Lubricant for needle bearings

[MaggieRose]

I am rebuilding a Merc V-6 150 HP engine. The Merc shop manual recommends using Quicksilver 2-4-c lubricant with teflon when reassembling the wrist pins and needle bearings.

The websites I have checked (Boaters world, West marine) indicate that Quicksilver 2-4-c lubricant with teflon should NOT be used on needle bearings????

Should I just use 2 cycle oil on the needle bearings when reassembling the pistons and connecting rods?

Thank you.

 

[j_martin]

Re: Lubricant for needle bearings

Mercury Needle Bearing Assembly Lubricant.
Merc part # 92-802868A-1

hope it helps
John

 

[MaggieRose]

Re: Lubricant for needle bearings

Thank you, John.

 

[Coxy215]

Re: Lubricant for needle bearings

Do you guys know how many needle bearings go around each wrist pin? I have an 86 mariner 50hp 3 cyl

 

[sschefer]

Re: Lubricant for needle bearings

If you can't get the merc part # then use 2 cycle oil. Do not subsititute with automotive assembly lube unless you own stock in NGK. Whatever you end up using it must be fuel soluable. Stalubes assembly lube is not.