type of lower oil unit for 1971-6hp Evinrude Fisherman

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canada6hpfisherman1971

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howday all!<br /><br />fast question: I have a 1971 Evinrude Fisherman 6hp. I am told that i need to use Type C gear oil for the gear case? is this true? i see you can buy regular SAE 90 gear oil and this is good for most but does this engine need the type c? why?<br /><br />what does "electroshift and hydroelectric shift OMC engines " mean??<br /><br />thanks in advance! great site!
 
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marinemech1

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Re: type of lower oil unit for 1971-6hp Evinrude Fisherman

any good quality gear oil is ok<br />type 'c' was recommended when it was new probably because 'hi-vis' was not avaiable back then
 
Scaaty

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Re: type of lower oil unit for 1971-6hp Evinrude Fisherman

Way off MM1. Type C is for the older Electric shift lower units. Period. Lighter weight. If not that type of lower unit, use any Marine Lower Unit Gearlube
 
tashasdaddy

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Re: type of lower oil unit for 1971-6hp Evinrude Fisherman

use marine grade not automotive.
 
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Re: type of lower oil unit for 1971-6hp Evinrude Fisherman

OMC High-Viscosity Lower Unit Lube......Or Equivalent
 
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