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enkeivette 06-16-2008 05:19 PM

Heads need resurfacing after only 15K miles.
 
There was slight, very very slight pitting around the outer combustion chambers. So whamo, another $50 in machine work.

This time I will run a sacrificial annode.

Vettezuki 06-16-2008 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by enkeivette (Post 3406)
There was slight, very very slight pitting around the outer combustion chambers. So whamo, another $50 in machine work.

This time I will run a sacrificial annode.

What is a sacrificial annode?

enkeivette 06-16-2008 05:32 PM

When you run Al heads on an Fe block there is some bad electrolysis that takes place. Causes corrosion which can eat away at the heads, basically very minor pitting. They'll only need to be taken down .001-.003 IMO.

The annode attracts the electrolysis and wel... sacrifices itself rather than letting it attack your heads. You can also ground the heads directly to the frame as a preventative measure, I will also be doing this.

enkeivette 06-18-2008 12:30 AM



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enkeivette 06-18-2008 11:09 PM

Got the heads back, had to be taken down .004" I was close.

The heads are so pretty and shiny now :D

BRUTAL64 06-19-2008 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by enkeivette (Post 3567)
Got the heads back, had to be taken down .004" I was close.

The heads are so pretty and shiny now :D

Shiny good!

Vettezuki 06-19-2008 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by glenn64vette (Post 3594)
Shiny good!


Dull. . . baaaddd.

enkeivette 06-19-2008 07:50 PM

If only my deck were as shiny! I wouldn't need to spend several hours with the scotch brite pad!


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