peterbooth Posted September 7, 2014 #1 Posted September 7, 2014 Well after the 2nd time that my Fuel pump let me down I decided to replace/repair it. OEM Pump was $203 and a repair kit was $30 so I decided to try the points repair. Really easy repair and now pump seems OK. The pics attached show the worn out contacts. Bike only has a little over 25,000 miles
Money Venture Posted September 7, 2014 #2 Posted September 7, 2014 Did you clean or replace the points?
M61A1MECH Posted September 7, 2014 #3 Posted September 7, 2014 Same thing I did when my fuel pump quit.
peterbooth Posted September 7, 2014 Author #4 Posted September 7, 2014 too much damage to file and the new set was only $30 so I replaced them
Bubber Posted September 7, 2014 #5 Posted September 7, 2014 Well after the 2nd time that my Fuel pump let me down I decided to replace/repair it. OEM Pump was $203 and a repair kit was $30 so I decided to try the points repair. Really easy repair and now pump seems OK. The pics attached show the worn out contacts. Bike only has a little over 25,000 miles I am also looking for points for my fuel pump can you give me the ordering information? Was it an exact match? The K&L on e-bay said it wasn't for a venture but the points look exactly like yours.
peterbooth Posted September 7, 2014 Author #6 Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) I ordered the following off E Bay K&L Supply KL Supply - 18-4615 - Universal Fuel Pump Point Switch Kit 29-2200 @ $30.70. Exact fit. Supplier was OEMCYCLE Edited September 7, 2014 by peterbooth added info
M61A1MECH Posted September 7, 2014 #7 Posted September 7, 2014 Bubber I bought mine from RidersNeeds.com, I think through Amazon, maybe Ebay, the number on the invoice I have says P/N 18-4615 YAMAHA, from K&L. Here is phone number for RiderNeeds 877-547-0777, their web presnce is iffy when you search for their website and ebay shows their ebay store to be closed. Maybe this helps.
ACE50 Posted September 7, 2014 #8 Posted September 7, 2014 Well after the 2nd time that my Fuel pump let me down I decided to replace/repair it. OEM Pump was $203 and a repair kit was $30 so I decided to try the points repair. Really easy repair and now pump seems OK. The pics attached show the worn out contacts. Bike only has a little over 25,000 miles Yep, I bet a lot of expensive pumps were replaced, when all they needed was some new points!
djh3 Posted September 7, 2014 #9 Posted September 7, 2014 I will say I just skipped replacing the points and installed a new Mr Gasket pump. We all know the points on these things fail, and it seldom seems to be at a time when you can fix it easily. So I just cut to the chase and replaced the pump once and wont have to worry about one failing. Replacing the points certainly is a good option for those who want to go that route. At least that option is there, unlike the rear shock delma of only certain suppliers.
rougeray Posted September 8, 2014 #10 Posted September 8, 2014 I will say I just skipped replacing the points and installed a new Mr Gasket pump. We all know the points on these things fail, and it seldom seems to be at a time when you can fix it easily. So I just cut to the chase and replaced the pump once and wont have to worry about one failing. Replacing the points certainly is a good option for those who want to go that route. At least that option is there, unlike the rear shock delma of only certain suppliers. The problem with this repair is you MUST shut the fuel petcock off when the engine is not running. Forget this step and you may get a engine hydraulic lock!
djh3 Posted September 8, 2014 #11 Posted September 8, 2014 I have not shut the petcock off in over 6 months since I put it on. Only when I have pulled the fuel tank. After reading several posts and talking to some with this pump and the similar "aircraft" type with the check valve found that most run this pump now and none of us have had the problem of flooding the carbs. I can see if the vent was not working correctly it may pressurize the tank if it got hot and force fuel out, but no one I have talked to has had this issue.
Prairiehammer Posted September 8, 2014 #12 Posted September 8, 2014 I am also looking for points for my fuel pump can you give me the ordering information? Was it an exact match? The K&L on e-bay said it wasn't for a venture but the points look exactly like yours. The K&L Universal Point kit 18-4615 is available here for $24.43: http://www.powersportsuperstore.com/K-L-Supply-Universal-Fuel-Pump-Point-Switch-Kit-18-p/4606031.htm
ACE50 Posted September 8, 2014 #13 Posted September 8, 2014 I have not shut the petcock off in over 6 months since I put it on. Only when I have pulled the fuel tank. After reading several posts and talking to some with this pump and the similar "aircraft" type with the check valve found that most run this pump now and none of us have had the problem of flooding the carbs. I can see if the vent was not working correctly it may pressurize the tank if it got hot and force fuel out, but no one I have talked to has had this issue. The problem is, it's that one time a float sticks, then hydrolock and big problems. May never happen, may happen today. Heck, I shutoff fuel off with the stock fuel pump. Just a habit now.
Condor Posted September 8, 2014 #14 Posted September 8, 2014 The K&L Universal Point kit 18-4615 is available here for $24.43: http://www.powersportsuperstore.com/K-L-Supply-Universal-Fuel-Pump-Point-Switch-Kit-18-p/4606031.htm Thanks for the link Kev. I think it's time to pick up a set of those points. I just checked a set on the spare pump I picked up off eBay and they look pretty good, but the '99 pump is getting real quite so I think it's time to expand my 'stash' a bit...
peterbooth Posted September 8, 2014 Author #15 Posted September 8, 2014 The K&L Universal Point kit 18-4615 is available here for $24.43: http://www.powersportsuperstore.com/K-L-Supply-Universal-Fuel-Pump-Point-Switch-Kit-18-p/4606031.htm Shipping is $8.99 from this vendor making a total of $33.42. My original Quote was $30.70 with free shipping:cool10:
naturbar Posted September 8, 2014 #16 Posted September 8, 2014 Best of my knowledge there is no condenser on the fuel pump (which helps reduce point arching)....how about one of our resident electronic experts tell us how to wire one and if any automotive condenser would work. Thanks in advance for any input.
ACE50 Posted September 8, 2014 #17 Posted September 8, 2014 best of my knowledge there is no condenser on the fuel pump (which helps reduce point arching)....how about one of our resident electronic experts tell us how to wire one and if any automotive condenser would work. ya that!
vzuden Posted September 8, 2014 #18 Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) Originally Posted by djh3 View Post I have not shut the petcock off in over 6 months since I put it on. Only when I have pulled the fuel tank. After reading several posts and talking to some with this pump and the similar "aircraft" type with the check valve found that most run this pump now and none of us have had the problem of flooding the carbs. I can see if the vent was not working correctly it may pressurize the tank if it got hot and force fuel out, but no one I have talked to has had this issue I had hydro lock once. Left rear cylinder filled with fuel and luckily the piston was at the top of its travel so no damage. I shut the fuel off EVERY time since then. Edited September 8, 2014 by vzuden cant spell
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