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Chuck June 20th 07 10:46 AM

Replacing lower unit lube in 1992 Force 90 HP outboard
 
Does a milky color to the old lube mean that I have water in it? Wouldn't the water separate from the lube?
I replaced it with Sierra Premium Gear Lubricant. Is that o.k.?
Please email me if you can help me.

Chuck

Reginald P. Smithers III June 20th 07 11:34 AM

Replacing lower unit lube in 1992 Force 90 HP outboard
 
Chuck wrote:
Does a milky color to the old lube mean that I have water in it?
Wouldn't the water separate from the lube?
I replaced it with Sierra Premium Gear Lubricant. Is that o.k.?
Please email me if you can help me.

Chuck


Yes it would mean you had water in the lube. It really does not matter
what lube you use, until you replace the seals, you will continue to
leak water and water and oil are not a good lubricant for your lower
outboard lower unit.

jamesgangnc June 20th 07 12:22 PM

Replacing lower unit lube in 1992 Force 90 HP outboard
 
It does. Remove the prop and check for fishing line on the shaft. That's a
common problem. Change the lube and check it frequently by opening the
bottom plug and letting a few drops out. How long has it been since it was
last changed? If it was changed 1 or 2 years ago then you probably need new
seals. If you don't know when it was last changed then I'd watch it for a
while.

"Chuck" wrote in message
.. .
Does a milky color to the old lube mean that I have water in it? Wouldn't
the water separate from the lube?
I replaced it with Sierra Premium Gear Lubricant. Is that o.k.?
Please email me if you can help me.

Chuck



Chuck June 24th 07 12:56 PM

Replacing lower unit lube in 1992 Force 90 HP outboard
 
If I try to run my Bayliner to the nearest marina (approx 1/2 hr), and I do have a problem with the lower unit, what can I expect to happen?

Chuck
"Chuck" wrote in message .. .
I did have a milky color to the old lube mean. I replaced it with Sierra Premium Gear Lubricant.
Please email me if you can help me.

Chuck


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