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water pump grease

Post by krrs » Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:35 pm

Good day all. 1954 CC Sportsman with a KL Hercules engine. What type grease should be used in the water pump cup?

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Re: water pump grease

Post by Captain Nemo » Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:48 pm

Lubriplate no.115 water pump grease. Calcium based lubricant.
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Re: water pump grease

Post by jnbailey71 » Mon Jul 09, 2018 11:30 am

Per another suggestion I am using Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with PTFE has anyone had any issues with that grease? I've also seen Classic Boat Connection selling Castrol Pyroplex Gold but my research tells me that stuff isnt made any more.
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Re: water pump grease

Post by Greg Wallace » Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:52 am

have used 2-4-C for years.
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Re: water pump grease

Post by jnbailey71 » Tue Jul 10, 2018 4:21 pm

Thanks for the peace of mind Greg!
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Re: water pump grease

Post by Charles192 » Sun Aug 06, 2023 7:59 pm

how much Grease do you use and do I have to take off the cap?

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Re: water pump grease

Post by Captain Nemo » Sun Aug 06, 2023 9:55 pm

Hi, Yes, you do remove the cap. Clean out any funky grease that might be in there. Pack enough grease in the fitting on the pump and in the cap to allow the cap to turn on a few threads.
Before a day of running give the caps a turn to keep grease in the pump.
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