Alternatives to OMC branded grease?

[z33tec]

Just received my service manual for my 1990 70hp Johnson. Going through the manual, I see that it recommends 3 types of OMC grease to use.

1. OMC Griple Guard Grease
2. OMC Hi-Vis Gearcase Lube
3. OMC General Electric Versilube

Doing a quick web search, it looks like these aren't readily available and I'd probably have to pay a bit extra to order them online. Are there any more common marine grease's that can be used in place of these without any detrimental results? Something I could pick up at an AutoZone type chain store?

Also, the manual seems to be pointing to grease zerks for a grease gun but most of these OMC greases seem to come in little squeeze tubes. I'm guessing I will need a grease gun and grease tube to go with it rather than a little tube for surface application?

I apologize in advance if this is one of those "which brand of oil is the best" type questions :lol: . Being new in the marine space, I just want to make sure I'm not missing out on any special water specific additives or anything. I'm freshwater only if that matters as well.

 

[DaleH]

1. OMC Griple Guard Grease
The correct name is "Triple Guard" grease and it is one product I personally will not substitute! You can get the large squeeze tube for $13 delivered from eBay. Buy a screw-on grease gun adapter for $10 or so from a local Auto Parts supplier, but I have seen TG Grease in some local auto stores, at least those near saltwater boating areas, where I am.

FYI all OB makers sell their own version of the "blue-colored, synthetic, water-resistant grease" but the OMC/Bomb product is the best buy. Any of the 'foreign' OB makers sell it for a lot, lot more ... and it all comes out of the same factory.

2. OMC Hi-Vis Gearcase Lube
You could use any premium gearcase lube.

3. OMC General Electric Versilube
I've never greased a starter pinion shaft in 50-years of boating and never will. I use a thin high quality synthetic lightweight oil, like Reel-X or Corrosion-X. But if I didn't have those I'd have no reservations using good ol' BreakFree CLP or a fine sewing machine oil. FWIW I've never had a starter issue, nor have my brothers and we've run multiple dozens and dozens of OBs over the years and sometimes up to a dozen just between us in the same season, most in saltwater service too. Works for me/us ...

 

[z33tec]

1. OMC Griple Guard Grease
The correct name is "Triple Guard" grease and it is one product I personally will not substitute! You can get the large squeeze tube for $13 delivered from eBay. Buy a screw-on grease gun adapter for $10 or so from a local Auto Parts supplier, but I have seen TG Grease in some local auto stores, at least those near saltwater boating areas, where I am.

FYI all OB makers sell their own version of the "blue-colored, synthetic, water-resistant grease" but the OMC/Bomb product is the best buy. Any of the 'foreign' OB makers sell it for a lot, lot more ... and it all comes out of the same factory.

2. OMC Hi-Vis Gearcase Lube
You could use any premium gearcase lube.

3. OMC General Electric Versilube
I've never greased a starter pinion shaft in 50-years of boating and never will. I use a thin high quality synthetic lightweight oil, like Reel-X or Corrosion-X. But if I didn't have those I'd have no reservations using good ol' BreakFree CLP or a fine sewing machine oil. FWIW I've never had a starter issue, nor have my brothers and we've run multiple dozens and dozens of OBs over the years and sometimes up to a dozen just between us in the same season, most in saltwater service too. Works for me/us ...

Thanks for the well thought out response Dale! My mistake, was a typo in the "T"riple Guard Grease.

I'm all for using quality products so looks like I'll be ordering some of that for sure. Thanks again.

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[Cujo1976!]

Thanks for the well thought out response Dale! My mistake, was a typo in the "T"riple Guard Grease.

I'm all for using quality products so looks like I'll be ordering some of that for sure. Thanks again.

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1. OMC Griple Guard Grease
The correct name is "Triple Guard" grease and it is one product I personally will not substitute! You can get the large squeeze tube for $13 delivered from eBay. Buy a screw-on grease gun adapter for $10 or so from a local Auto Parts supplier, but I have seen TG Grease in some local auto stores, at least those near saltwater boating areas, where I am.

FYI all OB makers sell their own version of the "blue-colored, synthetic, water-resistant grease" but the OMC/Bomb product is the best buy. Any of the 'foreign' OB makers sell it for a lot, lot more ... and it all comes out of the same factory.

2. OMC Hi-Vis Gearcase Lube
You could use any premium gearcase lube.

3. OMC General Electric Versilube
I've never greased a starter pinion shaft in 50-years of boating and never will. I use a thin high quality synthetic lightweight oil, like Reel-X or Corrosion-X. But if I didn't have those I'd have no reservations using good ol' BreakFree CLP or a fine sewing machine oil. FWIW I've never had a starter issue, nor have my brothers and we've run multiple dozens and dozens of OBs over the years and sometimes up to a dozen just between us in the same season, most in saltwater service too. Works for me/us ...

I know this is an old post but what is everyone doing with this new formula of Triple Guard? Does it work as well? It doesn’t seem as tacky and I ran out while getting things ready for the season. Any suggestions?

 

[Still Afloat]

When I go to the marine store and look at some of the prices it’s OMG grease.

 

[lightflyer1]

That is the price of almost anything now days.

 

[thill]

I have triple guard grease, and it's virtually the same as the marine grease for my grease gun. So I use grease-gun grease in a pinch, and see no difference in performance. It's just easier using the squeeze tube.

 

[airshot]

Where is this "triple gard grease ". Used...??

 

[thill]

If you look in any OMC manual, there are many, many places.

Basically, it's waterproof grease used to lubricate and corrosion-protect almost everything on the outside of a motor. Swivels, pins, slides, props, mechanisms - all over the place, really. Many, many instructions say something like, "Apply a film of triple-guard grease, then install" or something to that effect, depending on the part.

 

[FuzzyGrub]

Yep, the sticky, green stuff.