01 225 Johnson

[vman]

I am looking at a boat with a 01 225 Johnson HO. Is this a reliable motor? Also, the current owner mixes the gas and oil directly. Is this something to be concerned about?
Thanks,
Chris

[Bassmeister]

Post your model #'s to help the guys.

[ChampioNman]

Yep sounds like the current owner has disconnect the OMS system.

[vman]

Sorry don't have the model numbers. i haven't purchased the boat and didn't get the model number.
Running the motor with the gas and oil mixed together shouldn't be a problem? or could that possibly mean that there is another issue wth the motor?

[BfloSmallies]

Mixing your own does not mean there is a problem, some people prefer to over the VRO. I as most of the people here prefer to keep the VRO system hooked up.

[ChampioNman]

Nope only means he didn't trust the VRO/OMS pump a lot of people do that (misinformed) very solid motors and pretty quick. The oil to fuel mix ratio is 50:1 gas to oil.

[unclemark]

Mine has been running strong since it was born. No problems yet other than normal wear and tare. I like mine, simple to take care of especially when you have the good pros you have here. See above!

[stratos22ssextreme]

I like mine and I went a step further using XD-100 oil and it runs better !!!

[vman]

Thanks for all the replies. I took the boat out for a test drive and it ran good when it was up on the pad, but, it did not idle well and would bog down unless I hit the throttle all the way down. Makes me a little uncomfortable that the carbs may need a rebuild.