Johnson 150 Fast Strike VRO

[martinsrus]

Hi Guys,

I've got a 96 Johnson w/the original VRO. I had two dripping carbs this week that I took off and had rebuilt. I noticied that when I pumped the fuel primer bulb, I got a tiny bit of fuel leaking out of the top of the VRO. With the water hooked up, it didn't leak while running.

I've been told that a 12 year old VRO is akin to kissing your sister - and I need to get a new one right away. Anyone know where to get one for any less than the $300-350 on ebay or boat parts websites?

Thanks - Retired Air Force Guy.

[ChampioNman]

Is it leaking out of the neck going into the separator or out of the separator itself? If it is leaking going into the VST then just replace the O rings with two new ones part number 335230.

[martinsrus]

There's a round, flat area on top of the VRO - it looks like fuel is coming out from around the round area. It looks like a plug of some type

[ChampioNman]

There is a 90* elbow that goes into the VST (vapor separator tank) the fitting that goes into the tank should have 2 O rings on some of the older VRO's the 90 is glued to the pump if it is a brown fitting you will have to replace the VRO with the OMS part number 5007420 and use the correct fittings. Approx retail is $400.00.

[fishnfool38]

http://www.bestboatparts.com/?strpage=home
But like Champ said, the orings are probably your problem

[claude]

Hi Jeff,

I had the same problem on my 1995 130 Johnson gas leaking around that little round thing or plug, as no one seemed to know what I was talking about I changed it for a new OMS pump From( Ishopmarine )for around $290.00.


Good luck. I see prices are now $326.00 for this pump.


Modified by claude at 9:58 AM 11/27/2008