1968 Evinrude 6 HP gear oil

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  • April 29, 2018 at 11:38 am #9775
    johnrude
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      Gentlemen,
      A question about the current accepted lower unit oil for a 1968 Evinrude 6 HP. Original manuals call for Type C, no longer available. I picked up a container of BRP Hi-Vis that says "recommended for all models made after 1973". I suspect it’s OK to have something other than water in there. But I have been bitten by "after market" parts( a non OMC impeller) and try to avoid them. Thanks for your input!
      Jim

      April 29, 2018 at 11:52 am #75001
      rco
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        For a period in the 60’s OMC was recommending type C ( thinner lube needed for electric shift) in all their gearcases. It is perfectly fine to use regular 80w lower unit lube in the conventional shift lowers. Type C is still available, renamed as BRP premium if I remember right.

        April 29, 2018 at 12:38 pm #75004
        frankr
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          That Hi Vis that you bought will be fine for your 6hp. Actually, I do not know how BRP arrived at that 1973 cutoff date.

          EDIT: Well actually, I guess I do. 1972 was the last of the Hydro-Electric gearcases. So 1973 avoids Electric shift and Hydro-Electric shift.

          April 29, 2018 at 9:50 pm #75035
          johnrude
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            Thanks Gentlemen
            One more question off the list.
            Jim

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