Anodes melded

[summerwind1991]

Just bought a 1993 sea ray with mercruiser 3.0 liter. No trim cylinder anodes and the rear anode seems to melded with the stern drive.<br /><br />Any suggestions for removal?<br /><br />How often do you replace your anodes?<br /><br />Thanks.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Anodes melded

The Trim Cylinder Anodes are an Aftermarket thing,.......<br />Not standard equipment.......<br /><br />The 1 over the Prop is attached with a Thru-bolt,...... From Above it....... <br />

How often do you replace your anodes?<br />

Whenever they Need it................<br />Which Could be Never,..... If it's a Trailer Boat...........

 

[Don S]

Re: Anodes melded

Sorry Bondo, the trim cylinder anodes are NOT and aftermarket setup on the Alpha I Gen II drives. They are bolted right to the cylinder itself, not the rod.<br /><br />SW, Not sure what you mean when you say it's 'melded'? Do you mean stuck, or melting????<br />There are 2 bolts that mount that anode to the cavitation plate. Look for 2 bolt heads under the cavitation plate.

 

[summerwind1991]

Re: Anodes melded

Thanks guys, I took of the anodes on my 5.7 liter 1997 merc, they came right off with the bolts.<br /><br />On my 3.0 liter ...I took off the bolt and the anode is like 'glued on' and incredibly corroded.

 

[Don S]

Re: Anodes melded

They stick sometimes, if you have the bolts out, just tap it lightly and it will pop loose.

 

[summerwind1991]

Re: Anodes melded

Came right off. thanks. two bolts underneath on the 3.0....but what was the bolt on the top, of the anode directly in the center?

 

[Don S]

Re: Anodes melded

what was the bolt on the top, of the anode directly in the center?

It's not normal, I can tell you that. You might want to contact the previous owner and find out what he had rigged up.<br />You would be surprised at some of the things I see people do to their drives and engine in the name of corrosion control.