SUBJECT: OMC Type "C" lubricant
Two models of the 1962 engines have electric shifting; the 40 h.p. model RK series, and the 75 h.p. model V4A series. These electric shift models MUST use OMC Type "C" gearcase lubricant.
Since only OMC Type "C" is specified for use in the preceding models, our Engineering Department has made exhaustive tests to determine if Type "C" could be used in the gearcases of all engine models for which Type "B" lubricant is specified. These tests have conclusively determined that Type "C" can be used instead of Type "B". Therefore, Type "C" lubricant will supersede Type "B" as soon as all dealers' and distributors' stocks of Type "B" are exhausted. It will then be necessary to stock only the Type "C" lubricant.
Remember, however, that the electric shift gearcases MUST meanwhile be serviced with OMC Type "C", which therefore necessitates stocking both types until your Type "B" is exhausted.
Place all orders for OMC Type "C" lubricant with your parts distributor. The standard parts discounts apply to the following list prices which are the same as they were for Type "B".
| Part No. 378794 | one gallon can (6 cans per carton) | $3.60/ gal. |
| 378795 | carton of 12 - 8 oz. tubes | $12.00/ ctn. |
(Suggested price at the retail customer level $1.00/tube)
Parts Distributors Note:
To facilitate handling at the parts depot, please order as follows:
Part #378794 - Order in multiples of six (6) cans only.
378795 - Order in multiples of cartons only. Do not order individual tubes.
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Destroy Service Bulletins: SB-759 dated 2/5/60
SB-822 dated 12/19/60