VRO alarm disable advice 1986 JL60TCDS

[h_lankford]

1986 JL60TCDS<br />I installed rebuilt powerhead over the winter and thanks to help here, was able to get it all done! Went on my first ride this past weekend. Perfecto.<br /><br />problem: VRO alarm while on all premix:<br />I have used premix for years after the VRO failed twice. I left the old one in as a fuel only pump rather than getting a new fuel pump ( I know...) Currently using premix double strength for break-in.<br /><br />On reconnecting everything for this rebuilt powerhead, I have the oil tank wire disconnected so the low oil tank level alarm is disabled.<br /><br />But apparently I connected other wires wrong and now have a low oil pressure alarm.(short on-short off). Of course it does not matter as I am using premix but the noise is annoying. <br /><br />When I first start up, the alarm does not come on for a minute or so. If at idle, it is a slow short on-short off but as I accelerate it speeds up in step with the rising rpms and the tach. If I then stop the engine (or just flip the ignition switch off and back on ) it resets and does not alarm again for a minute . If I am running fast when it starts alarming, it is a faster pitch short on-short off and slows down as I decellerate.<br /><br />Wonder if I hooked up the wires wrong at the terminal strip on the starboard side of the engine. Thought I had them all labeled. I think the wire from the VRO is purple? I do not recall having this disconnected before and the alarm never came on. What should I do? <br /><br />Thanks for the continued help. Harvey

 

[ezeke]

Re: VRO alarm disable advice 1986 JL60TCDS

Look for a lead off the VRO pump. It has a rubber plug with three wires that needs to be disconnected. Tape it up so it doesn't get ruined.<br /><br />Just make sure that the heat senser on the cylinder head is still working through that tan wire to the horn.