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10-02-2005, 09:18 PM

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just bolt it back on and hook the hose up? Heard of people "priming" the pump. What is that?

10-02-2005, 09:26 PM

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as long as you put some kinda lube on the impeler it will be fine, dish soap or a littel 2-4-C marine grease works great, just need something to help it out until it primes for the first time.

10-03-2005, 06:02 AM

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Ditto and you'll be fine....

10-03-2005, 06:53 PM

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a mentor told me a long time ago you cant use too much lube....on the impeller I use 24c never ky

10-03-2005, 10:06 PM

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Thanks guys

10-03-2005, 10:12 PM

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Re: Rebuilt my fresh water pump, should I.......

Whats the difference from hooking the hose to your drive vs lowering the boat in the water after sitting high and dry on a lift/trailer/rack? Both will have water to the pumps before the motors are started. correct? So not really priming or started dry??
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