PERKINS PRIMA 50 needs fuel booster pump???

[georgetheleo]

To start my prima 50 it takes about 10-15 seconds of grinding starter. pretty sure its fuel pressure leaking down. On previous similar boats i have installed a inline 12 volt low pressure booster pump. This also helped to fill and prime filter bodies when changing filters. Any comments and or suggestions as to value/need and pump model? Thanks. George

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

Can't offer any help with the starting problem without being there.

As far as a 12V lift pump, I went with a CUBE and it works like a charm. Be sure to get the one which passes (not pumps) fuel without power. There is no difference in engine RPM with the pump in either the ON or OFF position.

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