Engine shaft film

[Freespool]

What do you guys recommend to use to remove the white discoloration on the shaft of your outboard. Wax helped but not entirely.

 

[DaleH]

You mean the propshaft? It should be coated w/ blue-colored waterproof synthetic grease. It all comes out of the SAME factory, but the best value is the tub from Bombardier/OMC, called 'Triple Guard'. I even use the bulk tub to fill up those small tubes used in hand-squeeze grease guns.

Anything w/ an import brand OB on it will be 2-3X the price.

 

[Freespool]

Thanks, but i was referring to the white scum film that builds up on the shft of the engine. It seem like it may be scale or clacium????

 

[DaleH]

Scouring and abrasive cleaners can scratch SS, so don't try to scrub the scale off. I'd try dissolving it with vinegar, a natural acidic solution. If that doesn't work, baking soda is a mildly abrasive cleaner that should scrub off any scale.

That said, I've never had to clean one ...

 

[TWOBOATER]

There's a cleaner in a pump spray called Salt Away. Spray that on, let sit and rinse. Then compound / wax afterwards. I use it on the alum. opening windshield frame and hardware on my 2520.works pretty well.

 

[Freespool]

Thanks guys