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I’m sure you can find a used small OMC pump for much less money that will mount to bypass cover like it is supposed to. I’m not sure if the sierra direct replacements are more reasonably priced. I’m not sure if the fuel pump port hole is threaded, but you could surely install a nipple and install some other style pump if it is.
The carb is NG also? If so, only the 1959-60 carbs will work due the change in lower motor covers.
PS-Be careful if you choose to go the used OMC pump route, it must be oriented correctly or won’t work. Looks like the 60s-70s 6hp engines use the same replacement fuel pump, so a used on from a 6hp should work. Keep in mind that the little fuel pumps have a screen filter, so your engine’s externally mounted filter could be eliminated, although it can’t hurt to leave it there.