T&T: Marfak 2HD/lithium soap grease for impeller

[Richard Cook]

For years I used silicone grease (available at dive shops, or at 
chemistry suppliers).  Then Volvo started including a packet of 
glycerine with each impeller.  Either seems to do the job.

Richard Cook
New Moon (Bounty 257)


Bob Clinkenbeard wrote:
> Anyone have knowledge about Marfak 2HD grease recommended by Perkins to 
> pre-lubricate the impeller in my raw water pump?  From what I can find out, 
> it is a lithium soap grease or comparable and was produced by Texaco years 
> ago.  They also say you can use glycerin...is that a drug store item?
> And then I heard you can just use soapy water to pre-lube.
> 
> Comments?
> 
> Bob Clinkenbeard
> 24' custom trailer trawler