Grease for rudder post

Aug 7, 2018
179
Catalina 350 Great Sodus Bay, Lake Ontario
Found a grease fitting ? (Zerk) on the new to us O'Day 34 on the fiberglass rudder post Should I use standard automotive grease?
 

Harlan

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Jun 4, 2004
99
Oday 34 Niantic
I don't think it is critical. It is a low speed, low pressure, low temperature application. I've used "regular" grease and it has never washed out. Look for a second fitting. There should be one above the quadrant and one below it. And while you're crawling around back there check the cables carefully for broken strands, etc. and oil the turning blocks at the base of the pedestal.