propeller shaft lubrication OLD Maramu 1989 #261


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There are 3 hoses attached to the propeller shaft, one hose has a greese container with a T handle to turn and force the grease into (or around) the shaft. What kind and grade of grease should be refilled. Also the other 2 hoses are connected to an oil reservoir through a copper coil. What type and grade oil is this and should it be replaced? Thanks in advance, Ross Maramu. 1989 #261


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Hi all. The oil in the reservoir is full but the greese is now empty. I have been giving it one turn every ten hours of motoring as well as one monthly. Do I just use waterproof trailer greese that is sold in west marine? Or is this a special type and how often do you turn the screw on your boats? Thank you very much for all your help. Ross