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    Default 1998 3cyl evinrude 50hp MODs

    Hey guys I just got a 1998 3cyl evinrude 50hp and im looking to do some work to it. Where is the best place to start, It’s completely stock?

    Should I get rid of the oil injection?
    What’s the best prop for this motor?

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    Find 70hp carbs and put those on. If VRO works its good for regular boating.
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    And the head has a lower compression I believe. They have different part number and wouldn't surprise me if the timing is different also.
    All the above should turn it into a 70 HP
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    Default VRO on Evinrude and Johnsons

    Quote Originally Posted by hupiveneilija View Post
    Find 70hp carbs and put those on. If VRO works its good for regular boating.
    15 years ago, I ran across a man in Iowa who had bought out BRP's "Stuff" when the took over Evinrude.

    We were race 45 SS at the time and I liked Big 100 Blocks and little 100 blocks. This gentleman also had like new cowlings, and some 15 cylinder blocks

    I bought every 100 long block he had which was 15 or 22. Anyway, everyone of them has "Scuffed" pistons because the VRO failed. I got either 22 cowling or 15...Get confused.

    I did get 6-15 blocks for $25 EACH. Bill Boyes with with me and we went to the Winter Nationals in Louisiana straight from Iowa.

    I sold the blocks the first day we were at the Winter Nationals for $100. Bill thought I made a "TON" of profit. I felt I helps guys find parts!

    We made some darn good 45's out of those fresh water blocks.

    I just think and thought the the VRO was just one more nail in OMC's coffin. Everytime I ever saw an OMC with VRO, it was "BLOWN UP"....
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    True! But so it happens, we have 1997 70hp with Vro in our summercabin and works flawless!
    In my Argo ive deleted it in a favor of electric pump and 24:1 premix����.

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    Default Evinrude 70 hp Intake Carbs and Primer

    Quote Originally Posted by Emustard View Post
    Hey guys I just got a 1998 3cyl evinrude 50hp and im looking to do some work to it. Where is the best place to start, It’s completely stock?

    Should I get rid of the oil injection?
    What’s the best prop for this motor?
    these will help

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    Quote Originally Posted by MODIFIEDOUTBOARD View Post
    these will help

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    Carbs/intake gone sold
    carbs sold / heads available in future

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    Keep in mind that if you run carbs from anything else but the oval port carbs, you will have to rejet the carbs accordingly.
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