corroded midsection

[Livinshallow]

Is this normal for the midsection <a href="http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i45/livinshallow/?action=view&current=DSC02626.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i45/livinshallow/DSC02626.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: corroded midsection

link does not work.

 

[ezeke]

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[ezeke]

Re: corroded midsection

When you paint the aluminum, you have to take it all the way to bare metal and prime it with a good aluminum primer. Then you need a good quality non metal paint for the protective surface.

In your photo, water has found its way between the paint and the metal and set up a little system to eat up your aluminum.

 

[Livinshallow]

Re: corroded midsection

Thanks but this is the real problem

 

[Livinshallow]

Re: corroded midsection

the midsection cover plate was cracked which apparently is no longer made. I did find one without going to the junkyard took the old plate off and found this? What is the purpose of this part, the motor runs fine without it.

 

[ezeke]

Re: corroded midsection

Click the first thumbnail below to see what that looks like on my parts motor without the salt. It is basicall a metal connection coated heavily in rubber to act as a damper. Without it the stern bracket won't hold the motor.

The second picture will give you a better idea of what the part looks like. I've pushed the rubber back with the pencil to expose the metal carrier.

 

[Livinshallow]

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So basically the way mine looks is normal with the addition of salt. Should I just lightly brush clean the metal then put the new cover plate back on?

 

[ezeke]

Re: corroded midsection

Yes. Just make sure that the post where my pencil is pointing is supported by the cover.

If that is sea salt, a product called salt-away will remove it. Calcium from limestone (calcium carbonate) can look the same.

 

[Livinshallow]

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thanks for the info much appreciated

 

[karlow1]

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So does that mean a mixture of salt-away and CLR will clear things up for sure?

 

[ezeke]

Re: corroded midsection

Salt away removes salt from motors, boats and trailers used in salt water.

Never used CLR - what is it made of?