New to outbourd 225 johnson VRO need help

[Albertbklyn]

I know this is gonna be really funny but, i just picked up a Stamas I think 20' 1980's with a 225 johnson VRO ( what does VRO stand for). I got it as a gift so i didnt get the title for it yet but i have the boat in my possesion. <br /><br />I'm not sure where to put the oil. in the gas? in a tank? I was told both. <br /><br />i took all the #'s i could find on the boat <br /><br />Stamas Boats <br />Tarpon Springs FL.<br />21131<br />280 max. HP<br />8 Cap.<br /><br />On the stern bracket i got <br /><br />J25TLCD<br /><br />G7164286<br /><br />this is my first outboard. <br />The boat runs beautiful, the steering a little stiff but im not sure if it has power steering. or i need to lube it up. <br /><br />Also it has electric trim now when i raise it all the way up or even to go back down it takes a few seconds before it starts to move. i was thinking it might need fluid ??<br /><br />I will post up tomorrow the year and the feet. <br />I took a shot on the #'s i took off the boat to see if anyone knows.<br /><br />Also if anyone could direct me where i could find more information on this boat from a web site or from books. <br /><br />I am going to buy the chiltons book on the motor. <br /><br />Thanks in advance for any help and dont laugh at me too hard for the lack of info albertbklyn@hotmail.com

 

[Albertbklyn]

Re: New to outbourd 225 johnson VRO need help

oh and i beleive i have a rack and pinion steering

 

[DJ]

Re: New to outbourd 225 johnson VRO need help

Albert,<br /><br />VRO stands for: Variable ratio oiling. It is oil injected.<br /><br />You only put oil in the oil tank, not in both.<br /><br />Personally, If it were mine, I would have the engine checked out, or do the services yourself to include:<br /><br />1. Dump the old oil out of the tank.<br /><br />2. Remove the filter sock and replace it.<br /><br />3. Refill with new good TCW-3 oil.<br /><br />4. Run 50:1 mixture in fuel tank (one pint TCW-3 oil mix/six gallons fuel) until you verify oil useage from VRO tank.<br /><br />5. Replace the water pump.

 

[Albertbklyn]

Re: New to outbourd 225 johnson VRO need help

I found out it is a 1986 johnson 225 on a 1973 stamas. <br /><br />thanks... I will do all the service myself i was planning on doing it before i hit the water. <br /><br />any help on the electric trim... (see first posting) And the steering?

 

[Hooty]

Re: New to outbourd 225 johnson VRO need help

Albert,<br />You've got e-mail.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty