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Old 03-09-2025, 11:39 PM   #1
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What is this weird Zerk grease fitting at the top of my outdrive? What does it lubricate? How much marine grease should I squeeze in there?

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This lubricants the swivel shaft, upper steering pin. A few pump a year with a marine grease.
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Thank you for that information.
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