Lubricant for impeller

[Parsons]

KY Jelly - Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorhexidine, Gluconate, Gluconolactone, Methylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide.

 

[Benny17441]

Johnson (OE supplier to many engine manufacturers) supplies glycerin right in the impeller kit..

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OEM replacement for Yanmars do not bring any. I have never used such lubricants and my impellers last as long as any. I don't think it will do any harm but I'm skeptical about the benefits. The addition of a pack of glycerin makes it look more like a complete kit and probably commands a higher price.

 

[Alan Gomes]

I tried auto and hardware stores and I haven't found glycerin. I do get some strange looks
When I search for glycerin on Amazon I get many sex lubes that are glycerin free.

How about this?

 

[JRacer]

KY Jelly - Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorhexidine, Gluconate, Gluconolactone, Methylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide.

Ya just don't want to get that mixed up with the Vick's Vaporub in the dark!

 

[Justin_NSA]

How about this?

Not where I'd expect to find it but that should work right?

 

[Parsons]

Ya just don't want to get that mixed up with the Vick's Vaporub in the dark!

I've never tried to replace an impeller in the dark, but it might be a skill I should work on. I've had to replace a fuel filter in a bouncing rear cabin in near dark, but that didn't require any lubricant.

 

[jssailem]

mixed up with the Vick's Vaporub in the dark!

It would be "a Hot time in the Old Town Tonight..."

 

[teacherspet]

Dishwashing soap

 

[Maine Sail]

I tried auto and hardware stores and I haven't found glycerin. I do get some strange looks
When I search for glycerin on Amazon I get many sex lubes that are glycerin free.

Any pharmacy...