1998 3cyl evinrude 50hp MODs

[Emustard]

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?

[hupiveneilija]

Find 70hp carbs and put those on. If VRO works its good for regular boating.

[sharpeye Mike]

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

[Ron Hill]

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"....

[hupiveneilija]

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����.

[MODIFIEDOUTBOARD]

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

https://www.ebay.com/itm/132688744642?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2648



Carbs/intake gone sold

[MODIFIEDOUTBOARD]

these will help

https://www.ebay.com/itm/132688744642?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2648



Carbs/intake gone sold

carbs sold / heads available in future

[sharpeye Mike]

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