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very handy 8) does that mean i dont have to spray the fencing this year :lol:
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#3 Post by MAC »

you can buy a small pump that does the same job for a tenner.... screws into the fill hole as well.

Will take a pic tomorrow.

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#4 Post by steyrman »

hi kevin send me the details please
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#5 Post by steyrman »

jw wrote:handy tip
hi jw what gear oil are you using
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#6 Post by jw »

i got the connector for the engine from the little white pump thing, the sprayer just seems cool,
willie, i just use ordinary gear oil from a motor factors
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#7 Post by steyrman »

is it gear ep 90 gear oil
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#8 Post by JOHN1 »

any hypoid 90 gear oil from a motor factors will do :wink:
probably about a quater of the price it would be from a marine shop :shock: :mrgreen:
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#9 Post by steyrman »

Just checked bought some for the landcruiser transfer box and its ep 80/90 another job for tomorrow
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#10 Post by jw »

yes, if its ok in a 4x4 gear box, definately going to be ok in outboard
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#11 Post by mann »

Wicked stuff gents,

Plan on doing mine this weekend and this info will save me a trip plus a few bob :)

Have an old one of them pumps that you showed JW so will check to see if it fits 8)
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