Im having trouble with my vro,I guess it's pumping to much oil,so much that the air silencer is getting alot of oil in it,is it worth having it fixed or should i have it removed. the motor is a 1999 150hp johnson with carbs.
Howdy, FF.<br /><br />VRO pumps oil to the carb depending on engine rpm. At the same time the fuel pump part of the system pumps gas to the carb.<br /><br />If there is a restriction or air leak in the fuel part of the system it will appear to be pumping too much oil when it is actually pumping too little gas.<br /><br />Considering the price of a VRO replacement it is worth while to carefully investigate the gas side of the system.<br /><br />Good luck.
Hi fishfool.....just want to add to JB's always good advice....<br /><br />You might also want to check that any of the carbs are NOT blowing back. This condition would indicate reed damage and also cause a mess in the air silencer cover.<br /><br />Also make sure the air silencer cover drain hose is connected. You will find the drain hose at the bottom of the cover, port side.<br /><br />Keep us posted.
hello<br /> wow this is the first jonnyrude I have ever heard of that the vro pumps oil to the air box. I would rather suspect it is a fuel oil mix that has exited from the carbs either by blow back or from the fuel bowls when the engine is tilted.<br /> another cause of to much oil is a plugged vent on the oil tank cap.however a certain amount of blowback is expected. motors are not made to be clean. they get nasty and this is partly how.<br /> good luck, trouble shoot with a plan and a manual.<br />
