4hp Deluxe needs OMC Premium lower unit lube … substitutes ?

[4hpdeluxe]

Just picked up a nice 1993 Johnson 4 Deluxe… low hours, still has factory paint on the plugs. The lower unit requires OMC Premium Blend Lubricant ( not Hi Vis ).
Is there a known suitable replacement for this in today’s market ? Thanks for any wisdom.

 

[dingbat]

Just picked up a nice 1993 Johnson 4 Deluxe… low hours, still has factory paint on the plugs. The lower unit requires OMC Premium Blend Lubricant ( not Hi Vis ).
Is there a known suitable replacement for this in today’s market ? Thanks for any wisdom.

Premium Blend is still available. Why not use what it calls for?

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[4hpdeluxe]

Premium Blend is still available. Why not use what it calls for?

OEM BRP Johnson Evinrude Premium Blend Gear Lubricant Quart 0775609 : Boat Engine Spare Parts Kits : Automotive

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Not easily accessible here in Ontario… shipping from US costs as much as the product. Hoping there is a wider available substitute. Cheers

 

[racerone]

Well-----
" Premium Blend "-----Was used for electric shift motors.-----Not needed for a little 4 HP------Wallmart has outboard gear oil that is just fine for a 4 HP.----Or in Canada you get it at Canadian Tire stores.

 

[4hpdeluxe]

Thanks for the input… yes I might go to Canadian Tire for the regular lube… it makes sense since the motor is not electric shift… it’s just the Service Manual for the 4 Deluxe says it should be Premium , whereas the regular 4, 6 and 8 can use Hi Vis… but not the 4 Deluxe…. It just doesn’t say why.

 

[racerone]

Model # of this motor ?-----Some of these 4 HP models use a gear housing that was first used on the 1968 model 1-1/2 HP .----Updated with some needle bearings.----Keep water out and use a good oil.

 

[4hpdeluxe]

Model # of this motor ?-----Some of these 4 HP models use a gear housing that was first used on the 1968 model 1-1/2 HP .----Updated with some needle bearings.----Keep water out and use a good oil.

Model J4RDHETB

 

[racerone]

That gearcase is the same as used on the 8 HP model.-----Outboard gear oil from Canadian Tire works just fine.-----Just keep water out of that gearcase.-----The propshaft bearing carrier has been NLA for many years and is the first part to break with pressure build up from freezing !

 

[4hpdeluxe]

That gearcase is the same as used on the 8 HP model.-----Outboard gear oil from Canadian Tire works just fine.-----Just keep water out of that gearcase.-----The propshaft bearing carrier has been NLA for many years and is the first part to break with pressure build up from freezing !

Thanks, great advice…. given its so light east to store indoors. I will watch the color of the lube very carefully. Cheers