Gear oil type for a 1956 Johnson QD 17

[John A Martin]

I think the year is correct. It is a 10 hp with what looks like a long shaft extension piece. What is the oil/gasoline mix and what type of gear oil do I use? Thanks, John

 

[EN2]

Re: Gear oil type for a 1956 Johnson QD 17

I think these are 20 to 1.Gear oil 90 WT.

 

[John A Martin]

Re: Gear oil type for a 1956 Johnson QD 17

Thanks, the motor has been painted and it is hard to see what type of lower unit oil is recommended. It looks like it says:

Use VPD10 oil or VP010 oil. There might be a letter before the V.

50 to 1 oil gas mix is correct I assume?

John

 

[John A Martin]

Re: Gear oil type for a 1956 Johnson QD 17

O'oops, looks like you answered the question, 20 to 1 oil gas mix, and a 90 weight gear oil.

John

 

[ezeke]

Re: Gear oil type for a 1956 Johnson QD 17

The OE gear oil would be OMC/BRP Hi Vis, but any good marine high viscosity gear oil will work.