1988 Johnson/Evinrude "CC" 40 thru 55 Models Service Manual, Page 57Get this manual
AnodesTesting and Replacement Erosion or disintegration in salt or brackish water indicates the anodes are performing their functionThe anodes should be inspected andor replaced at intervals or corrosion of the engine will increase INotellf any anode has been reduced to two-thirds its original size (one-third eroded), it must be replaced! To increase the duration of the anodic protection, the starboard stern bracket (on some models) is drilled to accept an additional anode
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