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OCMDJack	posted 09-10-2009 09:35 AM ET (US)         VRO unit in 2005 50hp Johnson has completely stopped. Can this be replaced by a regular fuel pump same as was on the older 48 hp?
seahorse	posted 09-10-2009 10:08 AM ET (US)             Yes
contender	posted 09-10-2009 11:19 AM ET (US)             You can rebuild the vro pump and just use the gas pump part/side, might be cheaper than purchasing a new fuel pump. Plug off the oil part, mix your oil and gas, get rid of your oil tank and lines, the engine will smoke a little more but never again worry about it not working.
pglein	posted 09-10-2009 11:49 AM ET (US)             Or you could just replace the fuel pump and use the engine as was intended.
tedious	posted 09-10-2009 03:22 PM ET (US)          The pumps are expensive (~$400) but the rebuild kits are cheap (~$20). From the original description, it's not really clear it's a pump problem - could be a blockage or air leak in the oil line. Tim

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