Vro replacement to standard fuel pump

[DenhamDan]

HI guys I have a 1986 Evinrude 40 hp E40ELCDE I just got this boat in on a trade and the previous owner tried to repair the vro by putting J-B Weld all over it due to a leak I want to switch over to standard fuel pump and already purchased one with the part number of 438559. The last guy had already removed the vro and I have no idea where to mount or what lines go where and what I need to modify to get on the water before it' to late this year

 

[Bluedogfishing]

I also have been thinking about changing my VRO to a regular pump on my 87 90hp Evinrude. I have been looking for a decent instruction sheet on it but have not found one. It seems like there are a couple of ways to do it so I just get confused on it. Hopefully someone will chime in that has already done it because I know there are a lot out there that have done it.

 

[DenhamDan]

I have watched a lot of YouTube videos but there isn't much if any to show the steps and fuel line placement. I dont really want to buy a manual for this because of the limited use in this situation

 

[alldodge]

Have a look here. it might help
https://forums.iboats.com/forum/eng...11047-88-johnson-40hp-convert-vro-to-std-pump

https://forums.iboats.com/forum/eng...-replace-a-vro-pump-with-a-standard-fuel-pump

 

[racerone]

A 2 hose / barb pump will mount directly over the pulse port on the side of the top cylinder.-----That pump part # can be found on parts lists for the 48 HP 2 cylinder motor for many years.

 

[jakedaawg]

Personally I would have gone with a 2 hose pump but the three hose can work.

you will find two bosses already drilled and tapped that that pump will mount on. Run a fuel line from the pulse limiter where the old VRO got its pulses to the pulse barb on new pump. Fuel in to fuel in and out to out....easy peasy.

just leave wires disconnected and remove oil tank.

 

[jakedaawg]

Bluedogfishing start your own thread with model number of your motor. It's a little different if it's a looper.

 

[Bluedogfishing]

Bluedogfishing start your own thread with model number of your motor. It's a little different if it's a looper.

OK, Thanks.