Another question about a 1946 Evinrude Sportsman 2 HP

[todd281]

I am getting different answers to this question on the AOMCI ask a member, so I thought I would post it here for some input. I need to know what type of lube goes in the gearcase of this 1946 Model 4409 Evinrude I believe it is stiff grease [like corn head] but not sure.I am also wondering if it is "stiff" grease, how much? pack it tight? or leave a air space? 1/2 full? One source is telling me that his manual for the 1947 model calls for 90w . Any help is appreciated

 

[wrench 3]

I can't remember the exact year of the one that I worked on a few years back but I do remember that it took chassis grease. You put a grease fitting in the lower plug hole and pumper it full to the top.

 

[F_R]

So, does it have Fisherman Drive? If so, it would appear it takes 90 weight Hypoid oil. Otherwise, grease.

 

[todd281]

mine has the 90 degree standard gearcase so it looks like stiff grease.

 

[Crosbyman]

corn head grease liquifies itself under load but why not use 90 oil if seals are all good…

 

[F_R]

Design happened before "good" seals were invented.

 

[Crosbyman]

grease it is then