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May 4, 2024 at 1:19 pm #287563
Looking for a step by step instruction on how to convert from a dual line tank to a fuel pump single line fuel system on a Johnson 35hp RD19.
Any info will be greatly approeciated.
May 4, 2024 at 8:21 pm #287578basically the process involves getting a source of crankcase pulse to run the new fuel pump.
changing the side fuel connector (find out beforestarting your project)
hooking up the new side connector to the pump inlet and the pump outlet sent to the fuel inlet where the old hose was.
you can use the old pulse nipple feeding air to the old gas tank but you must modify the flapper valve behind the carb base plate.
gets tricky but not hard to do. never done it on a RD but most likely doable….
look at this video on a smaller engine same principle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtG4M7ye1N8
one simple method is to plug the pressure nipple shut carefully remove and drill a .25 hole in a bypass cover center and tap it for a nipple (Apply red locktite to threads) this will provide pulsing for the pump via a new “pulse hose” to reach the pump’s pulse nipple.
hook it up to the fuel pump pulse nipple and hook up the in-out fuel lines desc. above. see example picture of a tapped bypass cover
Another method on a smaller 10 hp FD is to drill the bypass cover and fit a drilled /16th aluminum plate (with a hole behind the pump) plate & mount pump & gasket over it…if it fits under the cowl
pictures are just a guide you will need to adapt the pump but it is all the same process
- get a crankcase pulse to drive the pump
- hook-up the pump
- change the side connector to single line.
suggest you download the bible for your RD maintenance and clear pictures.. book covers oldies from TN JW cd ad fd rd maintenance
https://watercraftmanuals.com/outboard/johnson/manuals/johnson-302231.htm
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May 6, 2024 at 3:50 am #287642Your 1957 RD-19 is one of the easiest ones there are to convert. It came from the factory ready to convert with a fuel pump conversion kit. Here is a picture showing the original kit installed.
For clarity, I’ll be using some newer models to illustrate how it’s done. Your 1957 will already have the proper bypass cover to mount the pump on. Just drill the center hole on thru and tap #10-24 threads in the other two holes.
Pump shown is one of the best ever made but is obsolete or hard to find or expensive. Fortunately, there are many replacements/substitutes out there. Of course you will have to reroute the hoses through the jungle of parts on your 35
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Finally, remove the air hose from intake manifold and block or plug the fitting.
May 6, 2024 at 8:24 am #287646thanks FR for the update. I should have looked up UTUBES… so easy !!
1957 Johnson 35 Hp restore and double to single fuel line conversion (youtube.com)
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May 6, 2024 at 2:44 pm #287658Thank you Crosbyman and FrankR. I will give it try. I will let you know how it works out. Thanks
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