Re: Mercury Mark 5, first run, first problem

[Buccaneer]

I realized the disgusting crankcase drain tube was oriented the wrong
way, so it dripped on the transom mount. Turned it around so it
will drip directly in the Land of Sky Blue Water.
Made a new gas line as well today. Old ferrule would not seal.
No sense spewing gas as well!
I too "tried" marine gear oil in my Mark 5, but wasn’t so lucky.
Drip, drip, drip.
Put some old Texaco outboard grease in it today. It was all I could
do to squeeze the tube "hard and long enough" to get it to come
out that tiny vent hole 🙁

Prepare to be boarded!