Finally got the XP150 finished...except...

<U>TE150SLCEM</U>

Okay, big thanks go out to ChampionMan http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/bows.gif , Gearcaseman http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/bows.gif , and I'm sure a few others http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif . I finally got everything back together and running. Had it down at the launch yesterday, and she ran like a beauty http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif .

However, I noticed some fuel dripping, and found that the housing on the VRO pump is cracked http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/mad.gif . Here are a couple of pictures of what I found (not that it really matters):
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I realize that the VRO2 pumps are not really considered "rebuildable," but the diaphragms and o-rings, and everything else look great. So my question is, is there any way to get my hands on a new housing?

I know some guys have removed the VRO2 pumps from their motors in favor of premix. Does anyone have one they'd be willing to offload cheap? I've pretty much maxed out the rebuild budget, and would love not to have to spend the money on a whole new VRO2 assembly, if I don't have to.

As always, I appreciate the knowledge and insight which is undoubtedly soon to be bestowed upon me. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif

sorry not trying to hijack but where did you get any manuals. This is the exact motor I have and was looking to see about getting some manuals

Let me see what I have for a body. You cannot move the oiler portion but the middle part is ok!

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Ken Cook Company is the only source I know of.

http://www.outboardbooks.com/i...71708

You'll need manual number <U>507757</U>. It's a factory manual, and well worth the money. You'll also find a very helpful parts breakdown at shop.evinrude.com on the electronic parts catalog. I think it's the best parts website I've ever seen.

http://shop2.evinrude.com/ext/...9839c

Your best resource, however, is definitely this board!! I broke the crankshaft in mine, and I just fired it up for the first time this weekend, thanks to ChampionMan and the other fine moderators and contributors on this board.


Good luck!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif

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Okay, thanks Fred. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/USA1.gif

Ive got a body with a bad diaphram off a 94 150 intruder if it will fit let me know and I'll get it to ya.

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That sounds excellent, Phil. It got the thumbs up from ChampionMan, so it must be good!! I sent you an IM.

Thanks!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif

Well, Stratos284 checked out his VRO pump, and the housing has a couple of cracks in it. Anyone else have one sitting in the scrap pile?

Thanks for checking yours out, Phil. At least you know you can throw it away now! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif

Pretty sure I have one shoot me your home addy via e-mail and I'll get it out to you.

Thanks Fred, will do! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif

Hey Scott, sorry for the delay,,,, Complete VRO went out today via USPS priority mail should be out your way by Thursday. Have fun it ain't new but it is a 4 wire and the housing is intact. Merry Christmas!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/cold1.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif

Sorry for the delay? Are you kidding me??? http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/bows.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/bows.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif

You are truly a class act, Fred http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/USA1.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/USA1.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/USA1.gif

http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/praying.gif Hopefully my next post will be a link to a video of my 'rude blazing down the lake!! I know DoferGofer is just dying to see that http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif

You have yourself a Merry Christmas, and stay warm! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/cold1.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/mug1.gif

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You are truly a class act, Fred http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/USA1.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/USA1.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/USA1.gif

http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/praying.gif Hopefully my next post will be a link to a video of my 'rude blazing down the lake!! I know DoferGofer is just dying to see that http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif

You have yourself a Merry Christmas, and stay warm! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/cold1.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/mug1.gif

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That's just one of the MANY reasons I call him my friend!!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/bows.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/bows.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif

What an awesome group of people we have here... Good job to you guys.... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/bows.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/bows.gif

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That's just one of the MANY reasons I call him my friend!!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/bows.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/bows.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif </TD></TR></TABLE>

None finer than ole' Freddy !!!!!................ http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif .........................Roger http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif

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Ruh-roh http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/eek.gif

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It'll be fine, or he wouldn't have sent it!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif

Got it in the mail yesterday. Crack free!!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif

I'll mount the oil side up to it hopefully tonight, and should be gettin 'er all mounted up this weekend. A few http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/mug1.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/mug1.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/mug1.gif and a break in the winter storm, and we'll go out for a test run http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/praying.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/cold1.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/praying.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/cold1.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/cold1.gif

Fred yer da bomb!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/bows.gif

Just make sure you put oil in the fuel tank also and mark your oil tank and prime the oil side. Mark your oil tank and make sure it is pumping. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif

Appreciate the reminder http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/USA1.gif
I actually already did that before I ran it the first time. Of course, since the pump was squirtin fuel, I didn't get to run it long enough for the oil level to drop.

Hopin for a break in the storms this weekend to run it again http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/cold1.gif

I'll let you know how it goes.

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You are truly a class act, Fred http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/USA1.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/USA1.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/USA1.gif



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It's Aliiiiiiive!!!! It's Aliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive, haahahahahahah!!!!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9...D550/ry%3D400/

Here's a picture of her running at about 3000 RPM (45 MPH). Only about 9 more hours of break-in time to go!!!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif

Looks like I'll be able to fish my favorite part of the year http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/cold1.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/mug1.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/cold1.gif

4-5 lb smallmouth 50' deep, and the lake all to myself. That's my idea of heaven!!!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif

Thanks a million, Fred!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Santa1.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif

OUTSTANDING JOB Scott!!!!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif She looks awesome!!! You are quite welcome glad I could help!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Santa1.gif

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Here's a picture of her running at about 3000 RPM (45 MPH). Only about 9 more hours of break-in time to go!!!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif

Looks like I'll be able to fish my favorite part of the year http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/cold1.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/mug1.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/cold1.gif

4-5 lb smallmouth 50' deep, and the lake all to myself. That's my idea of heaven!!!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif

Thanks a million, Fred!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Santa1.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif </TD></TR></TABLE>
Hmmmm, 3000 rpm (45 mph) and 4-5 lb smallmouth @50' deep lake?

Mighty deep lake and very fast boat. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/popcorn.gif

Yeah Melvin, I was out running laps for 2-1/2 hours today. With cool fall air, 1/2 full fuel tanks, empty livewells, and no fishing gear on board, I hit 70 MPH twice on the GPS http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/eek.gif. I only bumped it up to full power a couple of times. She's usually running in the mid-60's when loaded for fishing http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/glasses.gif

It gets kinda boring (and cold http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/cold1.gif ) running in circles, but I'm willing to follow the break-in procedure to the letter, after all the work I've done!!!

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