Macwrench
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- Jul 27, 2008
- Messages
- 41
Being a new (old) boat owner, I've been lurking these forums for a few weeks. Today I repaired my 94 140 with what I learned here. Thanks guys! My motor would run on the hose for about a minute, and then would die unless you pumped the bulb. I thought fuel pump so I searched topics. Turns out that was correct. I removed the VRO2 fuel pump today and installed a fuel-only replacement. (It's been premixed for a while) It wasn't cheap, but it fixed it. I also disassembled the old VRO2 pump and discovered the fuel bellows cracked the full circumference along with the plastic center cracked. I'm glad I didn't get the repair kit. This pump also came with a new pulse limiter.
**Shameless plug** Kevin at Kevins boat and motor repair (Telephone Road, Houston, TX) was super! He discussed my problem, showed me parts, breakdowns, etc. He even suggested I clean the thermostats and told me how to do it. I could have thanked him and walked out, but decided to buy my pump from him even though it would be cheaper on the internet. He had it the next day! Great guy. And remember, keep your money local and support the one's that support you!
**Shameless plug** Kevin at Kevins boat and motor repair (Telephone Road, Houston, TX) was super! He discussed my problem, showed me parts, breakdowns, etc. He even suggested I clean the thermostats and told me how to do it. I could have thanked him and walked out, but decided to buy my pump from him even though it would be cheaper on the internet. He had it the next day! Great guy. And remember, keep your money local and support the one's that support you!