How to Repair Evinrude or Johnson VRO FUEL PUMP .... Replacing Diaphragm Removing outboard fuel pump

How to Repair Johnson or Evinrude VRO FUEL PUMP Replacing the Diaphragm Removing outboard fuel pump. The diaphragm was cracked and the motor was not getting gas and would only run if I manually pumped the fuel bulb. Stop and start, Stop and start, Stop and start.

[@richardbyrum4618]

I have an older 1996 model 70 horsepower Johnson VRO. not currently having trouble with a fuel pump but I feel as though now I could troubleshoot one after watching your video so thanks for posting! Beautiful family and wonderful memories you're making with your children! They will remember that trip for the rest of their lives!

[@anval1257]

Very good video , Very beautyful family !! Thank You Pal !!

[@youcanfixit3721]

Please Leave any questions, I or another viewer will respond. This may help save you time as well. Thanks For viewing - Your comments and questions are important...

[@roonbooks1418]

Thanks for the bonus pice,GREAT.im about to soon remove my vro.ill have more room so I can add a permanent fuel tank in that area

[@denispyro4919]

Great video !! I will be doing this on the weekend 👍🏽

[@youcanfixit3721]

Hope it went well

[@denispyro4919]

@@youcanfixit3721 started right up

[@youcanfixit3721]

@@denispyro4919 That's what I like to hear! Glad it went smooth!

[@b_aleman]

That's what it's all about. Spending time with the family!

[@kyleandersen5631]

Great video know what I'm going to work on tomorrow my fuel pump on my 50 hp Johnson leaks I inherited the boat from a relative it has sat sence 2005 changed the spark plugs an gave her some gas an started right up but squirting fuel out of the fuel pump so will see if I can get it new guts like u did to urs

[@youcanfixit3721]

So did you end up repairing or replacing?

[@bmc2266]

I recently bought a boat with a 25hp Evinrude 1996. I noticed gaz was filling the oil tank. Would a bad diaphragm cause this type of issue?

[@PopHarris]

have a 1999 Johnson 115hp that won't idle very long without having to push choke on and when I run it up, it suddenly just stops like it gets no fuel. after it sits a minute, i can start it and it'll run until I goose it...would that be the fuel pump?

[@youcanfixit3721]

My VRO system just went out. When it was working the motor ran, but I had to pump the ball every 20 seconds to keep it running. I went through the hoses, connections, and checked to make sure I had the gas tank vented, checked to make sure water was spitting out, emptied out my old gas and refilled with fresh gas, checked the plugs and wires. Then I checked the pump. It wasn't horrible to work with. Probably take an hour to open it up and check it. Definitely worth the piece of mind. If your VRO is not working at all the motor will overheat and possibly be destroyed, but if it didn't get destroyed the first time it could start back up in a minute or so, when it cools. I'm sticking to premixing my fuel..... Best of luck...

[@PopHarris]

My motor shows the smoke, it's getting oil. I have a 15 gallon tank and up until this season has run fine. I don't think it's the oil. The bulb was collapsed the first time it happened, telling me it's between the bulb and tank. I replaced the bulb, the female fitting, and checked the tube into the tank, which doesn't have a filter on the end anymore (1984) Also, the engine never froze up...Today will replace the male fitting and gas line n see what that does. Ireally don't want to dig in for the fuel pump.

[@youcanfixit3721]

Check this out: www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/184182-primer-bulb-collapses-cuts-off-fuel.html#b Will give you more ideas

[@alangrant5278]

What symptoms did you have? I have the same engine and excessive blue smoke when starting after some days without use. Once warmed up there’s not smoke, nor when restarting while at sea. Anyone got any nuggets of wisdom?

[@youcanfixit3721]

Blue smoke signifies a rich mixture and too much oil is burning which could happen, but my diaphragm was cracked, so I wasn't getting my pump to push enough oil though, but symptoms could be different depending on what is wrong.

[@unclebillmc3929]

I bought a vro kit has a rubber O ring what is that for

[@lhub280]

ok help ,have a Johnson 150 vro runs like a top with the muffs,put it in the water an can not hardly even move the throttle an dies,but not ieverytime ,one day will stand boat strait up,then for 2 weeks wont run in water,then just one day put in an runs like a top the whole day,then back to falling on its face,

[@cornsnakefamily1641]

Did you ever figure anything out?

[@donaldvoss1645]

Is the diagram what kills the engine from the kill switch

[@youcanfixit3721]

Fellmarine posted this on the internet - Evinrude uses «Close to Stop» kill switch principle as standard. This means that the engine kill switch shorts circuits to stop the engine.

[@kyscott]

Did you fill the VRO with fuel before putting it back on ?my diaphragm was torn. I rebuilt mine and now out of nowhere I can not get the motor to fire off . It cranks and cranks and backfires but will never fire off. I cleaned carbs had no effect. I tried a regular fuel pump and nothing. I'm stuck. My starter just hammers it and it backfires every now and then. My starter had even started hanging up I've tried to start it so much.

[@georgebelanger]

Did you ever figure out your issue

[@kyscott]

@@georgebelanger I did not , sold the motor later

[@louisianag]

What fuel pump do I use when I bypass all this. 70hp 98 Johnson I'm going pre mix. Thank you

[@youcanfixit3721]

Call your local boat parts supplier and they'll let you know what specific one you need to order and the cost.

[@scottd3532]

If a vro pump fails your motor is screwed no questions asked..there a disaster waiting too happen..gas mixing doesnt fail...never

[@youcanfixit3721]

Amen...

[@johnc2040]

where did you buy the kit for the VRO

[@youcanfixit3721]

I only bought the Diaphragm from the marine shop, but you can look online too.