'88 Evinrude 120..new to me

[capndan]

Took it for it's first run in several years today. Old gas, new plugs, ran better & better as I ran it...

Wondering about 2 things:

How can I tell if the oil pump is actually working?

Can I get a temp guage to alert me if the water pump/impeller quits working.

thanks,

DAn L

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: '88 Evinrude 120..new to me

For peace of mind give it a water pump service.
If in doubt about the pump mixing oil then mix the gas at 50 to 1 and mark the oil tank level. compare the amount gone from the oil tank to the amount of gas used. Premixing will make certain that your motor is getting the lubrication it needs and running double oil if the pump is working properly will do no harm.
My 2 cents

 

[ezeke]

Re: '88 Evinrude 120..new to me

Temp gauge is easy on your motor, just set the sender in the pre-drilled blind hole in the cylinder head and run the wire to the gauge at the helm. You will need 12 volts to the gauge. http://www.downloadingfiles.co.uk/teleflexfiles/gauges/Outboards.pdf

 

[SparkieBoat]

Re: '88 Evinrude 120..new to me

I also recommend premixing your fuel, there are plenty of post in here on how to disconnect a VRO.

 

[capndan]

Re: '88 Evinrude 120..new to me

thank you for the responses.

BTW, what does "VRO" stand for, and what does it tell me about my engine?

 

[ezeke]

Re: '88 Evinrude 120..new to me

Variable-Ratio Oiling system: http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/VRO.html

The 1988 motors came with a VRO2 pump.