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Old 10-10-2020, 10:49 AM   #2
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Try drillling the end with a NEW, SHARP bit. Maybe several, starting small, increasing in diameter untill an Easyout or even a screw driven in to the hole so a pair of pliers can be used. Dull bits won't help.
Try needle nose pliers or Vise Grips if there is something to grab.

I will suggest for the future though that you lightly coat the anode thread with a pipe sealer before installing in the cap AFTER wire brushing the cap and anode threads lightly so they show bright. Then use a wrench and pliers to snug the anode firmly into the cap. THe sealer will keep the water out so the threads don't degrade, the snugging will hold the anode in the cap so they won't separate.

If you are concerned about continuity between the cap and anode then satisfy yourself all is well by using the OHMS function. There should be less than 1 ohm when done.

I've been doing that for years now and never a problem, so far, on my different engine.

I also use the sealer on the cap external threads to stop the inevitable weeps and corrosion in those threads. Again the ohm meter.

Gobs of sealer are not needed. I use Rectorseal #5 but there are others.
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