Do you check the lower unit oil on the new PD's the same as the old lower units? I see the new silver plug but I think that is a grease fitting. I would assume just level out the motor, undo a top screw and see if oil is at that mark? Should I also look at the bottom plug for any reason?

Also, should I give all the grease fittings a couple pumps? I heard that some of the fittings might not actually be used depending on shaft length. Mine is a long shaft with reverse and hydro trim.

I'm always worried about the shaft/clutch rusting because I don't spray anything like Corrosion X under that vinyl cover. Should I?

My problem is that I have a old PD manual that doesn't show all the grease points ie: the reverse plate. I will call PD next week and get one (assuming there is one) but if someone has an electronic version they could email me that would be great. precglide1@aol.com

Thanks and any other general maintenance tips would help.

Yep you still lube up the LU the same way, Open the top plug on the nuckle of the LU, loosin the bottom plug closest to the prop. Take one finger place over the top hole, remove the bottom plug and insert the tip of the bottle of 90 w in the lower hole, remove your finger from the top hole and squeeze the oil in until it starts comimg out the top, you'll be good to go. As for as the 1/2 inch plug on the mid-section its a grease bearing, like you said a couple pumps will do it. (every 50 hrs if my memory serves me right).

Wilson,

Check your email for an 08 manual pdf.

JR