berkeley oil pipe plugs

[spectra 224]

Can anyone out there tell me the purpose or reason for the two oil pipe plugs that screw into the berkeley bowl? Do I need to add oil or anything to it?
If so what grade should I use? I have looked all over for this info but cant seem to find a thing.
Thanks,
Chris

[78CoLe]

I used 80 w gear oil from lucas pull both plugs fill in one till it runs out the other cap them of done the only reason I used lucas was cause it was free I believe you can by a marine 80w/90 gear oil that work prob better

[Wicked Performance Boats]

Take both out and fill one till the oil runs out the other. Use any oil but
i prefer 90w gearoil. Budlight

[spectra 224]

Thanks for all the help. I guess Ill go add some oil being there was no sign of it when I changed the plugs out.

[78CoLe]

when you put new in let it run out a bit to float any water/debrie out of there

[502 JET]

Can anyone out there tell me the purpose or reason for the two oil pipe plugs that screw into the berkeley bowl?
Thanks,
Chris
You add the gear oil in there to lube the bowl bushings.Add new oil often.

[BLOWN JOB]

there are for oil i use 90 wt but they are ment for dry start up i oil before an after each trip

[Bradf]

Just to add to this. How often do you guys;
1. Add oil to the bowl.
2. Grease your driveshaft
3. grease your steering hardware.
I do all 3 once per weekend... before the first run for the weekend. Im sure thats plenty for the greasing... but is that enough for the oil in the bowl?

[BLOWN JOB]

yes thats plenty like i siad i oil before an after just for my peice of mine it takes no time

[Devilman]

Just to add to this. How often do you guys;
1. Add oil to the bowl.
2. Grease your driveshaft
3. grease your steering hardware.
I do all 3 once per weekend... before the first run for the weekend. Im sure thats plenty for the greasing... but is that enough for the oil in the bowl?
Same routine here...... :cool:

[El Prosecutor]

1. Add oil to the bowl.
2. Grease your driveshaft
3. grease your steering hardware.
:idea: Don't forget your thrust bearing and the bearing buddies on the trailer! Might as well check the dipstick too.