Refitting lower unit Mariner 60-what grease is best for spline to stop binding up?

[marineralec]

Having finally got my lower unit off my Mariner 60 hp triple.To stop the drive shaft spline binding up again,what grease is best for this?I have copper grease,graphite grease,or regular automotive grease-the motor is used in salt water-will only use a small amount to avoid hydraulic issues-what do you guys use?

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: Refitting lower unit Mariner 60-what grease is best for spline to stop binding up

A good moly based grease with at least 60% molybdenum disulfide..

 

[marineralec]

Re: Refitting lower unit Mariner 60-what grease is best for spline to stop binding up

Thanks for the heads up-I am sure I have got some kicking around somewhere

 

[merc850]

Re: Refitting lower unit Mariner 60-what grease is best for spline to stop binding up

Mercury makes an anti-corrosion grease that will prevent the salt water corrosion and sticks like glue - here's a guide to keeping that motor free moving

 

[marineralec]

Re: Refitting lower unit Mariner 60-what grease is best for spline to stop binding up

Thanks again you guys are great-what a fantastic forum