4 wire to 3 wire VRO. Bought wrong pump

[DaMightyWackO]

I have a 1986 60HP Johnson.
Wanted to replace the VRO pump, but as the title says, i bought the wrong VRO pump. 5004558 instead of the 5004559
My engine has a 3 Wire connector en my new pump has the 4 wire connector.

I hope there is a way to convert it my self? (don't want to order a new pump, time, costs etc.)

Can anyone help me out on this one?

 

[CharlesW]

Re: 4 wire to 3 wire VRO. Bought wrong pump

I don't remember the part number, but the 4 wire pump I replaced a 3 wire pump with on my 1986 40 hp came with instructions on how to make the conversion.
It's been 2 or 3 years since I did it, but it seems like it was pretty easy to do.
Maybe your dealer or possibly another member can supply you with the instructions.
I can check at the lake and see if I kept them, but I wouldn't be able to help you until Sunday evening when we get home.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: 4 wire to 3 wire VRO. Bought wrong pump

http://www.outboardmotor.biz/t/004967.html

 

[seahorse5]

Re: 4 wire to 3 wire VRO. Bought wrong pump

I have a 1986 60HP Johnson.
Wanted to replace the VRO pump, but as the title says, i bought the wrong VRO pump. 5004558 instead of the 5004559
My engine has a 3 Wire connector en my new pump has the 4 wire connector.

Take it back to the dealer and ask to exchange it. If they won't then ask for one of the extra 4 wire harness connectors that comes with the correct kit, along with the instruction pamphlet. Mechanics always have those extra wires and booklets stuffed into drawers or laying on a shelf somewhere.

 

[DaMightyWackO]

Re: 4 wire to 3 wire VRO. Bought wrong pump

Take it back to the dealer and ask to exchange it. If they won't then ask for one of the extra 4 wire harness connectors that comes with the correct kit, along with the instruction pamphlet. Mechanics always have those extra wires and booklets stuffed into drawers or laying on a shelf somewhere.

Well that is no option. I live in the a beautiful country call the Netherlands. (Thats why i need a boat, cause if the sea rises i'm 3 meters below it )

I ordered the pump on ebay in the US, cause of the huge price differences. At that time didn't know that a had a 3 wire (beginners learning). I have the engine service manual and i have Seloc Online. Seloc doesn't mention VRO upgrades.

So i was hoping to do it my self.

 

[DaMightyWackO]

Re: 4 wire to 3 wire VRO. Bought wrong pump

http://www.outboardmotor.biz/t/004967.html

Alright thanks, i'm going to make a picture, cause i need to be sure we are talking about the same wire.

The lowest wire in the pictures is purple is that the right one? In the second photo i added a mark.

 

[DaMightyWackO]

Re: 4 wire to 3 wire VRO. Bought wrong pump

Okay tried the purple wire marked on the photo and the VRO pump en systemcheck? gauge works perfect!


Thanks guys!

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: 4 wire to 3 wire VRO. Bought wrong pump

Glad to hear it worked out...