40HP Johnson Oil VRO

[orettes]

I am having trouble starting motor after the boat sits for a week or two. What I have been told is the VRO for the oil is leaking oil into the carb. Can this be true? If so what can be done? Should I replace the VRO unit? I might not be totally sure what that unit is called. Can anyone recommend a good manual? The device is to the right side of the carbs looking at the motor in the boat. Any help will be apprecieated.
Orettes

 

[Rick.]

Re: 40HP Johnson Oil VRO

I've got a 95 - 40 HP that is hard to start after a few days of not running. I can't see how the oil would be filling the carbs. as the oil tank is vented. I just got this motor and at present I'm hoping I'm just needing to learn how it likes to start. When mine does start I get a fair bit of smoke for the first 15 seconds so it seems to me like it's flooded. Day to day it starts like a charm. I'll be watching your post as it may help me as well. Best of luck. Rick.

 

[orettes]

Re: 40HP Johnson Oil VRO

Rick
Thanks for the reply. Same here day to day starts up no issues, turn the key. The information that I got about oil leaking/filling the carb I got online from a Johnson Outboard Mechanic. I am hoping for some insight from others. I would like to just start the motor and go.

Regards,
Orettes