New VRO pump - failed after 3 months

[Muddy Paws]

Hey folks,<br /><br />Haven't been here in a while, and that's a good thing since I'm usually here when I have problems.<br /><br />I did have an issue over the last two weekends with a fuel delivery problem - engine would loose RPM's and die while running (all speeds). I could keep her running by constantly sqeezing the bulb. After checking for leaks, restrictions and bad fuel, I reluctantly tore into the new VRO pump I bought about 3 months ago.<br /><br />Problem found - a small tear in the air motor diaphram. Now, the question is, do I just buy a new diaphram and be done with it, or do new parts generally come with some sort of warranty?<br /><br />I'm happy to have found the problem, but these pumps are pricey, and I would sure expect more than 3 months out of one. <br /><br />Thoughts?

 

[seahorse5]

Re: New VRO pump - failed after 3 months

If the pump was purchased from an authorized dealer, it comes with a 1 year parts AND labor warranty.

 

[h_lankford]

Re: New VRO pump - failed after 3 months

here's what I did with my 86 Johnson 60hp (an absolute piece of junk from day one). After two VRO failures, I just said chuck-it.<br /><br />The first time, I had no oil pressure, fortunately died at the dock. The second time was excessive oil usage, twice the normal rate and lots of smoke.<br /><br />I just emptied the oil reservoir, disconnected the wire to the oil pressure alarm so it would not bother me, and ran premixed 50:1. So the VRO just sits there pumping gas, but no oil.

 

[Muddy Paws]

Re: New VRO pump - failed after 3 months

Thanks for the replies. Also, the bad diaphram was not the air motor, but the one for fuel.<br /><br />Since I purchaced on line (Mastertech) and installed it myself. And then disasembled it to find the problem, will the warranty still be honored?<br /><br />I actually used the diaphram from my old pump as a replacement. It is old, but in much better shape than the one in the new pump!<br /><br />I really don't like the idea of pre-mixing. That's why I decided to spend the bucks on a brand new VRO pump.

 

[seahorse5]

Re: New VRO pump - failed after 3 months

Since 1998, you can buy all the needed internal parts for the pumps. They are listed in the accessories parts book.<br /><br /> A fuel diaphragm repair kit is #436095 for around $20.