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Frank Fuller
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Username: wizard

Post Number: 31
Registered: 06-2009
Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 05:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

What type of oil should I put in my 1985 OMC drive. I know there is three places.I lent my book to a buddy and I would like to put my boat away for the winter. All is done but for the oil. I think it is type c But I think there was one type for the lower part.
And yes Bob I do have one buddy. I think
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chiefalen
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Username: chiefalen

Post Number: 300
Registered: 03-2008
Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 06:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

all 3 " places " If it says marine on it and gear oil will be ok.

Me i put the cheapest gear oil i can get at wally world, tech something blue gallon bottle.

But then again i put only 25-30 hours on my boat a year and drain it mid season, and refill.

P.S I have the same year drive as you.
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Bob Hill
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Username: boatin_bob

Post Number: 1474
Registered: 07-2006


Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 07:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

And yes Bob I do have one buddy. I think

Are you sure??? a buddy wouldn't keep his friends manual


ps...can you tell we are getting bored, starting to get punchy!!!
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Hy Stat
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Username: hystat

Post Number: 1523
Registered: 05-2007
Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 08:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

lent my book to a buddy
That's OMC owner speak for "took it back to the library" :-) :-) :-)

marine gear lube 80W90 Frank, not type C.
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Frank Fuller
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Username: wizard

Post Number: 32
Registered: 06-2009
Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 12:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

Ok Hy you got me. The bad part is someone checked the book out.

Bob Not punchy just don't want to put the boat away yet

Thank you all for your help.

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