billnpat
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- Nov 15, 2009
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- Twin-Zeus-Cummins QSC 600 (T-574 hp - 420 kW) Zeus Propulsion includes Helm joystick, Onan 21.5Kw di
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- Twin-Zeus-Cummins QSC 600 (T-574 hp - 420 kW) Zeus Propulsion includes Helm joystick, Skyhook® Stati
Im confused again...:huh: Am I I/O ??
My engines are MERC CRUISERS V-8 300 HP [E] 350 CID
MODEL....350 HORIZON MPI..V-DRIVE...I found this in search threads about zincs...and whether they should be a concern to my 310....:
For all: Just got an answer from my marina (mechanic). Mercruiser does not put the pencil zinc anodes in thier engines. Boats with inboard/outboard configuration have the Mercathode (Cathodic Protection System) installed and that is connected to the "outdrive" of the I/O. True inboards, with V-Drives and shafts, do not have the internal engine zincs. Like said, the engine/shaft, are protected by the hull/transom zinc, and you should put "shaft" zincs on if you don't have them. Sea Ray "does not" install shaft zincs on any of their boats, but many mechanics have told me, to put them on for your own protection. They cost like $12 each, so put one on each shaft about 10" out from where the shaft extrudes outside of the hull.
Question....Am i inboard/outboard ??
Question Do i have (Cathodic Protection System)?????
thanks....:huh:
My engines are MERC CRUISERS V-8 300 HP [E] 350 CID
MODEL....350 HORIZON MPI..V-DRIVE...I found this in search threads about zincs...and whether they should be a concern to my 310....:
For all: Just got an answer from my marina (mechanic). Mercruiser does not put the pencil zinc anodes in thier engines. Boats with inboard/outboard configuration have the Mercathode (Cathodic Protection System) installed and that is connected to the "outdrive" of the I/O. True inboards, with V-Drives and shafts, do not have the internal engine zincs. Like said, the engine/shaft, are protected by the hull/transom zinc, and you should put "shaft" zincs on if you don't have them. Sea Ray "does not" install shaft zincs on any of their boats, but many mechanics have told me, to put them on for your own protection. They cost like $12 each, so put one on each shaft about 10" out from where the shaft extrudes outside of the hull.
Question....Am i inboard/outboard ??
Question Do i have (Cathodic Protection System)?????
thanks....:huh: