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    New VRO/fuel pump, oil reservoir 3/4 full, still have VRO alarm every 40 seconds

    I replaced my VRO with a DFI re-man unit, engine runs fine, it is getting oil, the oil reservoir is 3/4 full, yet I'm still getting the 40 second alarm on my Evinrude 140 V4. What now?
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    relaced VRO/ ignition & trim dead now, related?

    I just installed a re-man VRO from DFI on my 94 140 Evinrude. I didn't test it immediately afterward, went back the next day and now the trim, ignition and initial alarm horn don't do a thing. Could the new VRO cause this? I haven't replugged in the old VRO to test yet, came home to get my...
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    Evinrude VRO/Fuel Pump

    I have to replace my 140 (94) fuel pump, do I need to get rid of the VRO, if so how? The repair manuals are grossly insuficient for info. Should I spend $242 on a new VRO fuel pump? What about repair kits?
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    ground wire at fuel filler neck???

    While rewiring my front nav lights, I discovered a ground wire connected to my fuel filler neck that went nowhere as what ever wire was connected before was pulled loose. What would the purpose of this wire be? The boat is a Sunbird Neptune 202 Walk around cuddy.
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    Fuel Problem

    I took the boat out today and discovered I have some kind of fuel problem. The engine, a 1994 Evinrude 140 HP V4 (6cyl gearcase) started acting as though it was running out of fuel. The squeeze bulb (the one used for priming) was flat. That is to say it wasn't hard like it was full of fuel. I...
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    opinions needed please!

    I am looking for opinions on the following- I am trying to decide between a new 2002 Pro Line 22 Walk w/200 hp Mercury O/B or new 22 Walk Wellcraft w/ 175 Johnson. Each boat is priced and trailer about the same.
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    Oil alarm

    This question is directed primarily to John from Illinois, however other responses ae welcome. My alarm on my 1994 Evinrude 140 sounds every 40 seconds for awhile then stops and will start again. There is plenty of oil in the reservoir and I think it is getting oil to the motor/fuel(as it smokes...
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    alarm (whistle sound)

    I have a 1994 Evenrude 140 v4 w/v6 lower unit, when I first turn the ignition to the on position there is an audible whistle for a second. Yesterday, the whistle kept occurring every few seconds while I was cruising at speed (4700-5000RPM), what is causing this alarm whistle to do this?
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