[haffiman37]

Lithium grease is perfect for water pumps and grase lubricated shaft seals, silicone for places yiu wan to keep water away from. Moly grease is recomended for use on splines between shafts and cranckshafts on outboards. The partnumber for Johnson/Evinrude is 0175356. Syntetic oils best advantage is their capability to maintain a strong and thin oilfilm which is definatly what you want to avoid in your clutch system.ATF-A, was the best, Dexron II came later and covered both the GM and Ford specs. Dexron III i do not know to well. One type of oil to try might bee the old OMC oil Premium Blend used in the old stern-drives with electric shift. Part number 0500714.If delayed shifting occurs you may try to wash out the gearbox by filling it half full with a mix of diesel and kerosine, run it in idle and shift several times.NB:NO LOAD!refill with oil.Another thing that might help is to encrease your idle speed, or whenever shifting be "rough" and give a litle extra throtle to be sure the clutches engage properly. It should be a clear "bang" from your gearbox whenever shifting. Silent shift is an indication of slipping clutches.