I searched, but didn't do very well. Anyway...

I have an old (1988) Johnson 110 VRO that needs some TLC. I would like to rebuild the carbs and examine the reed valves, and just some general stuff. I have the manual, but I would like to find a parts resource on the internet. We have no good boat shops in the area.

Anyone have a reliable web resource for outboard parts/rebuild kits/stuff?

Mark

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If you have a NAPA close by, what they don't have in stock, I've always had waiting on me the next day. I had a Mercury at the time and I "think" they manufacture the Sierra stuff. I have a Johnson now and I've gotten parts there for it too.

Man! That's what I call service! I have cruised and bookmarked both websites, and as a bonus, I  do have a NAPA not three miles from the house.

Time to give the ol' girl a long awaited tune up. Thanks to you all.

Rebuilding the carbs is OK.  Don't mess with the reeds, there's nothing wrong with them and the only way to get to them is to pull the whole intake off.  The reeds in those motors are pretty much bullet proof and in 45+ years I've ever seen a problem with them is when someone has tried to screw with them.  

Make sure you go through the linc and sinc and understand it very well.  It being off will create many kinds of running and idle problems.  The butterflys in both carbs have to be fully close at idle and open at the same time when throttle is applied, check them closely.  Also check/replace the roller on the throttle cam.  It's very common for the outer section to be torn up or missing on older motors.  

For the VRO part, at that age, it's not very reliable, either the fuel pump side will quite or, ever worse, the VRO side will quit and cost you a motor.  The newer 99 and later models added and extra wire and are a whole lot more reliable, they just cost almost $400.   You can buy a fuel pump only that mounts and looks the same but does not have the VRO for less than $200 and you have to premix your fuel.  Or, for approx $100 you can convert over to and electric pump and make life real simple.  No more pumping primer bulbs and starts like a DFI motor.

I don't know much but about them   but If you need any other info I will try to help.

Way2slow, Yep. I can see that you are not going to be much help on my motor issues.  

The thing is running kind of alright, but it doesn't like to launch. The hesitation is awful. Once it finally gets past whatever is wrong, it runs well. So, since hesitation is usually either timing or fuel delivery, I will ultimately be working out both. I have a well equipped mechanical/ machineshop (from my race car days) and after looking through the manual, shouldn't have any problems working on this outboard... other than maybe a few tips and tricks, such as you have already so kindly given

I will leave the reed valves alone.

The first thing the guy at the marina said ws " get the VRO off that motor!". So, as of right now, I have not changed fuel pumps, but I have deleted the tank and associated tubing (plugged off). I mix all fuel now. If I need to do more, I will do so.

I can see you will be a valuable resource for me in the future. Too bad for you, as I have many questions.  

Thanks,

Do the linc and sinc first and try that.  Make sure you have a whole roller on the throttle cam.  It should be about 3/8" in diameter and have a clear looking outer shell over a black inner.  A lot of times the clear outer shell is gone, leaving just the small black center.  This will throw your timing curve way off and cause a bog.  Carb butterfly's out of sinc will also cause it.

If all that's good, pull the carbs and clean them.  Then you get to go back through all the sinc again.

Clear shell of roller is missing. Will correct that first, then go from there.

Thanks W2S.