'87 150 Johnson GT V6 VRO

[KeithG]

Center carb(s) leaking gas after shutdown, like possibly running over.

I tried the "seafoam" treatment last night as per the post in this section.

I don't think it worked.  Any suggestions?

What does VRO mean?

Keith G

[John Jones]

1 - stuck float =  carb rebuild

2 - VRO = variable ratio oiling

[Mad Dog]

I agree with the stuck float pin.  After you get through all the linkages and hoses those a very simple carbs. Easy to rebuild.  Pick up a shop manual for the step by step.  Do them all while you have it apart.  Put the linkages back just like you found them.  Reset the low speed idle according the shop manual.  Then, take is to a qualified shop to tune them properly.

[KeithG]

I don't mean to sound cheap, but the local Johnson parts house loves to see us guys with these older motors walk in the door.

I have actually caught this guy charging twice as much as I could get the same item somewhere else.

Plus this was the guy I was talking to about buying a new boat, when I decided to buy the '87 200 Osprey.

The question is; Is there a site on the web where I can order carb kits? Yes I know there are sites, but I mean some that you guys are comfortable with.

KeithG

[John Jones]

I'm cheap  

I buy all my parts from http://www.boats.net

I have never had a problem with them, save a little money, and shipping is usually quick.

[GoneFission]

Check these out:
http://stores.ebay.com/Featherweight-Outboards

Or just get the kits from the dealer.  As stated earlier, it is not hard to overhaul the carbs, final tuning is the only tricky part.  

[KeithG]

Thanks Guys :!:
I called the local dealer, his price $28.99 each, I contacted http://www.marineengine.com/ they were 11.59 each, big difference, I ordered them thru marine engines.

Keith G

[gmcjohnny]

hey guys after looking at marine engines there useing aftermarket parts not oem if you look at the carb kits theres no floats most oem kits have the floats thats why its cheaper.i work for a omc dealer with some of those kits there is a difference i also use the sierra kits an thats what there selling just an FYI for you guys    johnny

[Capt. Bob]

Thanks Guys :!:
I called the local dealer, his price $28.99 each, I contacted http://www.marineengine.com/ they were 11.59 each, big difference, I ordered them thru marine engines.

Keith G

Be careful now.
$30 bucks gets everything you need to rebuild. Also, BRP (the group that now owns OMC) has superseded many of the older OMC parts. The new seals used in their rebuild kits are designed to handle current fuels. They are much improved over the older type seals.
Don't ask me how I know.

Also, +1 on the service manual. Don't leave the barn without it. You may be able to pull the carb bodies without disturbing the linkage.
Good Luck