vro problem

[crawfordml05]

I went and purchased a 1996 stratos 278 with a 1990 150 HP outboard motor. My question is on the vro pump. when ever i squeeze the ball on either the fuel side or the oil side, oil and/or fuel will come of between the electronic alarm circuitry and the oil pump system. i am sure that it is not suppose to do that. but i cannot find anywhere that says that there should be anytype of seel there. also the engine seems to fine until i give if full throttle and then it just seems like it may be sucking more air then anything and just kills the engine. if anyone can, does it seem like i need to invest in a new vro pump for 400 dollars, or just get a fuel only pump and bypass the vro pump, and mix the gas my self. and suggestions would greatly be appreciated

 

[Dhadley]

Re: vro problem

First, when you're talking to a parts person about the pump don't call it a VRO pump. They may automatically think about the older VRO pump and forget that you have the newer OMS pump. You may end up getting the wrong parts and/or advise.

The pump should not leak oil or fuel. Obviously you'll have to look into that issue.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: vro problem

Check all the connections. Nothing should squirt out just by squeezing the primer bulb's

 

[crawfordml05]

Re: vro problem

alright thanks, i think what we may try to do next is to seal off the oil side of the pump, and then just mix our own gas and see what happens. i guess if it runs alright then it is just the VRO pump itself that is bad. then what should i do, get a new vro pump for 400 $ or just get a fuel only pump for 110$, i dont mind mixing my own gas,