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Old 03-09-2016, 08:48 AM   #21
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51MERC-CT: Would that anode also work if it was suspended inside the radiator top tank
from the radiator cap? Would it also work if it was suspended from a nylon cord instead of a piece of metal?
Can't make that call. The installation in the upper hose is as I recall from the instructions on a similar anode years ago.
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Old 03-09-2016, 09:20 AM   #22
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West marine sells the one with brass nut,put in the bottom tank
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Old 03-09-2016, 10:03 AM   #23
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What about no-rosion coolant additive? I have read good things on the forum.



http://www.no-rosion.com/

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There is some good info here good find John they mention anode use.

http://www.no-rosion.com/tech_coolant.htm

another read http://papers.sae.org/490093/


Scroll down here about 1/2 way and read about galvanic properties
http://www.tc-11.com/understanding_corrosion.htm

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Old 03-09-2016, 10:19 AM   #24
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Been using no-rosion in my '48 F-1 for a few years with good results. Some time in the past somebody put the wrong head gaskets on and caused a water leak. Was using no-rosion then and was impressed with how clean the cooling system was. It has been three years since I did this and no cooling issues. The engine is a 276ci. with aluminum heads and using straight water with the proper amount of no-rosion.
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Old 03-09-2016, 11:03 AM   #25
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Thanks for all the input. As usual lots of good information and opinions.
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Old 03-09-2016, 11:07 AM   #26
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What do you have in your daily driver? Any oem or aftermarket antifreeze that has an oem endorsement.Usually written on the label.
Prestone lo tox,Peak,Honda and many more would be a good choice.
You would be hard pressed today to not have a car that wasn't a cast iron block with aluminum heads.Has been that way for the last 40+ years.There are millions running around without an anode in them.Aluminum heads on a flatty aren't something new special.Don't overthink this anode idea. "LOL" My2¢

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Ronnie, I agree with you. I have disassembled too many modern engines to recall. Not one showed any discernible amount of corrosion. The modern chemicals we use on our modern vehicles are FAR superior to those of decades past.
Adding an anode? For what?
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Old 03-09-2016, 11:32 AM   #27
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Adding an anode? For what?

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Old 03-09-2016, 12:20 PM   #28
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Once a Clinton / Trump supporter always a supporter you won't change their mind.

Same here.

But did you know all hot water heaters have a zinc anoide? No fancy Chemicals in there? Wonder why...
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Once a Clinton / Trump supporter always a supporter you won't change their mind.

Same here.

But did you know all hot water heaters have a zinc anoide? No fancy Chemicals in there? Wonder why...
As a matter of fact I check the anode every year and they are not all zinc,usually Magnesium.Lets not hi jack this thread.
Not an easy job to get out the first time.
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Fifteen years ago, I put together a 32 with an aluminum headed merc flatty. I ran straight water till I was sure there were no cooling system problems. I figured that I would change over to anti freese as soon as I got the chance. One day I went to start my car and the motor was locked up. I pulled the plugs and one cylinder was full of water. The aluminum head had a big spot eaten away around one of the copper crush rings in the head gasket. I welded up the bad spot, filled my motor with anti freeze and most importantly, put a Pencil zinc in one of the tapped spots in the head. 15 years later, no problems! If you go online and look up "Galvanic series" you will see a list of metals, from the most noble to the least noble. The farther apart on the series the less happy metals are in the presence of an electrolite {water} Copper or brass and aluminum are pretty far apart, and should be protected. The pencil zinc is cheap insurance. By the way I never used head gaskets with copper on aluminum heads again. Rich
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Old 03-09-2016, 12:53 PM   #31
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I think some of you guys have too much time on your hands.......
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Old 03-09-2016, 01:28 PM   #32
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Here's another good link > http://www.ve-labs.net/electrolysis-101
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But did you know all hot water heaters have a zinc anoide? No fancy Chemicals in there? Wonder why...
Simply because there are NO "fancy" chemicals in there... just water and all of the associated minerals.
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There is some good info here good find John they mention anode use.

http://www.no-rosion.com/tech_coolant.htm

another read http://papers.sae.org/490093/


Scroll down here about 1/2 way and read about galvanic properties
http://www.tc-11.com/understanding_corrosion.htm

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Reading through that, I found it interesting that they recommended NOT to use distilled water when using water only as a coolant. This is something I have never done for the reasons they point out.
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