85 120hp Evinrude VRO pump needs nipple

Luna Sea

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Hi Guys, finally took the VRO pump apart, cleaned it and putting back together tonight. <br /><br />The top nipple (mixed fuel-out) seems to be missing. The 3/8” fuel line was stretched over a boss that measures 7/16” dia. and it’s about ¼” high. It’s got a tapered hole inside of it. I believe there was some kind of a nipple inside of there and have been thinking about making something to fit in there but I think I’ll stick with the way it was unless someone can make a better suggestion here. Work friends suggestions were all good but epoxying seems to be an issue with the old plastic??<br /><br />Have 2 rebuild kits (1 for each side) I ordered from masterteck. Have 1 large o-ring and one tiny one, extra pieces? The one that was in the vaccum port (approx. 5/8 dia.) I'll have to re-use as neither supplied is a close dia. match. <br /><br />Happy Boating, I mean Thanksgiving :D <br /><br />PS Anyone get a better price on the straight fuel pump other than the guy who spent $160 at Boat US last week?
 

Till

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Re: 85 120hp Evinrude VRO pump needs nipple

The best thing you could do is by pass VRO and run 50:1.
 

Dhadley

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Re: 85 120hp Evinrude VRO pump needs nipple

Even if you premix, it still has to be fixed since its the outlet nipple. We have epoxied plastic fittings - no problem. The size is kinda strange. Maybe it wasnt the right fitting anyway. <br /><br />Keep us informed and good luck!
 

Luna Sea

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Re: 85 120hp Evinrude VRO pump needs nipple

Thanks for the replies guys. The OD of the nub where there should have been a fitting coming out of was 7/16" so I stretched the 3/8" hose over it, like it was, but put a plastic right angle fitting to reduce the kinky 180 degree bend. Rebuilt VRO pump is working good in the barrel, mixed 1 tank of fuel till I can see if the reservoir goes down some. Then on to the next problem......... :D
 

Dhadley

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Re: 85 120hp Evinrude VRO pump needs nipple

Thanks for the update. So many times we never hear back.<br /><br />Good luck!
 
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