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Post by finatic on Mar 23, 2023 12:44:23 GMT -5
I'm going to change the 3 for each motor. They have been on for some time. I'd be stupid to think they will come off easy, so any tricks learned along the way would be appreciated.
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Post by jerryk on Mar 23, 2023 13:02:29 GMT -5
Anodes (not anoids) should come out without too much of a fight. I never had issues with removals from my prior boat lower units that sat in water (fresh) for several seasons, but will be honest in that I haven't done them on a saltwater outboard yet.
I was always told to replace them once they are half gone, but by the time you take the effort to remove and check them on your engine you might as well put in the new one.
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Post by finatic on Mar 23, 2023 13:23:43 GMT -5
If my hands on skills were as bad as my spelling I'd be fu$#Ed. But thanks for the tip.
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Post by fishnfool on Mar 23, 2023 13:24:03 GMT -5
Glen they are held in by a single bolt and rubber gasket. Get some long handle needle nose pliers and insert it into the bolt hole after you remove the bolt and give it a pull and a wiggle. The gasket holds it in pretty good.
Don't buy until you pull them and inspect them. They might still be okay and it should take you all of 15 min to check them.
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Post by finatic on Mar 23, 2023 13:39:23 GMT -5
Perfect buddy that's exactly what I was looking for. I called on them today $26 each plus the O ring. Thieves
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Post by fishnfool on Mar 23, 2023 13:41:55 GMT -5
Perfect buddy that's exactly what I was looking for. I called on them today $26 each plus the O ring. Thieves Yea they aren't cheap considering what you get. They sell them as a complete housing now so no need to try and pry the annode off the housing anymore - what a PIA that was. I only wish I followed my own advice and checked mine before buying.
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Post by finatic on Mar 23, 2023 13:51:56 GMT -5
When inspecting were you able to re use the O ring or not.
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Post by fishnfool on Mar 23, 2023 14:14:56 GMT -5
When inspecting were you able to re use the O ring or not. O rings were fine. They are thick rubber so unless yours are dry rotted and cracked I'm guessing your o rings will be fine too. Regrease your bolts before reinstalling.
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Post by finatic on Mar 23, 2023 14:17:52 GMT -5
1200 hrs. I'll soak this one in saltaway
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Post by fishnfool on Mar 23, 2023 14:31:02 GMT -5
Clean that up with a scotch bright pad or some sand paper and see how it looks. From where I sit not to bad, still has some life left. Maybe a couple three more seasons before I'd replace.
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Post by finatic on Mar 23, 2023 14:32:14 GMT -5
Going back on, there's coffee for the week .5 more to go. Lol
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Post by fishnfool on Mar 23, 2023 14:37:27 GMT -5
That looks good too but missing an ORing Or is that the same one after sanding?
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Post by jerryk on Mar 23, 2023 15:01:51 GMT -5
Looks really good for that many hours. Makes me feel good about keeping mine in for a few more years, as long as you rinse motor after each use I suspect they have a pretty long life expectancy. Then again, they are called sacrificial anodes for a reason, and you don't want other motor parts to become the sacrifice when your anodes are gone, so always good to check on them every few years I guess.
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Post by abouttime2fish on Mar 23, 2023 21:42:27 GMT -5
Separating the anode from the cover is not a sure thing. Of the 6 (twins) I was only able to seperate one. You can also buy the assembly, cover included.
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Post by finatic on Mar 24, 2023 8:08:25 GMT -5
That looks good too but missing an ORing Or is that the same one after sanding? Yes after sanding
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