1965 Evinrude 3hp Lightwin Question

[sekliwdor]

I have a 1965 Evinrude 3hp Lightwin that I just got running. Can someone tell me what lubrication is needed? There is a grease fitting on the shaft and I'm not sure what type of grease I should use. Its definitely different than the typical gear oil that my other outboard use.

Thanks!

 

[racerone]

?----Drain and refill the gearcase with outboard gear oil.

 

[Crosbyman]

"grease fitting on the shaft" like ZERK.... just use regular marine grade grease from walmart with a grease gun

gearcase uses 90 grade oil ...from walmart

 

[Vic.S]

I have a 1965 Evinrude 3hp Lightwin that I just got running. Can someone tell me what lubrication is needed? There is a grease fitting on the shaft and I'm not sure what type of grease I should use. Its definitely different than the typical gear oil that my other outboard use.

Thanks!

^^^^^^^ Use a marine grade grease for the grease fitting and a outboard gear oil ( SAE 90) for the gear case

Officially 50:1 fuel mix but the engine has plain bearings, not needle bearings, therefore a more oily mix , even as much as 24:1 like pre1964 models, would be beneficial although a bit smoky.

 

[lindy46]

I believe there is just an oil hole on the swivel tube, but if someone has installed a grease fitting, that is even better. Seems like grease would last longer than oil in the swivel tube. I separate the halves and grease them up.

 

[Vic.S]

The parts diagram shows a grease nipple: #0307256

It would not be a bad idea for the OP to separate the two halves and clean out all the old grease