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Bill Gross
New member
Username: midatlanitc_marine
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 06:59 pm: | 
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I am trying to find the name of the corrosion by-product that forms in the engine cylinder between the aluminum piston and the cast iron cylinder when saltwater enters the cylinder and is allowed to sit for a period of time. After it dries it looks like sand. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance for any help. |
Cal Martell
Advanced Member
Username: cal
Post Number: 184
Registered: 02-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 09:08 am: |
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I think it's called screwed. |
C.DeF.
Member
Username: ipmarine
Post Number: 40
Registered: 02-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 09:16 am: |
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Uhhhh, I believe that would be, hmmmm, my guess, salt. |
makomark
Senior Member
Username: makomark
Post Number: 1737
Registered: 09-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 10:44 am: |
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the technical term is "precipitate" and its not a by product of corrosion but if evaporation.
the red/brown/orange colored stuff is the product of corrosion. |
C.DeF.
Member
Username: ipmarine
Post Number: 41
Registered: 02-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 07:24 pm: |
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Awww, you spoiled the fun Makomark. |
makomark
Senior Member
Username: makomark
Post Number: 1739
Registered: 09-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 09:56 pm: |
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Sorry C. Guess I still have some more to learn when it comes to board etiquete? |
C.DeF.
Member
Username: ipmarine
Post Number: 42
Registered: 02-2009
| | Posted on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 08:11 am: |
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My apologies MM. Just a moment of sarcasm. Had been a tough day. You've always been very helpful with your answers on this board and I'm sure that's appreciated by many. |
makomark
Senior Member
Username: makomark
Post Number: 1742
Registered: 09-2008
| | Posted on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 12:20 pm: |
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No need for apologies, C.
I thought the new guys were entitled to "the three strike rule" before the pelting commenced. I try to refrain as I've experienced "foot in mouth" here and don't feel good about it - mostly from the 'sharing bad info' aspect. Being wrong doesn't bug me, as long as I understand why - rest assured, it has happened many times over the years.
Thanks for the compliment; they don't come often! |
