Johnson 60 cruising speed only if primed - Why ??

[freetime99]

Have replaced: fuel line & primer bulb, on-motor fuel filter(is no other),all connections to tank verified as tight.Cleaned both fuel tanks. The motor will idle well but when you put the gass down, after getting on plane, it will sputter, will run fine if you continue to squeeze primer bulb. Engine runs very smooth when getting fuel. It acts as if it's fuel starved. Is this a failing fuel-VRO pump ?? If so, where can I get a non-VRO, simple fuel pump? Local dealer says Bombardier no longer lists a conversion/simple fuel pump for the engine ( 1999 Johnson PLEEB- 60 hp 3cyl.). Does this sound like failing VRO pump ?? ( engine has very few hours on it but has been in use 8 yrs, capped off oil side when I bought it new)

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Johnson 60 cruising speed only if primed - Why ??

Vro Replacement Fuel Pump Kit "no Oil"
(for Using Oil/gas Pre-mix In Fuel Tank)

#5007422 it is in the $300 range.


$100 range on larger motor you may have to use 2 of these.
BRP Part Number: 0438559 you only need one pump of the 60 hp.
Description: FUEL PUMP AY

There is not an aftermarket pump.

 

[haulyard]

Re: Johnson 60 cruising speed only if primed - Why ??

i scrapped the vro pump on my 70 hp 1985 evinrude (that was having same problem as yours) ,i am using a late model 1959 fuel pump from a fat-fifty...
check ebay often you will find older fuel pumps $10-$20

 

[freetime99]

Re: Johnson 60 cruising speed only if primed - Why ??

Is it possible that the "Pulse Limiter" fitting could be clogged ? Does this happen often, where is it located in a 60Hp Model PL ? ( I rebuilt the VRO with a kit at 20 hours, motor only has 43 hrs total now ) . Ive read that it can become fouled and may make VRO not work to full capability ( I'm not using the oil side, just fuel ) Any suggestion about this ?