Anodes on alpha 1 outdrive

[prc03sx195]

While I was pulling my boat out of the water someone mentioned I was missing an anode on the flat portion of the outdrive (right above where the prop spins). There is a round aluminum disc about 3" dia. with a threaded hole in the center. He said that the anode screwes into this. There is a rubber plug on the topside for a ratchet extension to go into but I think that threaded hole is for the bolt to hold it in. I was thinking that was the anode, the round circular disc.
This may be confusing unless you can visualize what I am describing but maybe someone can steer me in the right direction. Am I missing something here or am I all set? Thanks
This is a 2003 I/O Mercruiser.

paul

 

[oldjeep]

Re: Anodes on alpha 1 outdrive

You're not missing anything - what you are describing is where the trim tab goes. If you have power steering it is just a disk with nothing sticking down.

 

[BoatDrinksQ5]

Re: Anodes on alpha 1 outdrive

Yes i have the same setup as yours. just an empty threaded hole. the plate is an anode.

 

[Brewman61]

Re: Anodes on alpha 1 outdrive

Do a google search on "Mercruiser Anode Kit" and you'll get all sorts of photos showing the various anodes, incluing that plate that is being discussed in this thread.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Anodes on alpha 1 outdrive

Yes, There are at least three kinds of anodes for that place on your outdrive. There is the flat disk, a disk with a small fin and a disk with a larger fin. You may use any that fit. A performance prop will have some rake which cause you to use the small fin or the flat disk.

 

[jestor68]

Re: Anodes on alpha 1 outdrive

It would help if you stated what Mercruiser you have. The 4.3L and above usually are equipped with power steering, and use the flat anode(no fin).

 

[prc03sx195]

Re: Anodes on alpha 1 outdrive

Sorry, I have a 4.3L with power steering and it just has the flat disk, non performance prop. It sounds like I have what it is suppose to. Thanks

paul

 

[JB]

Re: Anodes on alpha 1 outdrive

This is an outdrive question. You will get better response in the Mercruiser Forum. I will move it there for you.