My boat has sat for 2 years and where the steering goes into the outboard it was froze solid. I have gotten that busted loose but I was wondering what I should put on it for grease. Would a marine grade wheel bearing grease work?
What kind of grease for steering
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Here are 2 Amsoil products that will probably fill your void.
Amsoil
GWRCR-EA
Synthetic Water Resistant Grease
Resists water washout and degradation. Unparalleled protection for boat trailer wheel bearings and other components frequently exposed to water. Stays in place, lubricates and protects against rust.
Amsoil
GHDCR-EA
Synthetic Heavy-Duty Grease NLGI #2
Extreme-pressure, moly-fortified. Provides outstanding protection for steering knuckles, spring shackles, heavy equipment pivot joints and other components operating in high-load, low-speed conditions. Offers excellent water washout resistance.
Other good marine greases may work as well. I have used both of these and they are awesome. The Coast Guard uses the 1st one and they have really have minimized some of the maintenance issues they had such as what you have explained.
Amsoil
GWRCR-EA
Synthetic Water Resistant Grease
Resists water washout and degradation. Unparalleled protection for boat trailer wheel bearings and other components frequently exposed to water. Stays in place, lubricates and protects against rust.
Amsoil
GHDCR-EA
Synthetic Heavy-Duty Grease NLGI #2
Extreme-pressure, moly-fortified. Provides outstanding protection for steering knuckles, spring shackles, heavy equipment pivot joints and other components operating in high-load, low-speed conditions. Offers excellent water washout resistance.
Other good marine greases may work as well. I have used both of these and they are awesome. The Coast Guard uses the 1st one and they have really have minimized some of the maintenance issues they had such as what you have explained.
This is the one that I use, it is Aussie made I think so availability may be a problem
http://www.inox-mx3.com/product_detail.php?productID=4
http://www.inox-mx3.com/product_detail.php?productID=4
pic 2010?? If this boat is gonna be around awhile, you might wanna consider replacing the whole steering system or better yet, replacing with a baystar hyd steering system... The grease mentioned above should get the job done... I've been on the water with a Frozen steering system... not fun...
Originally Posted By: Schmoe
I'd use the water resistant grease that Mercruiser uses for the propellor lube....GOOD STUFF!!!!
this ^^^^^^^
I'd use the water resistant grease that Mercruiser uses for the propellor lube....GOOD STUFF!!!!
this ^^^^^^^
There is usually a grease fitting at or near the end of the cable sheath, grease after each use to purge any water that may have gotten in there (lube the drive unit also). When storing boat, always store with the sliding rod inside the cable coupling tube (usually that is with the steering wheel turned all the way to the left) which prevents corrosion on the unprotected inner rod. Any grease is better than none, but a marine grease is what you should use.
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