type of lubricant to use inside shift control box

[boatin]

Hello...83 rude 70 hp ......Do I use graphite, white lithium, silicon, lightweight oil, or nothing to lubricate the inside of the shift/ throttle control box???
It has plastic? and metal inside. I took it apart to fix a screw that backed out and the grease?? that was there was very sticky. I cleaned it up but don`t know what to replace it with...................Thanks

 

[luckyinkentucky]

Re: type of lubricant to use inside shift control box

OMC Triple Guard Grease is what I use. It's waterproof and heat resistant.

 

[F_R]

Re: type of lubricant to use inside shift control box

That Triple Guard is great stuff.

 

[boatin]

Re: type of lubricant to use inside shift control box

My my you folks are up late. Thanks for replies. I`ve just gotten so many different opinions and the grease that was there before turned sticky. Anyone recomend graphite?

 

[rudedude]

Re: type of lubricant to use inside shift control box

Where do you live in Mississippi? I'am in Hattiesburg.

 

[boatin]

Re: type of lubricant to use inside shift control box

hello rudedude, The mods. will probably kick this over to another forum. Thanks for reply. Wife and I live in Madison about 3 miles from the Barnett res.