Fuel Pump 101

[mcxfan]

Hey everyone,
I too just had my fuel pump fail. I have an 06' X2 (MCX) with 349hrs. I went to Autozone and bought the Airtex 2065 and installed it last night. The boat did not start at first so I made sure the electrical connection on the top of the unit was seated properly. Once I did that I got pressure at the fuel rail and she started right up. Now I need to test her out on the water. More to come after testing......
BTW, keep up on the discussions. I can't tell you how many times I come to the Teamtalk Board for info before even looking at my manual or calling the dealer. Thanks Teamtalkers!!!!!!

[Honkity Hank]

I am getting ready to replace the fuel pump in my 2000 LTR 330 (prostar 205). I have the delco pump, some new fuel lines, and a new filter. Is there anything else that should be replaced or serviced while I am at it? I did not see (but frankly did not search for it either) an external fuel filter or a gas/water separator somewhere?

I will post some pictures and do a write up for posterity (assuming all goes well)

[JimN]

Originally Posted by Honkity Hank

I am getting ready to replace the fuel pump in my 2000 LTR 330 (prostar 205). I have the delco pump, some new fuel lines, and a new filter. Is there anything else that should be replaced or serviced while I am at it? I did not see (but frankly did not search for it either) an external fuel filter or a gas/water separator somewhere?

I will post some pictures and do a write up for posterity (assuming all goes well)

Unless the lines are actually damaged, you don't need to replace them. The filter is at the bottom of the pump.

[Honkity Hank]

Yes the plan is to reuse the existing fuel line in the tank, I got a replacement in case I bugger it up. The lines external to the tank will not be touched. I got a new filter and it came with a new tank gasket, so should be good to go there. If no other filters then this should be fairly straight forward.

[agarabaghi]

installed the fuel pump in the old module and the boat fired up. Ran it through about 1/2 a tank yesterday no issues.

One thing ive noticed is that i dont hear the pump prime anymore. Maybe the new pump is just quieter

[beatle78]

Hi guys,

Long time, I know. Don't wouldn't start after the winter. 0 PSI on fuel rail. I have a Carter CGB 98-002. Will this be a drop in replacement? It is a 98-002-03

http://greatlakesskipper.com/product...-98-002-3.html

[ntidsl]

Originally Posted by ntidsl

I'm a month into my airtex 2065 on my mcx and not an issue...very happy. I have my airtex 2044 as a spare in my glove box along with the correct allen key.

Looks like I'm at almost 2 years for my replacement gents...running better everyday at 500 hours now!!!

Never even took the boat out of the water to change it out.

And what has MC done to fix the situation...well for one, they pay for this forum everyday!!! And I'm glad they do...way more info that you would ever get from a dealer or a manual all in one easy to search forum with very little jargon!

[ntidsl]

Originally Posted by beatle78

Hi guys,

Long time, I know. Don't wouldn't start after the winter. 0 PSI on fuel rail. I have a Carter CGB 98-002. Will this be a drop in replacement? It is a 98-002-03

http://greatlakesskipper.com/product...-98-002-3.html

Gosh it sure looks like!
Nice find!

[beatle78]

p.s. I have an '01 205V w/ LTR motor.

[JLMax16]

So I replaced my fuel pump back in '09 through Mastercraft ($650 later! PLUS labor!) They replaced that entire fuel sending unit. Boat ran great up until the end of last season. Was cruising back to the launch ramp @ 30MPH and suddenly had a huge drop in power, RPM's jumping all around. A few seconds later it stopped. Figured it was due to almost being out of fuel. I've taken it out twice since then, had a little bit of the erratic RPM's, but this last trip it was WAY worse. Couldn't even pull a wakeboarder faster than 10MPH do to lack of power. Would those symptoms lead you guys to believe my fuel pump is going out? The last time it died, it went out all at once. Another issue I've been having is hot starting, cold starts are no problem. If I run the engine up to temp, shut off, then come back to start it 10min later and it will turn over but only start if WOT. Related issue?

In an unrelated issue, if I get up to 4k RPM's (35MPH) the boat bounces up and down uncontrollably like I'm riding in rough water, but I'm actually on flat water. Any ideas? Thanks.