too much oil

[Glen 55]

My 2004 Johnson 150 is getting too much oil from the VRO system. It is smoking too much and unused oil is running down the sides of the motor. Is there a simple fix to this? Do I need to bypass the VRO system and start mixing my own oil in the fuel tank?

[Rebel Sympathy]

Glen: You've pretty much figured out your problem. That being the case, you can replace the VRO pump, or disconnect the oil line and mix your own. Cap the disconnect with a plug. You may get an oil alarm. If so, disconnect the plug to the VRO.