Lubricate new water impeller rubber ?

rodsnguns

Cadet
Joined
Jan 18, 2026
Messages
26
I have seen various methods people use when replacing the water impeller in an older Johnson 60-70hp. Some say they like to apply a tiny film of some kind of slick um to the metal cup and I have heard some say to put er in the cup dry and that the water will.lube it enough. Not so sure. Opinions ? I have a small verbal spat going on with some friends. Haha.
 

racerone

Supreme Mariner
Joined
Dec 28, 2013
Messages
39,346
Some dish soap makes it easier to assemble.-----Other than that , water is the perfect lubricant for an impeller !!
 
Top