Johnson 110 V4

[robert_collin]

"Can someone tell me the corre

"Can someone tell me the correct fuel oil ratio for this motor johnson V4 110hp manual mix ,i am using 50:1 but it smokes a lot and cuts out at low revs when cold,and the alarm starts?The motor is probably early 90s"

 

[joereeves]

"Mixture is 50/1.

Smokes a

"Mixture is 50/1.

Smokes a lot = Possible (and most likely) a failing VRO.

Alarm? Which alarm? Steady constant beep, beep every other second, beep every 20 or 40 seconds?

What is the model number of that engine?"

 

[robert_collin]

"I cannot see an engine number

"I cannot see an engine number on it,engine only alarms when it is running very slow or struggling to idle,it beebs every second or so.
Whatis a VRO?"

 

[cehmass]

Variable-Ratio Oiling system

Variable-Ratio Oiling system
do you mix the oil or do you fill a seperate tank?

 

[joereeves]

Beeping every other second = V

Beeping every other second = VRO is not providing oil to engine.

 

[robert_collin]

Hi i pre-mix the oil with the

Hi i pre-mix the oil with the gas

 

[outboard_doctor]

You say in your post that you

You say in your post that you are mixing your own fuel at 50:1

Has your engine still got the oil tank and vro conected?

 

[robert_collin]

"Hi Jamie
I have been told it

"Hi Jamie
I have been told it has been disconnected,this is why i mix it"