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I have a Johnson 88 SPL. What

I have a Johnson 88 SPL. What type of lube should I use on the starter bendix?
 
OMC calls for their pinion lub

OMC calls for their pinion lube on my 95 28 HP Evinrude should be in your owners manual
 
Just a little WD40 will do the

Just a little WD40 will do the job. Any oil or grease will collect dirt and result in binding/sticking.
 
"NO WD 40 on the bendix itself

"NO WD 40 on the bendix itself or You run the risk of the internal friction-clutch start slipping. Just some moly-lube on the shaft, but as Joe said above: keep it clean and the dirt off!"
 
I am using never sieze on both

I am using never sieze on both my 150 outboard and my 350 inboard. Should I change what I am using? So far it has worked well. John
 
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