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 Help with motor.
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06/02/09 05:08 PM
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canepo
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My friend has a Johnson 115 and I have to pump the gas bubble while he is driving for it to run properly. If it is not pumped it cuts in and out. Recently the alarm started going off indicating low oil, but there is oil in it. We weren't sure if the problems are related or how to solve them, any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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Re: Help with motor.
[Re: canepo]
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06/02/09 05:12 PM
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Frank I
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Have you tried changing the bulb? Make sure gas line is not cracked, check gas filter.
You guys know everything..... I'm just an idiot....no problem........
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Re: Help with motor.
[Re: Frank I]
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06/02/09 05:40 PM
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BASANGLER
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Make sure the fuel line is tight where it is attached to the motor and the fuel tank!!
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Re: Help with motor.
[Re: BASANGLER]
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06/02/09 06:03 PM
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Terry M
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When I had a Johnson and that happened to me it was the VRO pump that went out. Don't run it because if that is the case it is not getting any oil.
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Re: Help with motor.
[Re: Terry M]
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06/02/09 06:11 PM
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Vaughn Coomer
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Terry is right it's probably the vro which pumps not only fuel but oil to the engine. Do not run it!! On some years it's best to just disconnect the oil side and mix the oil in your fuel tank. Post this on the boat and motor section and you will get a much better answer.
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Re: Help with motor.
[Re: Vaughn Coomer]
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06/02/09 06:51 PM
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Texas Guide Fishing - Mark Parker
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Terry is right it's probably the vro which pumps not only fuel but oil to the engine. Do not run it!! On some years it's best to just disconnect the oil side and mix the oil in your fuel tank. Post this on the boat and motor section and you will get a much better answer. Yep all good advise above - especially going to the motor and/or the Genreal equipment section with this problem.
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Re: Help with motor.
[Re: Vaughn Coomer]
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06/02/09 06:52 PM
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"Da" NITRO
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Terry is right it's probably the vro which pumps not only fuel but oil to the engine. Do not run it!! On some years it's best to just disconnect the oil side and mix the oil in your fuel tank. Post this on the boat and motor section and you will get a much better answer. 
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Re: Help with motor.
[Re: canepo]
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06/02/09 07:11 PM
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wycough
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All the above are right on. I suggest changing bulb every 2 years. Some of these Walmart ones will only last one season. Check the lines and filter for replacement too. Cheap enough. How old is motor? Pump is has a very good possibility of going out. Easy enough to pre-mix as a added security measure once motor and pump get up in age.
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