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  1. 01-21-2021, 10:17 AM #1
    biskitboy
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    93 faststrike vro removal

    looking at a boat that has a 93 fast strike 175 that still has vro hooked up. is it best to go ahead and unhook it or if it has run this long should i leave it alone. i don't have serial number yet but will get it if i buy the boat.
    thanks
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    #2 01-21-2021, 11:01 AM
    My opinion is unhook it
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    #3 01-21-2021, 11:35 AM
    I have a 1991 and mine is running with the vro and no complaints, my other 2 friends also have fastrikes and there running the vro with no problems , so just keep it if it runs right....
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    #4 01-21-2021, 02:47 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Tsp1970 View Post
    My opinion is unhook it
    Why????

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    #5 01-21-2021, 03:43 PM
    I have a '92 and still running the VRO.
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    #6 01-21-2021, 03:45 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by biskitboy View Post
    looking at a boat that has a 93 fast strike 175 that still has vro hooked up. is it best to go ahead and unhook it or if it has run this long should i leave it alone. i don't have serial number yet but will get it if i buy the boat.
    thanks

    Before you disconnect it you may want to read this written by a very knowledgeable OMC Guru. http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/VRO.html
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    #7 01-23-2021, 12:05 PM
    Disconnected my VRO in 97 fast strike 2 seasons ago & pre mix........ zero issues & peace of mind improved
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    #8 01-23-2021, 12:38 PM
    Wow.....a lot of people drinking the kool aid......that's the most reliable oiling system on the market.....no plastic gears to break.....if they do fail they usually over oil.....
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    #9 01-23-2021, 12:59 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Bassmeister View Post
    Wow.....a lot of people drinking the kool aid......that's the most reliable oiling system on the market.....no plastic gears to break.....if they do fail they usually over oil.....
    So many people listen to BS dock talk,,,YouTube techs,, FB techs...people with no clue.

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    #10 01-28-2021, 12:31 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by omcforever View Post
    So many people listen to BS dock talk,,,YouTube techs,, FB techs...people with no clue.
    you are exactly right.just like all the talk on here about dont buy any evinrude engine because parts are not going to be available.dont believe all this bs.
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    #11 01-28-2021, 09:12 AM
    I don't have a fast strike but I wish myj225 vro was hooked up
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    #12 01-28-2021, 11:32 AM
    [QUOTE=ChampioNman;11631043]Before you disconnect it you may want to read this written by a very knowledgeable OMC Guru. http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/VRO.html

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    #13 02-09-2021, 02:53 PM
    I really don't think there is a piece of mind on removing the VRO. I'm much more afraid of forgetting to add oil to the gas than I am worried about VRO failing.
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