ContinuousWave   Whaler   Moderated Discussion Areas   ContinuousWave: Whaler Repairs/Mods   Convert 1987 Johnson 40 VRO to non-VRO    search | FAQ | profile | register | author help

Author	Topic:   Convert 1987 Johnson 40 VRO to non-VRO
ShenandoahIndian	posted 07-31-2009 11:41 AM ET (US)         I have a 1987 Johnson 40 that has a leaking fuel pump. I want to replace the VRO fuel pump with a non-VRO fuel pump. Does someone have a OMC number for the non-VRO fuel pump? Also if there is anything else I need to do in this process please let me know. The VRO unit is very old and the VRO fuel pump is very expensive. I have made my mind up that this is what I'm going to do so no need to discuss the pros and cons of VRO versus non-VRO on this post?
ShenandoahIndian	posted 07-31-2009 11:42 AM ET (US)             Model number: J40ECUD
Jeff	posted 07-31-2009 11:49 AM ET (US)             It is a easy conversion and a cheaper way to go than replacing the VRO. Just connect the in and out fuel lines to the standard fuel pump and you are good to go. Part # is 0389338. It is about $100. Here is a great resource for all OMC / BRP product part catalogs with exploded views of the assemblies. http://shop2.evinrude.com/ext/index. aspx?s1=ca44f5c315488261c9da42d3d76d9605
Tohsgib	posted 07-31-2009 12:04 PM ET (US)             The last I heard(about 8 months ago) was that the non-VRO pump is now the same or almost the same price as the VRO pump which is about $375. I would look for a used or new unit on E-Bay or boat shops. Now this was for V6 outboards, the same might not be true for 40's. My 1994 VRO I just disconnected it and plugged the oil line and unplugged the sender so it would stop beeping at me. You can do this if you find a cheap VRO pump but want to premix.
Tohsgib	posted 07-31-2009 12:04 PM ET (US)             PS my bud has a couple 40's that are blown up, I will ask him if he has a good used pump.
ShenandoahIndian	posted 07-31-2009 12:07 PM ET (US)             Thanks Bigshot... let me know. Also if they have a nice cowl hood for a good price I may be interested.
ShenandoahIndian	posted 07-31-2009 12:12 PM ET (US)             I'm sorry... Cowl Hood = Motor Cover Jeff, the wesite is great. Thanks for sharing.
ShenandoahIndian	posted 07-31-2009 12:20 PM ET (US)             Just checked with our local OMC shop and the new non-VRO fuel pump cost just under $100. Ebay has a few of the new non-VRO pumps listed for around $50.
Tohsgib	posted 07-31-2009 12:31 PM ET (US)             Buy a new one then. Like I said this was on a V6 so I guess the smaller hp is not bad. He has a couple cowls but for a navy Evinrude. My bud has a nice 50hp 1985 cowl for a johnson that would fit.
ShenandoahIndian	posted 07-31-2009 02:37 PM ET (US)             The 40/50 emblem may be replacable. See if you can get a price and picture of the hood. My hood is decent just has the fiberglass chipped badly in the corners. If I can find a replacement for a good cost I would consider purchasing it. Thanks.
ShenandoahIndian	posted 08-03-2009 05:54 PM ET (US)             Just in case anyone is using this for future reference... the correct fuel pump number I think is 0398338. I think Jeff just had a couple digits in the wrong order. Easy mistake to make.
Tohsgib	posted 08-04-2009 12:00 PM ET (US)             I have not seen him but I will.
ShenandoahIndian	posted 08-05-2009 11:23 AM ET (US)             okay. its no hurry. thanks

Hop to: ContinuousWave: The Whaler GAM or General AreaContinuousWave: Whaler MarketplaceContinuousWave: Whaler Repairs/ModsContinuousWave: Whaler PerformanceContinuousWave: Cetacea CommentsContinuousWave: Small Boat ElectricalContinuousWave: Trips and RendezvousContinuousWave: Post-Classic Whalers