Impeller lubricant

[Cricket Too]

What do you guys use to lubricate the impeller when your changing it. I have seen some people use grease but I don't really want to run that through the engine, unless anybody out there knows that it's OK. Will dish soap work?

 

[jfm1]

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you can use alittle grease it will wash off in the water

 

[Joe Reeves]

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A thin layer of grease, just a small swipe on the plate and the cup is all that's needed. It's not going to affect the engine at all and will be gone after 2 minutes running. It's just a precaution so as not to run the impeller dry momentarily and to make the installation of the impeller into the cup a easy matter.

 

[B.autry4711A]

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Hello,<br /><br />When I changed out my water pump assembly I used liquid dish detergent and haven't had a problem. Worked great.

 

[Cricket Too]

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What kind of grease should I use, regular wheel bearing grease?

 

[B.autry4711A]

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Forgot to add one more thing. Before you crank the motor to check out the water pump ensure you have the water on for about a minute before you crank her over on the muffs to ensure water gets into the water pump.

 

[BoatBuoy]

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I used vaseline.

 

[OBJ]

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If none of the above are available....use spit. Worked a couple times for me....when I was in a pinch......

 

[Cricket Too]

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Well I have plenty of wheel bearing grease, will that work? I think I might have some Vaseline out there too.

 

[Joe Reeves]

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Have you ever felt like there was a chain hanging from your belt.... and somebody was yanking it?

 

[Cricket Too]

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Guess I'm using wheel bearing grease.

 

[CATransplant]

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I don't know, but I use liquid dish soap for this. It works great, but makes a nice foamy mess in my barrel when I start up. No residue, though.<br /><br />I also put it on the ends of the water tubes. Makes 'em slip right into those pesky grommets.

 

[umblecumbuz]

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Cricket,<br /><br />Any old grease, or temporary lubricant like washup liquid, will do!<br /><br />As Joe knowledgeably said, it'll be gone inside a coupla minutes, and it's only to stop the impeller running dry those first few seconds.<br /><br />Don't lose sleep over it Pal. It's not high-tech.

 

[DHPMARINE]

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All of the above is correct.Lube helps you get the impeller installed.As for lubrication after that If you run in the water,or on a hose,the water is there instantly,and no damage is done.<br /><br />DHP