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Old 01-21-2020, 02:21 AM
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Discoloration on connections

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I'm a new boat owner and am still learning about what's normal and not normal with boats. I noticed some discoloration on connections for the cooling system and exhaust system. I wanted to post some pictures in hope that someone could let me know if there was cause for alarm.

Is there a reason these connections have green/rust on them? Is this normal and if not, what are some symptoms that could cause these? If this is normal, what should I monitor these connections for?

Thank you, I appreciate any feedback or advice you may be able to share.

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Old 01-21-2020, 12:03 PM
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That's pretty normal. The corrosion is from the salt and/or moist environment of the engine box. When the corrosion gets really bad time to address the fittings for integrity. I have seen bronze fittings fail catastrophically on more that a few occasions.
Wiping the engine down with a spritz of WD-40 will keep them clean on the outside but the corrosion still comes form inside too. A "zinc" in the system helps as it becomes the less noble metal and sacrifices itself for the other materials. Just like a zinc on the prop.

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Old 01-21-2020, 08:17 PM
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Thank you, Dave!
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Congratulations on a new boat, a new hobby, and a really clean-looking engine. Seems you have a good attitude towards monitoring it.

Rust(and corrosion of all types) never sleeps.
Keep up the good fight.

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Old 01-24-2020, 12:53 AM
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Thanks! I'm pretty excited about the boat and looking forward to learning about boat ownership and seamanship. One of the previous owners was supposedly a helicopter mechanic and took care of the engine; I'm trying to learn enough to continue that trend!

I'll be monitoring the corrosion and rust.
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