Posted by jaymoussy on 06/15/15 - 10:51 AM
#1
I am in the process of tooling up for my "new" 90 HP Mercury, and only grease gun in the house was a yard sale find, I think.
So, new grease gun shopping, mainly for motor pivot points, swivel pin, steering...
- 3 oz size with cartridge, or 14 oz fill-as-needed?
- straight tube?
- swivel nozzle?
I am thinking NAPA or such, paying attention to build quality. Bad idea?
Other: Anybody know what type of grease is Mercury's 2-4-C, and if it is compatible with the better 101?
My concern is the stay with what is already in, but maybe use the better one for saltwater?
Edited by jaymoussy on 06/15/15 - 10:57 AM
Posted by Phil T on 06/15/15 - 11:55 AM
#2
My preference is 3 oz with the flex hose. I had one for marine grease and a second for trailer bearing grease.
Each tube would last 2 years.
I had good success with the NAPA stores that had a marine section.
Posted by gentilebrian on 06/16/15 - 8:03 AM
#3
one thing I learned about grease guns is don't cheap out. they always broke on my until I bought a good gun. I just have one big one filled with starbrite wheel bearing grease. its a marine grease so I use it on just about everything.
HTR