1989 - 40hp Johnson Fuel Pump / VRO disconnect directions

[Caddis295]

I found the thread that gave detailed instructions on how to remove the VRO and put in a new fuel pump to run 50:1.

For the life of me I cannot find the thread again. Can someone please direct me to the directions on how to swap out the VRO for the fuel pump for my 40hp Johnson.

Thanks a million!


Caddis295

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1989 - 40hp Johnson Fuel Pump / VRO disconnect directions

is your fuel pump side still working. if so you can easily and cheaply do this:

VRO still working.

To convert a still working VRO, disconnect the wiring harness to the VRO pump, also the harness to the oil tank.
You actually remove oil tank for more storage.

Now cut the oil line about 1 ? inchs from motor. Plug the oil line. I use a bolt and hose clamp.

Premix your fuel 50:1 TC-W3 outboard oil.

Disconnect fuel line to top carb, pump primer bulb, until you get mixed gas out of carb line. The gas will change color.

Connect carb line, go boating.
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if it is not you can go to the fuel pump only. remove the VRO, and it's wiring. on the port side of your motor you will find 3 bosses, 2 bolt holes, and center on with a plug in it. remove plug, install this.
http://www.iboats.com/Fuel-Pump-for...8270172--**********.692235767--view_id.174141
connect you incoming line and out line, plug the pulse line under the carb.

pump you premixed fuel into the motor and go boating.

 

[Caddis295]

Re: 1989 - 40hp Johnson Fuel Pump / VRO disconnect directions

Tash,

The boat has been sitting for over 8 years, so I don't know if the VRO is working or not. I purchased the new fuel pump so I am probably going to go with the new pump. I hate to think that the VRO works still and discard the system, but I prefer to be safe than sorry.

Is there a way to see if the VRO is still working?


Caddis295

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1989 - 40hp Johnson Fuel Pump / VRO disconnect directions

you are doing the correct thing, in those circumstances.

 

[terryleenewlife]

Re: 1989 - 40hp Johnson Fuel Pump / VRO disconnect directions

you are doing the correct thing, in those circumstances.

i think im having trouble with my fuel pump its a VRO 40 hp johnson outboard ,,, i was able to keep my boat running , by pumping the fuel bulb , is this a sign my pumps going ? and if so can i replace it with whats been talked about ,,,,,,,,,,help and just how hard is this to replace , im not that mechanicly inclinded ... terry