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Old 05-19-2019 | 08:42 AM
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Does anyone know what is plug is ???
Do i need it??

WAS going to plumb power steering cooler from this port, but when i took it apart , i founf this ???

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Old 05-19-2019 | 09:43 AM
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It's an anode. They help protect against corrosion.
Do not plumb any oil in here unless you want to mix it with cooling water.
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Old 05-19-2019 | 09:50 AM
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ahhhhhh,,,,,thanks SB
i thought it had to be something like that...
guess i should try to replace them..
or try to clean it up,,,but look pretty bad...
something else to find....hahaha

ahh,,,, found site boatzinc.com

https://www.boatzincs.com/engine-siz...xoCj7YQAvD_BwE

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