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Sunday, July 20, 2014

Electrolysis and Your Out Board Motor

Do you tend to leave your lower end in the water?

Here's something to think about:

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Electrolysis Damage to Lower End 

Salt water, in particular, with a little stray current and time can be a real pain in your lower end.
Notice the angle of the damage- The motor was not tipped fully out of the water.

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Maybe the Top End can be saved
 The only good news here is the top end, the thing with  the electronics and pistons, look pretty good.  Still, this will put a smile on any mechanics face and a frown on the owner's.

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