I'm using one of them there old crappy CRT monitors, so I can't make out that many details in pictures. But a true XP is a rarety anymore. I had a chance to buy 2 of them one time, but it was before I knew what they were:nut:. If I still could get them now, he only wanted $700 for 2 complete engines. One of them needed 2 pistons, and the other ran.

i have 2 sets of XP carbs. they have hugh throats on them suckers.

wow thanks guys.
I guess this opens a whole new door. My question now is one how do I protect it (what should I be looking for problems wise).

Then what should I do about the VRO. I've tried to read an much on them as I can, and I think I understand what they are all about. Not knowing the history of the motor I just want to make sure everything is working right.

I've done the lower gear oil
rebuilt the carbs
changed the impeller
starting silanoid

I was thinking of ordering new thermos

anything else?

I know boats enough to get by (sailed all my life), but not motors

Thanks a lot.

Being an 86 it may need the updated T-stats in it. Ditch the VRO and cap the oil inlet off with the OMC cap, and pre-mix it 50:1. It'll be a little smoky at idle, but the mosquitos will hate you:clap:. Also make sure that the valve on the throttle linkage that has lines hooked to it is good and leaking. T-stats and that valve play a HUGE part in how well these engines idle, or how HORRIBLE some of them can idle. Most people overlook this area for engine performance concerns.

THANKS!!!
I was looking online and found these? I just want to double check the part numbers and if you guys know of a cheaper place before I order them.

http://www.dixiemarinesales.com/detail.aspx?ID=55





I can't thank you guys enough.
Any time your in Maine beers and fishing on me:beer:

If your going to the trouble to change the thermostats, might as well change the temperature (overheat) sensors.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...Picture205.jpg
replacing it and t-stats.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...Picture300.jpg

That's a good price for the complete assembly. Don't forget the diaphrams/gasket's though. These will crack and cause the T-stats to not seat inside. You may also want to pull the old T-stats out first and check the condition of the rubber seals inside of the heads.

You have the wrong motor for him yours is a cross flow not even close to his. he has a looper with a totally different t-stat and head set up.


don't run 50:1 if you plan on running your motor at higher RPM's the VRO motors at 4000 RPM and above were oiled at 40:1 so best off to run 40 :1 premix with oil for safety

You know , it would have helped if I read the first post AND followed the link to his motors picture.
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/...gine.sized.jpg
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/...ine2.sized.jpg

Thanks Skools. Tsubaki Thanks for the help anyways.

I ordered the t-stats last night with the new gaskets.

I'm starting to work on a lot of other things too.

Moving the batteries forward
finishing the new deck I put on last year.
painting the hull
VRO will be gone (thanks to you guys)
New sound system
new springs/axels/tires/bunk brackets
t-stats/lower gear oil/ decarb/
new to me gps
maybe a fishfinder if the gov check really does come though

wow thats more then I thought now that I list it.


THANKS