V6 Evinrude Plastic Fuel Manifold

[Hooty]

Is anybody using the plastic fuel manifold with a 5-7psi electric fuel pump? I'm kinda sweaty about doing it.

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Hooty

[FCnLa]

What year? Old cross flow factory manual says factory dual diaphram pumps should put out inbetween 2.5 and 6 psi at full throttle.

I have used an electric with no problems, but swapped back to the diaphram. :)

[Hooty]

Thanks for the reply.
This engine block is a '78 235. It all came in bits and pieces, in several boxes. It didn't have the fuel pumps so I thought I'd just us an Carter 5-7psi electric. Curious, why did you go back to the diaphragm pumps?

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Hooty

[FCnLa]

The first is that was simple. No wires, relays, or switches.

The other is I think it is a little safer. If engine dies, so will the pumps, plus the only pressurized fuel is under the cowling and not in the boat.

I guess they may be more reliable. I have no starvation problems. Besides, the master says they are sufficient.:)