Oil primer question 1999 150 Johnson

[Rodster44]

Hi
I have a squeeze bulb in my oil line that runs from my remote engine oil tank to the engine. Do I need to squeeze this everytime I start or just when I run it too low ? 1999 150 Johnson.
Rod

 

[grid]

Re: Oil primer question 1999 150 Johnson

Unless you run out of oil, or change the VRO, or have let the boat sit for a season with no use, you shouldn't have to squeeze the primer at all. The VRO should pull the oil all by itself.

 

[Rodster44]

Re: Oil primer question 1999 150 Johnson

Thanks
I plan on taking it out tomorrow for the first time since I bought it
Rod

 

[kkob1516]

Re: Oil primer question 1999 150 Johnson

I'm having a problem with my oil alarm and when i try to prime it by squeezing the bulbs I can't because the bulbs are rock hard > any idea's ?

Thanks

 

[jonesg]

Re: Oil primer question 1999 150 Johnson

Mine is like that too, I think its the nature of oil , I removed the line from the engine and put big pliers on the bulb, it loosened up again but its still not as soft as the fuel bulb.

When you install the oil line, purge it until oil starts coming out the end of the tube, then push it on the fitting, secure with clamp.

BTW, you have to PUSH the line off the fitting at the engine, don't pull it.

Have you checked the engine out before the first splash, I would make sure everything is oky doky before taking it out.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Oil primer question 1999 150 Johnson

KKob, Fill the remote oil tank, and run a tan of 50::1 premix fuel. If the motor uses oil from the remote tank, the OMS System is working.

Get a manual and trouble shoot the four alarms on that motor (low oil, no oil, overheat, check engine) Check engine is a gasoline restriction alarm.

 

[kkob1516]

Re: Oil primer question 1999 150 Johnson

Thanks Will Do!