Stupid question of the day ... how do I tell if my injector pump is mechanical or hydraulic? I have a Westerbeke 40 in my 1978 365 ketch, and probably need to replace the #1 injector line, which is part #46 on the parts diagram. But the parts description lists 4 different options for #46, based on engine and if the injector pump is hydraulic or mechanical. I'm thinking I need #46-4, which is described as "mech pump 107-108-ED", but these lines aren't cheap, and I don't want to order the wrong part.
Secondary stupid question of the day, since the W40 is a Perkins4-108, is it cheaper to get the injector line from a Perkins dealer than a Westerbeke dealer?
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Any way to your question. You should absolutely check pricing from other sources.
Case in point. Years ago ( More than 15) I needed to replace the raw water pump on my westerbeke. Hanson Marine quoted me either $300 or $600. They asked if I wanted it with or with out the pressed on pulley. That was $100 extra as I remember.
A member of this wonderful site said " It is a Perkins 107". I had no idea what that meant!!!
Well I learned. I contacted a Perkins dealer servicing the farming Industry in upstate New York. The counter guy was beyond helpful. He said I could have it with or without the pulley. With was $5.00 less with pulley without it was $110.00. Guess which one I ordered.
There was a difference however the Westerbeke was red, the Perkins was black.
By the way, it's still black.
Good luck
Henri
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I found it was far cheaper and easier to go to a good injection shop and have one custom made for me.