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normil1

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"I just acquired a 1989 basstr

"I just acquired a 1989 basstracker with a 50 hp. evinrude. This was a 1 owner boat with very few hrs. on it, but a lot of time in storage. After cleaning carbs, lubeing everything, etc.I was advised to remove the vro system as the early ones were not considered reliable.I plugged the hose at the motor, cut brown wire at the resevoir, and removed resevoir, mixed gas at 16/6 ratio. I'm still getting a beep (20 sec. interval) is there another wire I missed?? if so, where? Motor runs well, no power cutback, just the beeping. Any help will be greatly appreciated!!!"
 
"un-plug at VRO pump....its to

"un-plug at VRO pump....its too early in the morning for me to figure out a 16/6 ratio, but u need to be at 50/1....1 pint of oil to 6 gal gas."
 
"is this just a plug-in wire a

"is this just a plug-in wire and is it color coded?? Exactly where on pump should it be located?? Owned a couple boats, but never have done any work on motors myself.At age 60 I figure it's time to learn. 16/6 is 16oz. oil to 6 gal. gas I think it equals 50-1,but I may have misfigured.Anyway, thanks for the help. I'm planning to give this boat to my grandson this spring, as a graduation present, and I want it to be running good."
 
"its a round blk rubber connec

"its a round blk rubber connector--
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"Thanks a bunch, jwbmarine,I b

"Thanks a bunch, jwbmarine,I believe I'll be able to find it now. Guess I should order a manual."
 
"The 20 secopnd beep indicates

"The 20 secopnd beep indicates a low oil level in the oil tank.

(VRO Changeover Judgement Call)
(J. Reeves)

The VROs first came out in 1984 and have been upgraded quite a few times. In my opinion, back around 1988, they had perfected them but I think that they were upgraded even more since then. As long as the warning system is operating as it should, I feel quite at ease with them.

Some boaters have voiced their thoughts such as "What if that overpriced plastic horn should fail while I'm under way for some reason, and the VRO decides to fail five minutes later?" Obviously that would result in a big problem which really brings their fears into view.

The word "ease" is the key word though. If one has the slightest feeling of being ill at ease with that setup, then they should take the route they feel more at ease with. A judgement call each individual would need to make on their own.

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(VRO Pump Conversion To Straight Fuel Pump)
(J. Reeves)

You can convert the VRO pump into a straight fuel pump, eliminating the oil tank and VRO pump warning system, but retain the overheat warning setup by doing the following:

1 - Cut and plug the oil line at the engine so that the oil side of the VRO pump will not draw air into its system. Trace the wires from the back of the VRO to its rubber plug (electrical plug) and disconnect it.

2 - Trace the two wires from the oil tank to the engine, disconnect those two wires, then remove them and the oil tank.

3 - Mix the 50/1 oil in the proper amount with whatever quanity fuel you have. Disconnect the fuel line at the engine. Pump the fuel primer bulb until fuel exits that hose with the tint of whatever oil you used. Reconnect the fuel hose.

That's it. If you want to test the heat warning system to ease your mind, have the key in the on position, then ground out the tan heat sensor wire that you'll find protruding from the cylinder head. The warning horn should sound off.

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