1985 evinrude 50 hp. vro

jerkoz

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bought a evinrude 50hp vro that runs smooth and strong, idles fine and starts quick. every once in a while the warning horn will sound when starting for a about (1) second or (2) and then stop.usually after sitting for a couple of days.after that it never does it the rest of the day.here different opinions on removing pump and running 50-1 mixture. i carry a bottle of oil just in case it ever fails when i'm out on the water.your opiniuns would be appreciated. thanks
 

steelespike

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Re: 1985 evinrude 50 hp. vro

I had 2 87s ,one had VRO ,as it aged I didn't trust it. Had it disabled about 10 years ago.
Chickens way out?But have felt at ease since.
 

Haffiman

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Re: 1985 evinrude 50 hp. vro

Constant beep or short repeated beeeps?
Constant is temp, short repeated is No-oil.
 

boobie

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Re: 1985 evinrude 50 hp. vro

IMHO I'd disconnect the vro oiling system and use 50:1 premix. If it has the orginal vro, beware.
 
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