Navman
Member III
Hello all,
I believe I am in need of a new fuel pump for my 1986 E- 38 which has the Universal 5432 engine. The engine has run strongly with no faults all season, about 1-00 hours including her delivery to her new home port.Here is what I did and found.
1- the motor stopped while under way and would not re-start. Plenty of strong cranking but it sounded fuel starved. Sailed into the dock and worked on the engine for three hours.
2- The fuel pump usually makes a loud clacking noise but it stops after about 8 seconds and shuts off, which means all is primed. However the last time out the noise seemed louder and it did not shut off.
3- Fuel gauge said 1/3rd tank of fuel left. Opened up the fuel gauge cover and peaked inside at my dirty tank and saw plenty of fuel( Am putting in access ports in-between the baffles this winter so I can clean the tank at will.)
4- Removed secondary fuel filter to replace( even though I just did it 3 weeks ago and have not had any rough seas or healing to stir it up). Upon removal I noticed that the fuel level in the filter was about 1-1/2 inches below the top of the filter instead of to the top as it usually is. I filled up and replaced the filter and did the same for the primary as a "just in case" precaution.
5- I then removed the fitting for the fuel pick up line, attached an old rubber fuel line to it and blew through the pick up. No obstruction and plenty of bubbles.
6- I then turned on the switch and heard the pump going loudly and not shutting off. I opened the bleeder and got no bubbles or fuel. Ran it for some time still with no fuel coming out of the filter bleeder.
7- Tried to start the engine and it fired right up and stalled just as quickly.
As it was getting dark and we had a long drive home I did not remove the fuel filter to check the fuel level, but I suspect that I would have found it to be low again.
Based upon the above I believe the fuel pump is the culprit. It has the old Facet box style pump. I was remiss in not getting the style/ model number off of the mounting flange so I could replace it. Does anyone know the Style/ model #? I know there are other numbers on the pump but they are not relevant only the number on the foot/ mounting flange properly identify the unit. or so says the Facet web page. As it a 2.5 hour drive each way I was hoping someone could 1- confirm or refute my conclusion of the fuel pump being the culprit & 2- Provide the ID number so I can pick one up at NAPA or Tractor supply before I go down this weekend. As always this forum has been a tremendous amount of help
Thank You very much for any help or advise as I do have to get the engine winterized soon.
Navman
I believe I am in need of a new fuel pump for my 1986 E- 38 which has the Universal 5432 engine. The engine has run strongly with no faults all season, about 1-00 hours including her delivery to her new home port.Here is what I did and found.
1- the motor stopped while under way and would not re-start. Plenty of strong cranking but it sounded fuel starved. Sailed into the dock and worked on the engine for three hours.
2- The fuel pump usually makes a loud clacking noise but it stops after about 8 seconds and shuts off, which means all is primed. However the last time out the noise seemed louder and it did not shut off.
3- Fuel gauge said 1/3rd tank of fuel left. Opened up the fuel gauge cover and peaked inside at my dirty tank and saw plenty of fuel( Am putting in access ports in-between the baffles this winter so I can clean the tank at will.)
4- Removed secondary fuel filter to replace( even though I just did it 3 weeks ago and have not had any rough seas or healing to stir it up). Upon removal I noticed that the fuel level in the filter was about 1-1/2 inches below the top of the filter instead of to the top as it usually is. I filled up and replaced the filter and did the same for the primary as a "just in case" precaution.
5- I then removed the fitting for the fuel pick up line, attached an old rubber fuel line to it and blew through the pick up. No obstruction and plenty of bubbles.
6- I then turned on the switch and heard the pump going loudly and not shutting off. I opened the bleeder and got no bubbles or fuel. Ran it for some time still with no fuel coming out of the filter bleeder.
7- Tried to start the engine and it fired right up and stalled just as quickly.
As it was getting dark and we had a long drive home I did not remove the fuel filter to check the fuel level, but I suspect that I would have found it to be low again.
Based upon the above I believe the fuel pump is the culprit. It has the old Facet box style pump. I was remiss in not getting the style/ model number off of the mounting flange so I could replace it. Does anyone know the Style/ model #? I know there are other numbers on the pump but they are not relevant only the number on the foot/ mounting flange properly identify the unit. or so says the Facet web page. As it a 2.5 hour drive each way I was hoping someone could 1- confirm or refute my conclusion of the fuel pump being the culprit & 2- Provide the ID number so I can pick one up at NAPA or Tractor supply before I go down this weekend. As always this forum has been a tremendous amount of help
Thank You very much for any help or advise as I do have to get the engine winterized soon.
Navman