gear lube?

[redneck88]

i know i have asked alot of questions about this and really appreciate yalls help,just have one last question,is there a specefic type of lube I need to get for when i change the LU oil,and on the plugs do i need to get a torque measuring wrench?or just get them on there as good as possible with just a screw driver?thanks

 

[Silvertip]

Re: gear lube?

You need lower unit lub (WalMart or any of a gazillion other brands), the fill and drain screws need new gaskets, and yes, you need to tighten the screws with a "large" flat blade screwdriver. Using a small one tends to chew away the slot and sooner or later even a large screwdriver won't stay in the slot. Tighten them securely. No specific torque requirement.

 

[seahorse5]

Re: gear lube?

You can't go wrong by using your manufacture's gear lube, but others work well also.

Here is a test of gear oils published last year

http://bwbmag.com/output.cfm?id=1891729&sectionid=308