outdrive lube?
11-05-2006, 01:53 PM
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Re: outdrive lube?
I use the merc High Performance gear lube.....Buy it in 5 gallon buckets and change it every 25 hrs. Some may argue that something else is a little better, but regular changes with Merc's fluid should last as long as anything.
11-05-2006, 03:33 PM
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Re: outdrive lube?
Originally Posted by t500hps
I use the merc High Performance gear lube.....Buy it in 5 gallon buckets and change it every 25 hrs. Some may argue that something else is a little better, but regular changes with Merc's fluid should last as long as anything.
Agreed.
11-05-2006, 04:18 PM
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Re: outdrive lube?
Originally Posted by t500hps
I use the merc High Performance gear lube.....Buy it in 5 gallon buckets and change it every 25 hrs. Some may argue that something else is a little better, but regular changes with Merc's fluid should last as long as anything.
11-05-2006, 04:26 PM
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Re: outdrive lube?
Originally Posted by customryder
is this the hp +?
11-05-2006, 04:28 PM
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And BTW:
I bought a cheap $7 hand pump that fits right on the 5 gallon jug spout. Put the drive fitting on that hose and each compression of the larger pump mores 4-5 times as much fluid as those crappy little quart pumps plus you don't have to switch bottles 1/2 through.
I bought a cheap $7 hand pump that fits right on the 5 gallon jug spout. Put the drive fitting on that hose and each compression of the larger pump mores 4-5 times as much fluid as those crappy little quart pumps plus you don't have to switch bottles 1/2 through.
11-05-2006, 04:43 PM
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Re: outdrive lube?
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I've used the Redline Shockproof Heavy and had real good luck. I think it was a great formulation and I noticed a difference in the "clunk" when shifting. The major problem with it was that it would expand/contract SO much with heat...reservoir on the verge of setting alarm for low drive oil when cold and after about 30 minutes of run-time the reservoir was almost full. Needless to say I switched back to the Merc. High Perf. stuff.
I've used the Redline Shockproof Heavy and had real good luck. I think it was a great formulation and I noticed a difference in the "clunk" when shifting. The major problem with it was that it would expand/contract SO much with heat...reservoir on the verge of setting alarm for low drive oil when cold and after about 30 minutes of run-time the reservoir was almost full. Needless to say I switched back to the Merc. High Perf. stuff.
11-05-2006, 05:32 PM
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Re: outdrive lube?
I have been using Merc Hi-Perf gear lube with no noticable issues. For next season, I am going to try Royal Purple Heavy Duty Gear lube along with 5 oz of Prolong Engine treatment. From what I have been told, that is supposed to be the way to go.
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