. Any-who. I’d never had gone through all this over the last year but it means something to me as my big brother’s boat that he loved. Took very good care of it (other than sundeck engine cover I’m rebuilding next and have it upholstered) I definitely have more into it now than it’s value. I believe over 18k now BUT, I know what I have now. I’ll keep it forever so hard to measure the value unless sold at a big loss. We happen to live right on a navigable river in N. IL so a boat is a must. It’s got really good bones and now mechanically rehabbed. I must say I hate the teal colored carpet, Trailer, and teal accents on seats. Same cuddy fabric as the boat in this video screams 1995! Thinking of having a family member that sews make me zippered slip coverers for all of the cushions up front. Ironically my first boat was a brand new Celebrity 186 Firestar, 1996. I got 18 years out of it. Kids grew up on it.
I took this down from a friends place and moved it to my house. Cant remember how long but it wasn't that bad. Here is the installation video when i put it back up: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5se143QZN6U.html
Rob looks fantastic. What is the carburettor and exhaust set up and how did you do the 12v conversion ? - asking as embarking on a restoration of a 29 Buick 116
Stephen, I actually bought the car with this setup so cant answer your questions. I still have the original carb system. Actually, I have an entire spare motor on a pallet. Not sure where you are located but if you are anywhere near the Lower Mainland of BC feel free to come have a peek.
hey not sure if you're still active. But I'm chasing an over heating issue also. I have a vessel view so today when my engine over heated and went into guardian it was because "blocked coolant pressure" and said" stop engine and check for plugged water inlet. this only occurs after a few minutes of cruising at 3g rpms after about 10 minutes of total drive time.. any recommendations.
Cody, My impellor broke apart into many pieces in the past. I removed the entire cooling system and removed bits from fuel cooler, oil cooler, heat exchanger and other places... everything had bits in it. If you have ever had a broken impeller you may have bits everywhere. That said, this particular overheating issue was the a restricted flow where the leg passes through the hull. I did a bronze thru-hull and bypassed the leg for cooling. Never overheated again. Cheers.
Did you find the cause of your overheating issue? I'm currently chasing one myself. Very frustrating. New risers and manifolds, new thermostat, new impeller, gear oil looks good. I think it may be water restrictions but not sure where to best put my efforts
100% found the issue. These have a large volume intake in the leg that gets reduced down as it passes through the transom and then opens up to larger diameter tubing that leads into the raw water pump. I ended up drilling a hole in the bottom of the boat and installed a bronze thru-hull with shutoff valve that T's into the system just before the pump. So I bypassed the stock design (but left it hooked up). The valve is so I can close off the thru-hull and still run the boat on the trailer if required with the hose connected to the leg. If the valve is closed in the ocean the boat heats up. With the valve open she runs nice and cold. Never overheated again. Google "GROCO Bronze Combo Scoop Thru-Hull with nut"
Great video ! Very informative and very easy to follow! Also love the shot of the tools at the end ( what size allen?) This is key to a DIY'er to guage if they can do and if they have the tools needed or if they have to get anything so there are no surprizes once you are knee deep in a fix. Cheers from Nor Call Derrick Mayo If ever in Cali Sacramento area hmu and lets hit some trails up here i know!
Just one the other six is a float to measure fuel in the upper tank. If you google a tank for this model it has two sides one is higher than the other ( the one closest to the filler hole) it is connected to the other side where the actual pump is.
I chased one of these overheat issues for months myself. Turned out to be the impeller had “spun”. It was new but the bond between the rubber fins and the metal sleeve was bad causing the impeller to stop working when revved over 2300 rpm. Worked great at low RPM. What a pain in the boat.
David. It ended up being the size of the hole between the leg and motor. Merc reduces that area and apparently prone to buildup - I heard it was common overheating issue with Bravo 3's. I ended up installing a thru-hull for direct cooling. No more pain in the boat :)
There is also another fuel pump under the left hand side of the Range Rover . This video shows the removal of the lift pump.Regards Eugeneo Nice France
Your video was a god sent to me. You did such a clear and instructional job explaining. I did just what u said to do and the hidden bolt under the rear Zinc was the one that was hidden the best. I am leaking oil from the rear by the prop. Took off the lower unit everything was good only 5-6 barnacles. Going to replace rubber I rings and see from there. Thanks again
