1986 Evinrude V6 (200 or 225)

[sailfish-steve]

My first post to this forum. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

I just purchased a 86 Evinrude V6 200 or 225 (cant tell which because the model number sticker is painted over). Anyway, the motor has set for a while and I am trying to get it running again. I was replacing the fuel hoses and noticed that it has two fuel pumps (438559) installed in series to replace the VRO. I'm assuming the reason for two pumps is for redundancy, but wonder if it's an acceptable configuration since one pump feeds the second which feeds the carbs. What do you guys think?

Thanks,
Steve

 

[boobie]

Re: 1986 Evinrude V6 (200 or 225)

Somebody replaced the vro with the fuel pumps from a cross v-6. If it works use it. Just remember to mix your fuel 50:1.

 

[sailfish-steve]

Re: 1986 Evinrude V6 (200 or 225)

Thanks for the reply. I have a ways to go before knowing if this works but Im assuming it will.

Steve

 

[Will Bark]

Re: 1986 Evinrude V6 (200 or 225)

When I bought my 1987 150hp Johnson 16 yrs ago it was set up the same way you are describing and I have not had any trouble with them at all. Premix 50:1 and everything is fine.

 

[sailfish-steve]

Re: 1986 Evinrude V6 (200 or 225)

Feeling better all the time. Thanks for the reply

Steve