[C320-list] Zinc

[Don Johnson]

I have hull # 53 with a Perkins. I think I've bee told "no zincs", but now not sure. Anyone have the correct answer to this one?  Thanks.

Don
# 53

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> On Sep 25, 2014, at 2:13 PM, Larry Frank <WindSwept at stx.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> The Westerbeke does have a zinc that is threaded into the heat exchanger.
> 
> Larry
> WindSwept
> C320 #246
> 
>> On 9/24/14, 12:27 PM, "Jeff Hare" <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi All, 
>> 
>> We should be clear about which engines we're referring to so we don't
>> confuse anyone.
>> 
>> The Yanmar 3GM30F does not have any engine or heat exchanger zincs.  I
>> suspect the 3YM30F does not have engine or Heat Exchanger zincs either.
>> 
>> The Westerbeke and Perkins engines probably do have engine zincs.
>> 
>> Cheers!
>> -Jeff
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
>> Behalf Of Elizabeth Schwartz
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 11:46 AM
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Cc: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Zinc
>> 
>> Ahoy......On the engine,the heat exchanger is a tube that transfers heat
>> from the engine coolant to raw water......probably on the aft side of
>> engine.....4 hoses attached....on the aft side of mine is a hex bolt that
>> is hollow on the inside to hold a zinc..to save the exchanger from
>> corrosion.....Joe....#245
>> 
>> 
>>> On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 09:37 AM, tharrison at innovations-plus.com wrote:
>>> 
>>> You may not have on if you have a drain in the heater.
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Sep 24, 2014, at 8:26 AM, Joseph R Aberdale  wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Where is that located Joe?
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On Sep 24, 2014, at 8:02 AM, Elizabeth Schwartz  wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Ahoy.....dont forget the zinc on the heat exchanger......Joe....#245
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 07:08 AM, Allan S Field wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> You still need a zinc on the prop shaft.  As a "belt and
>>>>>> suspenders" guy, I use 2 zincs on the shaft.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
>>>>>> Behalf Of colloua5 at aol.com
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 6:41 AM
>>>>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Zinc
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> .Hi Allen
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Does this mean the prop shaft as well or only the rear of the motor
>>>>>> as you
>>>>>> described
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Lou Reszoly  # 427
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Allan S Field To: C320-List Sent: Tue, Sep 23, 2014 9:42 pm
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Zinc
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> The 3GM30F Yanmar's don't have engine zincs.  At the rear of the
>>>>>> motor,
>>>>>> above the transmission, you will see a plate where the zinc used to
>>>>>> go.  If
>>>>>> you doubt this, feel free to call Mack Boring at 908-964-0700.
>>>>>> These guys
>>>>>> are the Yanmar experts.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Allan S. Field
>>>>>> Sea Shadow - 808
>>>>>> Columbia, MD
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
>>>>>> Behalf
>>>>>> Of Joseph R Aberdale
>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 8:41 PM
>>>>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Zinc
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Page 40 of the engine manual for my Yanmar 3GM30F, serial number
>>>>>> E28782,
>>>>>> talks about replacement of the Anticorrosion Zinc on the engine.
>>>>>> However, it
>>>>>> does not show the location of it in the engine diagram picture. I
>>>>>> would
>>>>>> appreciate it if someone could help me locate it.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Thank you.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Joe Aberdale
>>>>>> Morning Star
>>>>>> #908
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