1988 225hp Evinrude VRO

[John.F]

I will be taking off the VRO on my 88' 225 Evinrude. I phoned 3 Marine service shops,one says I need to change fuel pump, one say I dont need to change pump? The last one says it will be an easy swap? Is this true? He says all he'll do is pull off the oil line from the oil tank,plug it, disable the alarm. Is the first guy pulling my leg saying I need to put in a new fuel pump?<br />He says it will be a custom job,and it will include some drilling into my block???? Could I just do this job myself? Any input would be great,thanks..........John.

 

[JB]

Re: 1988 225hp Evinrude VRO

Hi, JohnF.<br /><br />I don't know about your 225, but on most OMC engines it can be done either way. Change to a non-VRO pump (easy swap) or simply plug off the oil side of the one you have.<br /><br />Both methods require disabling alarms, most remove the oil tank altogether.<br /><br />I am not aware that any drilling is needed.<br /><br />Maybe someone has experience with that engine and can add to or change my info.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[93bronco]

Re: 1988 225hp Evinrude VRO

i bumped up the topic "rebuild vs. new" , to aid you in doing the vro swap along with some other good info. good luck

 

[John.F]

Re: 1988 225hp Evinrude VRO

thanks a bunch 2K boat.<br />The info. is very helpfull to me.<br />thanks again............John.

 

[93bronco]

Re: 1988 225hp Evinrude VRO

no, thank iboats for having a great forum.<br />here is a good online detail parts reference-<br /> www.boaterssupply.com