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Default Anodes -magnesium?Aluminum? Zinc?
I have a fresh water mercruiser bravo II, Is there difference between the three?
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Default Re: Anodes -magnesium?Aluminum? Zinc?
Yes!For Fresh water only use Aluminum or Magnesium.Use Zinc in Saltwater.Zinc in freshwater takes too long to oxidize and therefore your drive metals are more subject to attack.
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Default Re: Anodes -magnesium?Aluminum? Zinc?
Read this Mercruiser service bulletin, it'll answer your question. Service Bulletin 2002-06
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