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Alright, getting ready to change the lower unit oil (gear lube) for the first time but I wanted to see if you guys had a quick and painless way to refill. I started to get the cheap plastic pump from Advance and just pump in the oil. But do you guys do that or just squeeze it in from the bottle like the Mercury manual shows? I know it's not complicated but just looking for the best or most recommended way. Thanks.
Either way is fine, but the cheap pump is a lot easier on the hands. Older guys, like me, who have weakness or pain in the hands would definitely benefit from the pump. The pump, at least my pump, is slower than the squeezing method. Keep track of the little washers that seal the plugs. It's really easy to not get them put back on and then you've created a mess (I know from experience). Once a little water gets in your foot, it's hard to get all of it back out.
Use the pump-- less mess and much easier to deal with.
The last time I bought oil from Boats Unlimited it came with a pump.
I like the pump. I've been using it for 6 years and had no problems. My boat is not in a heated area so I make sure it is a warm day and I put it in the sun s the oil will warm up and flow good. Good luck and don't forget the trailer wheel bearings.
I bought the pump today and I'm gonna give it a go this weekend. I'll also throw some grease to the bearings. As always guys, thanks for the input.
The pump also allows you to pump lub in and let it sit for a few minutes so air will be pushed out by settling lub as it fills all cavities!
I like the pump :twocents
Don't forget to change the seals on the plugs as well--they are a one time use item--just fyi
I like the pump also. Screw the pump tube in the bottom hole, keep pumping till the oil runs out the top hole. Make sure you put the plug back in the top hole before unscrewing the pump, less oil will flow out of the bottom hole when you remove the pump tube.
Merc 50 ..4 stroke....Never done it before...wanna learn how....does the kit come w/all the new seals ect.? Cost per kit?/pump?/ OIL ?
The bottom screw has a magnet on it to show metal shaving's for wear!! Might be good to check!! just done mine got a seal kit,Changed the impeller (water pump) after turning the prop had a ruff spot on the bearing!! Ordered a bearing kit!! ouch$ 305.00!! Better to catch it in the shop than on the water!! Back to tying jigs!!
I have a Merc. 50 4st. 2006 mod. I service it once a year. I have a hand pump that I got the first year. I pull the prop and check for fishing line, and feel the bearings, lube the shaft. I do this every year because I run in saltwater sometimes. Best advice I can give you is to go out of your way to get pure gas(no ethanol)and always use blue sta-bil. Look for phone app "Pure Gas". It will tell you where to get it where ever you are.
Here's the web site i used for non ethanol gas. http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=NC
GOOGLe.....U-TUBE has sev videos...EASY
oh for changing your oil looks like soon you can dump it in kerr or gaston,it won't matter after they finish with that spill,don't know why they did not try to drag it while it was in narrow water,cheapper to let it flow to ocean and pay fines I recond
Well tried to fill my lower unit today but the stupid plastic tube was too big. Gotta go to West Marine and get the 8mm or 10mm fitting to attach the tube. Hopefully I can get it filled this week so I can hit the water this weekend.
That is a surprise. The pump I bought came with 3 adapters. Anyway, good luck.
I bought my pump at Advance Auto which I'm sure is intended for a vehicle differential but I thought I could still insert it into the hole. Picking up the right items from the store this afternoon. Livin' and always learnin'.