Grease tilt tube

[johninmo]

I have a grease zert on my tilt tube and was going to grease it nothing wrong with it just routine maintence but wasnt sure what grease should I use I have some regular automotive grease in my grease gun now is there anything wrong with using it

Thanks

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Grease tilt tube

You may use any grease. It is just a dumb bushing. I use boat trailer wheel bearing grease for everything. It is salt water resistant, and is good for chassis, bearings, bushings and most anything else.

 

[johninmo]

Re: Grease tilt tube

I didnt know if it was supposed to be marine grease or something else is all thanks

 

[j_martin]

Re: Grease tilt tube

You should use marine grease for all applications on the outboard. I have a small grease gun loaded with marine grease for the engine and trailer wheel bearings.

If you have dual cable steering, and there's a grease zerk on the front tube, DON'T grease it. (ask me how I know)

hope it helps
John