Omc oil type help

[22rooster]

Hello to all. I am new to iboats and have bought a 1981 22' viking cuddy cabin. OMC 3.8L Stringer 800, hydromechanical shift. I know most people hate them, i like a challange. Upper was wasted when i bought it i had Al at Marine Engines in Stocton CA build me a complete drive (upper and lower. It is being shipped to me now, but im reading all differant opinions on lube. What do i need for the upper, lower, and intermediate? Im pretty sure i dont need the omc hi vis do i? That was for the electric shift correct? Mineis hydromechanical. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Omc oil type help

Hello to all. I am new to iboats and have bought a 1981 22' viking cuddy cabin. OMC 3.8L Stringer 800, hydromechanical shift. I know most people hate them, i like a challange. Upper was wasted when i bought it i had Al at Marine Engines in Stocton CA build me a complete drive (upper and lower. It is being shipped to me now, but im reading all differant opinions on lube. What do i need for the upper, lower, and intermediate? Im pretty sure i dont need the omc hi vis do i? That was for the electric shift correct? Mineis hydromechanical. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Ayuh,... You oughta be askin' Al this question...

 

[22rooster]

Re: Omc oil type help

Im here asking to double check what ive been told by Al, like i said ive been heard differant opinions on this and was looking for a little reassurance so i dont burn up a "priceless new antique"

 

[superbenk]

Re: Omc oil type help

This is what I use - works great for me: http://www.iboats.com/Quart-LubriMatic/dm/*******.808928871--**********.654615482--view_id.65443

 

[22rooster]

Re: Omc oil type help

Thanks! Are you using the hi vis in all three units?

 

[superbenk]

Re: Omc oil type help

Yes.

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

Re: Omc oil type help

Hi Vis or any quality marine 80W90 gear oil

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Omc oil type help

I use this in my Volvo and used to use it in an OMC Cobra:
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English...bil_1_Fully_Synthetic_Gear_Lube_75W-90LS.aspx

 

[22rooster]

Re: Omc oil type help

Hi Vis or any quality marine 80W90 gear oil

Hey Now! Thanks Howard. Thats what i have been told by others. Probably going to use the hivisc just to be safe. Thanks again.........Baba Booey! (By your username im guessing you get that, i could almost be called a superfan)