anodes

Don S

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Re: anodes

Would that be salt water or fresh water?
 

lilmandavis

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Re: anodes

i was wondering cause this guy has one of those carbon outdrives. and he claims that they are so great that they dont even need anodes? me, questioning everything said ill get back with you. im in sw florida. so its mostly salt
 

bruceb58

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Re: anodes

They still have stainless steel prop shafts and possibly aluminum props. Since there is brass or bronze in the raw water pump you have galvanic activity.
 

Don S

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Re: anodes

In salt water, they use zinc. Fresh water magnesium.

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Oh, and BTW, that last one is a real B....... to change with the drive on.
 

lilmandavis

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Re: anodes

im goin to be happy with these part numbers to hand to him. thanks gurus, i mean guys! as far as reliability how durable are those things? a typical volvo product?
 
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