Would anyone recommend disconnecting and bypassing the VRO on my 1998 Evinrude 200? Several knowledgeable folks have told me to do this. How do you do this? I know a "smoking motor is a happy motor", but mine always smokes terrible at idle. I believe the VRO is supposed to reduce the oil mix to approx. 75 - 100:1 at idle. Oil also finds it's way into the air box over the carbs.
Thanks
Lew
I would not recommend it! Read this and decide for yourself. http://continuouswave.com/whal....html
Dan Burnette - Marietta, GA
Triton 18TRX - 200 HO G2
I would leave it alone if it hasn't given you any trouble. If you disconnect it, it will probably smoke worse at idle as it will be burning 50:1 at all speeds. One of the guru's should be along shortly but thats my .02.
Actually I would think a 1998 model would have the OMS system instead of the previous VRO2 which shouldeven be a little more reliable.
In high temperature environments and with the Oil tank chock full there may be a venting issue and the pressure will cause the oil to be "pushed" out the tank and past the diaphragm in the oiler. You can have the performance of the VRO/OMS by a trained OMC/BRP technician.
I disconnected mine (1998 Evinrude Intruder 150hp) due to over oiling. I checked for fuel restriction, air in fuel, and the venting problem but all checked out fine.
I did not install another due to several posts where the new VRO's were failing but after mixing oil for a season I am re-considering.
i love my OMS pump on my 98 200
i don't idle that way the smoke stays behind me..
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