1986 vro pump and E10

[talkinghead4]

Hello Everyone,
I'm new to the forum have found this to be the best and most helpful forum on the internet. I have a 1986 John/Rude 140hp that was sitting up before
E10 was the "norm". Anyway, I went through the whole motor, used lots of Seafoam, cleaned the carbs , water pump, lower unit lube, ect. and even replaced the fuel line. Had her out four times and she is running like a champ.
The VRO pump is original. Will E10 effect the rubber in the pump like that of the hoses. Are the rebuild kits/new pumps alcohol resistant? Also what about the Primer solinoid (sp)? I hate being towed. I also use Startron to help with the E10 issues. Any advice will be appreciated.

Thanks,
talkinghead4

 

[talkinghead4]

Re: 1986 vro pump and E10

Oh, I forgot...VRO is disconnected and I run premix 50:1.

Thanks,
tlakinghead4

 

[dingbat]

Re: 1986 vro pump and E10

That fuel pump is now 23 years old. It should have been changed by now no matter what fuel your using.

 

[ebry710]

Re: 1986 vro pump and E10

Even though it doesn't really matter in your case, I think the VRO2 replaced the VRO so it could use 10% E. I believe there were kits that upgraded the VRO.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1986 vro pump and E10

change all fuel hoses to alcohol resistant, and you should be good to go. fuel pumps can last a long time.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=299680

when it dies >>>

Vro Replacement Fuel Pump Kit "no Oil"
(for Using Oil/gas Pre-mix In Fuel Tank)

#5007422 it is in the $300 range.


$100 range on larger motor you may have to use 2 of these.
Part Number: 0385784
Description: FUEL PUMP AY
equivalent part #s 0395712,0398385,0433390,0438559

 

[talkinghead4]

Re: 1986 vro pump and E10

Thanks,
This E10 stuff had me a bit concerned. I'll may go ahead and change it out during the off season anyway even though it may not be nesasary. That way I'll have a spare on board along with the ignition parts, prop, nut, thrush washer, cotter pin, fuel line, primer bulb, ect., ect...

Much Appreciated,
Talkinghead4 (Mark)