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Old 06-09-2016 | 10:18 PM
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Most local Marinas stock the "new" Merc gear lube which replaces the torco
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Old 06-10-2016 | 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 47EXCALIBUR
Just use the Mercury Racing gear lube for those drives SAE 85W-90 prt# 92-8M0078016 ,, Its what I have used for years and replaced the Torco
Bingo. Mercury Racing made this change two years ago. I ran Toro until then. Mercury Racing lube is what you want in your 6 drive.
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Old 06-10-2016 | 06:14 AM
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Running to the marina after work to see of they carry it. On my shelf in my garage I found 5qts of NEO and 4qts of Lucas so if they dont carry the merc racing, that's what they are going to get.
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Old 06-10-2016 | 07:42 AM
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What about running the mystic stuff people
Have talked about. Even if it's just for the weekend.
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Old 06-10-2016 | 08:15 AM
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Not suggesting, just asking...
Has anyone tried the Lucas Gear Oils in a marine application? I've put them in my trucks on last couple changes.
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Old 06-10-2016 | 08:26 AM
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Haven't used Lucas products in any marine application yet with the exception of their red grease in my trailer wheel bearings. In the past I thought Lucas products were just snake oil but after using their grease and later their power steering fluid in a couple of noisy pumps I have to say I'm impressed. Not sure I'm sold on their oil treatment as a good oil shouldn't need anything added to it but their other offerings I've found to be excellent performers.
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Old 06-10-2016 | 08:33 AM
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imo... I'm no guru, but I have a hard time believing the merc stuff is anything special, more than likely a rebottled gear oil for 250% markup... their business model.
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Old 06-10-2016 | 08:36 AM
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Bass Pro shop also carries the HP mercury gear lube
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Old 06-10-2016 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by indysupra
What about running the mystic stuff people
Have talked about. Even if it's just for the weekend.
the mystic is what i and several others with ssm drives use.it is good stuff and it is made by citgo.i buy it in a 5 gal bucket.
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Old 06-10-2016 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by mike tkach
the mystic is what i and several others with ssm drives use.it is good stuff and it is made by citgo.i buy it in a 5 gal bucket.
I couldn't find it except for at distribution places
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