What kind of grease do you use for a boat prop?
If everything is in order, apply 2-4-C Marine Grease to all threads and splines on the prop shaft. Then reinstall the prop and hub kit. It’s that simple.
What is the best grease for propeller shaft?
Morris K99 grease is a premium quality grease, with good resistance to water wash out. Typical applications include: Lubrication of water glands and bearings such as those fitted to boat propeller shafts, rudder glands, water pumps and bearings, seacocks, valves, levers, davits and pivots exposed to water.
How often should you grease prop shaft?
A good guideline to start with is to grease your shaft every oil change. If you go wheeling and drive through a lot of dirt or water, grease your shaft as soon as you get home. This will flush out the contaminants before they have a chance to do much harm.
How often should you grease your outboard motor?
Lubricate the engine tilt and steering grease points every 100 hours or annually (whichever is less). Check for engine corrosion, and replace the sacrificial anodes if they are corroded more than 50 percent. Clean the exterior with boat soap and apply a good wax job. Inspect the propeller for dents and dings.
Can you use normal grease instead of marine grease?
While marine grease and “regular” grease both have the same job, without special formulation that makes marine grease work, regular grease would simply wash out of parts leaving them unprotected and in danger of failure. A proper marine grease should have passed ASTM D1264 water washout testing.
Should I grease driveshaft?
Any Tom Wood’s drive shaft is fully greased before we ship it out. So initially, all you need to do is install it. A good guideline to start with is to grease your shaft every oil change. If you go wheeling and drive through a lot of dirt or water, grease your shaft as soon as you get home.
Which is Johnson / Evinrude Triple Guard Marine grease?
A high-viscosity blend of… Johnson/Evinrude 0775776 Triple Guard Marine Grease – 14 oz Triple-Guard is a tough grease that stays in place and is unaffected by vibration, saltwater, or cold temperatures. Won’t swell seals,…
How often should you re-grease a prop shaft?
Use what ever kind of cheap grease on the splines, just trying to keep it from corroding up and getting stuck. Pull the prop once a season to inspect and re-grease Thanks Alldodge. Kind of what I was thinking. I’m in freshwater as well.
What makes Triple Guard grease stay in place?
Triple-Guard is a tough grease that stays in place and is unaffected by vibration, saltwater, or cold temperatures. Won’t swell seals, packing or O-rings Compatible with other greases Totally waterproof to prevent water wash-off
Is there a warranty on an Evinrude Outboard?
Evinrude Outboards are currently covered by a comprehensive 5 year warranty. Customers are required to keep all dealer maintenance receipts.