1989GT150V6
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Hi All
I have a 1989 Gt150 VRO that I am currently in the process of overhauling.
Today I removed the 3 carbs to give them a good cleanup and noticed the carbs and choke lines/pipes are a bit more 'oily' than I would prefer. Coupled with the carbon and oil deposits on the plugs I am starting to wonder if the VRO system is delivering the right mixture or is a bit rich and or inefficient in its oil supply.
I suspect it is the the original VRO unit so 26 years old and therefore not surprised if it is past its prime.
So I guess I have two choices, overhaul/replace the VRO or and as I have seen done before, bin the idea of a VRO and revert to a traditional tank based fuel oil mix where I can be certain of the mix and will hopefully reduce the amount of oil deposits on/around the carbs and choke lines.
It would be great if any of you could let me know the pros and cons of ditching the VRO.
I am a bit concerned about leaving 120 litres of fuel oil mix on the tank over the winter even with stabiliser as I prefer to leave the tank full after winterising to reduce the chance of condensation or maybe this is also not an issue.
Any way, any help and advice gratefully received.
I have a 1989 Gt150 VRO that I am currently in the process of overhauling.
Today I removed the 3 carbs to give them a good cleanup and noticed the carbs and choke lines/pipes are a bit more 'oily' than I would prefer. Coupled with the carbon and oil deposits on the plugs I am starting to wonder if the VRO system is delivering the right mixture or is a bit rich and or inefficient in its oil supply.
I suspect it is the the original VRO unit so 26 years old and therefore not surprised if it is past its prime.
So I guess I have two choices, overhaul/replace the VRO or and as I have seen done before, bin the idea of a VRO and revert to a traditional tank based fuel oil mix where I can be certain of the mix and will hopefully reduce the amount of oil deposits on/around the carbs and choke lines.
It would be great if any of you could let me know the pros and cons of ditching the VRO.
I am a bit concerned about leaving 120 litres of fuel oil mix on the tank over the winter even with stabiliser as I prefer to leave the tank full after winterising to reduce the chance of condensation or maybe this is also not an issue.
Any way, any help and advice gratefully received.