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Re: bimetallic corrosion

To: Terry and Donna Cost <tcost@vvm.com>,
Subject: Re: bimetallic corrosion
From: "Mike Adams" <mikeadam@wcnet.net>
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2000 22:38:48 +0000
Words of wisdom and experience from generation 'T'
Wow !     Mike
>

>I've found that what works for me to keep the aluminum head and iron block
>from corroding is to run a ground from the frame to the road.  If you
attach
>a 3 foot length of 1/4" chain to the rear spring and let it trail behind
you
>while driving, the chain becomes the sacrificial anode.  To provide a good
>electron path, buy a fiberglass pole ( orange bicycle safety pole with the
>flag will do) and fasten it to the rear bumper. Then run 18 gauge wire
along
>the pole's length and connect it to the chain.  If you want sacrificial
>magnesium, make the chain longer and fasten an old minilight wheel to it.
>Remember that the wheel burns with a bright, hot flame when ignited, so
make
>the chain pretty long.
>
>Leisure Suit Terry
>
>



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