anything
else that needs to be done to take out the VRO system such as the oil level
sensor?

Mick.... The following should make it a little easier on yourself.

(VRO Changeover Judgement Call)
(J. Reeves)

The VROs first came out in 1984 and have been upgraded quite a few times. In
my opinion, back around 1988, they had perfected them but I think that they
were upgraded even more since then. As long as the warning system is operating
as it should, I feel quite at ease with them.

Some boaters have voiced their thoughts such as "What if that overpriced
plastic horn should fail while I'm under way for some reason, and the VRO
decides to fail five minutes later?" Obviously that would result in a big
problem which really brings their fears into view.

The word "ease" is the key word though. If one has the slightest feeling of
being ill at ease with that setup, then they should take the route they feel
more at ease with. A judgement call each individual would need to make on their
own.

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(VRO Pump Conversion To Straight Fuel Pump)
(J. Reeves)

You can convert the VRO pump into a straight fuel pump, eliminating the oil
tank and VRO pump warning system, but retain the overheat warning setup by
doing the following:

1 - Cut and plug the oil line at the engine so that the oil side of the VRO
pump will not draw air into its system. Trace the wires from the back of the
VRO to its rubber plug (electrical plug) and disconnect it.

2 - Trace the two wires from the oil tank to the engine, disconnect those two
wires, then remove them and the oil tank.

3 - Mix the 50/1 oil in the proper amount with whatever quanity fuel you have.
Disconnect the fuel line at the engine. Pump the fuel primer bulb until fuel
exits that hose with the tint of whatever oil you used. Reconnect the fuel
hose.

That's it. If you want to test the heat warning system to ease your mind, have
the key in the on position, then ground out the tan heat sensor wire that
you'll find protruding from the cylinder head. The warning horn should sound
off.

Joe Reeves