1989 Evinrude VRO 70hp fuel pump switch

joho5

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I want to eliminate potential problems now and in the future, so do they sell regular fuel pumps for this model where I just premix the gas...that is what I do now anyway and just have the oil line plugged.

I am having symptoms of a fuel pump problem now and just wanted to replace with a cheap regular fuel pump.

I cant find one for a 70hp though.
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: 1989 Evinrude VRO 70hp fuel pump switch

this one will work and will use the existing pulse line. just make a plate to mount it.

Part Number: 0385784
Description: FUEL PUMP AY
Pack Qty: 1
Dimensions: 3.50 x 3.50 x 2.25 (in)
Weight: 0.44 lbs
Equivalent Parts: 0395712,0398385,0433390,0438559
 

seahorse5

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Re: 1989 Evinrude VRO 70hp fuel pump switch

I am having symptoms of a fuel pump problem now and just wanted to replace with a cheap regular fuel pump.

A regular fuel pump such as the one in the previous post isn't cheap, it's around $100.

Go to a 1983 parts book and pick out the fuel pump, hoses, and other parts needed to convert your 70hp to a regular fuel pump system. Make sure you test the boat's fuel system first for restrictions and air bubbles that will give similar symptoms.
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: 1989 Evinrude VRO 70hp fuel pump switch

the part listed above is for the 1983 70hp.
 

joho5

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Re: 1989 Evinrude VRO 70hp fuel pump switch

How would I check for bubbles? I cleaned the carbs but didn't rebuild them. I will probably do that along with replace the primer bulb to see if it cures the problem.
 

renvette2

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Re: 1989 Evinrude VRO 70hp fuel pump switch

Will this pump work for my 1991 60hp Johnson?
 

joho5

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Re: 1989 Evinrude VRO 70hp fuel pump switch

this one will work and will use the existing pulse line. just make a plate to mount it.

Part Number: 0385784
Description: FUEL PUMP AY
Pack Qty: 1
Dimensions: 3.50 x 3.50 x 2.25 (in)
Weight: 0.44 lbs
Equivalent Parts: 0395712,0398385,0433390,0438559

TD, is there a sierra or aftermarket brand of this part that will work? Or anyone can respond...I have a confirmed vro fuel pump out...just runs the fuel out of the bowls and have to repump it with the bulb to keep going.

like say, this one

http://www.iboats.com/Sierra_18_735...2660523--**********.338693441--view_id.174138
 

joho5

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Re: 1989 Evinrude VRO 70hp fuel pump switch

bump, I was going to try and buy this part today and the marine shops in the area close at noon today, central time.

thanks guys
 
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