[C320-list] Yanmar Engine Zinc

[JJ Morrison]

As far as I know these engines do not have any zinc anodes. My engine which is a 1998 does not have them, however your's may; Be a good idea to check with a Yanmar rep.CheersJohnM1999#574


> From: RaceAnnouncer at verizon.net
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 09:36:46 -0400
> Subject: [C320-list] Yanmar Engine Zinc
> 
> I've been reading up about marine diesel engines.  I hadn't realized that a
> Yanmar 3GM30F engine has internal zincs that should be changed periodically.
> I believe I've located two of them but before I unscrew the brass nut
> holding them in place I thought I'd consult with fellow owners to find out:
> 
> Do I need to drain all the anti-freeze first?
> 
> My boat is a 1997 with a 3GM30F Yanmar engine what size zincs does it take?
> 
> How often do you change them?
> 
> 
> Mike Rauh
> On Your Mark  #408
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