is this normal????

[KCMILLS]

noticed on my 200hp 1996 oceanpro (two stroke v6 vro pump) that the little gas filter white plastic filter located under the cowling seems to be now mixed with the oil and gas has a blueish tint to it the engine will smoke at start up and when i shut it down then start it agin still smokes a little then clears up spark plugs look normal,,,is this a sign of the vro pump seal letting go or is this normal? thank you

 

[Dhadley]

Re: is this normal????

Welcome!!<br /><br />That could be a sign the oil injection pump is leaking oil to the fuel side. Just an FYI -- it's not a VRO (variable ratio oiling) pump. When talking to a dealer if you say "VRO" they may get stuck on that rather than the fact that it's an OMS (oil metering system) pump. That may lead to confusion and getting wrong parts.

 

[KCMILLS]

Re: is this normal????

should I worry about this it doesnt seem to foul the plugs and or how can I verify its broke?I do have the manual is this an easy seal rebuild?

 

[Dhadley]

Re: is this normal????

Yes, this is something to address. Oil getting into the fuel side only creates smoke and burns a little extra oil. But if fuel starts getting in the oil side, the motor may not be getting sufficient oil to lube the internals properly.

 

[KCMILLS]

Re: is this normal????

thanks I will look at the oem manual and see what is invovled to fix it,,damn

 

[KCMILLS]

Re: is this normal????

I read on the search that a check valve could be gone causing oil to leak back to the filter is this located on the block? also when replaced the fuel sysytem i used the right clamps etc new line bulb,,but i notcied when i took the long pickup tube(plastic i think) out of the fuel tank where the tube connects to the aluminum fitting,which connects to the anti siphon valve, it would spin now if the tank isnt full could this be considered a place where the line could suck the air in from. its all located inside the 85 gallon tank.I know an air leak can cause excessive oil ..

 

[KCMILLS]

Re: is this normal????

dhadley... what do you think of my last post??