1984 Johnson 115hp VRO-or no-VRO?

[Strauser24]

I bought a boat from a man that had a 1976 200hp evinrude on it, i had to sell the engine because it wa sto big for the boat, i just bought a boat with a 1984 johnson on it. how and what should i do about the VRO? the boat that i am taking the 115 hp off has the oil tank and all. could you tell me how to unhook it so i can pre-mix the fuel or should i just keep the VRO? i have been reading some posts that are against the oil injection. just wondering what is best for the life of the engine.<br /><br />Thank you,<br />Jeff

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 1984 Johnson 115hp VRO-or no-VRO?

Welcome Jeff!!<br /><br />Personally I have no problem with the old VRO system. I would suggest that it be upgraded to the new style OIS pump. They are much better pumps and use a straight ratio (it will vary some but basically a straight ratio). <br /><br />You'll hear a lot of people blame a lot of problems on the oil injection but when it comes right down to it, it wasnt an injection problem. <br /><br />Keeping water out of the oil tank is probably the biggest thing we see around here. The pump will pump water just as good as it pumps oil. <br /><br />The bottom line is -- whatever you feel most comfortable with.