obthomas
Guru
- Joined
- May 16, 2013
- Messages
- 560
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- TheVenture
- Vessel Make
- 1985 Bestway Labelle Sundeck 40ft
Anyone....
When I change pencil zincs in my engines and transmissions I try to discard the old zinc and reload the bronze plug with a new zinc. I usually get three or four of the used zincs to break off inside the bronze plug making them unusable. I know they are not terribly expensive but I was wondering if they could be reclaimed without spending more time than they are worth. In my case drilling and re-tapping is not worth the effort because I do not have a drill press or large vise and a shop area. I do have a battery charger and a small vat of saltwater. Is it possible to connect the plug to 12V positive and 12V negative to a cathode and submerge them in salt water and get the zinc to remove itself from the plug? I have a bunch of these plugs that are waiting to be reclaimed. Thanks for any help.
When I change pencil zincs in my engines and transmissions I try to discard the old zinc and reload the bronze plug with a new zinc. I usually get three or four of the used zincs to break off inside the bronze plug making them unusable. I know they are not terribly expensive but I was wondering if they could be reclaimed without spending more time than they are worth. In my case drilling and re-tapping is not worth the effort because I do not have a drill press or large vise and a shop area. I do have a battery charger and a small vat of saltwater. Is it possible to connect the plug to 12V positive and 12V negative to a cathode and submerge them in salt water and get the zinc to remove itself from the plug? I have a bunch of these plugs that are waiting to be reclaimed. Thanks for any help.