VRO fuel side

[STEVE B]

I have a 1989 Johnson 90hp model TJ90TLCEM with a disabled VRO pump. A time or two last summer I suspected that I was having fuel pump problems. I have not been able to find which parts I need to rebuild the fuel side of the pump. Does anyone have this information or is there a fuel only pump I could use?

 

[SNUFFY]

I had a `97 225 Johnny ...when the pump went bad I was able to get one without the VRO part of the pump. It was somewhat cheaper than a full blown VRO fuel pump. I believe I ordered it thru my dealer Bunch Marine...a standard replacement part minus vro

 

[wrechin2]

If you look up a 88 special fuel pump it will allow you to use a "standard" pump. A 88 special was a 90HP without VRO. If you look on your port side of the intake towards the top near the carburetor, you will see there are 2 mouning screws bosses with a plug in between the 2 bosses. If you have this then the standard V-4 pump will work.</p>

Here is a good site to buy from. </p>

http://www.boats.net/parts/search/BRP/JOHNSON/1989/VJ88MSLCER%201989/FUEL%20PUMP%20-%2088%20MODELS/parts.html</p>

 

[Guest]

Steve, wrenchin is correct just change over to a standard fuel pump with 3 lines mix your gas at 50 to 1 16 oz of oil to six gallons of gas and go fishing

 

[wrechin2]

And a ton cheaper than the VRO pumps.

 

[STEVE B]

Thanks guys, that is the information I was hoping for. I do have a couple of questions. I assume the diaphragm is included in the fuel pump assembly, are other parts included also? Can I completely remove the VRO pump or are there safety switches that require it to be there?

 

[wrechin2]

It will come as a kit with gasket and all. You wil also need to order PN# 0321164 which is a plug for the pulse limiter on the VRO. That and some fuel line and you wil be ready to. You will simply have a electrical plug from the VRO that you will need to secure to the main harness. Pretty simple job. Hardest part will be getting the VRO pump off. Just my .02