What type of oil should be used in electric shifts?

[bben76]

I have a 1971 60hp Johnson electric shift. I've heard these should use a different type of lower unit oil? Is it going to hurt my gears/lower unit if I used regular lower unit oil?

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: What type of oil should be used in electric shifts?

You want to use type "C"....Not high viscosity...And yes, it will eventually harm the lower unit...

 

[Valv]

Re: What type of oil should be used in electric shifts?

Where do I find Type C gear lube ?

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: What type of oil should be used in electric shifts?

Dealer will have it, as well as online at many places...