Hi again,
I've been searching the internet looking for a definitive (or close to it) answer on not having an anode on an old outboard. My 1971 6hp Johnson does not have an anode and there isn't one listed in the parts list. I understand they weren't commonly added until later years. It was always a freshwater motor and is in very good shape. I now have it on the East Coast of Canada and REALLY want to take it for a rip on the ocean in some coves/bays around my area.
As for usage, I'm only talking about throwing it on an inflatable a few times a summer to rip around for an afternoon. It wouldn't be kept in the water, and I'd be flushing it in fresh water after each use.
Does anyone know if there is an issue with this? I really don't want to retro fit an anode as it's an old family motor and I'd like to keep it original as much as possible.
Thanks
I've been searching the internet looking for a definitive (or close to it) answer on not having an anode on an old outboard. My 1971 6hp Johnson does not have an anode and there isn't one listed in the parts list. I understand they weren't commonly added until later years. It was always a freshwater motor and is in very good shape. I now have it on the East Coast of Canada and REALLY want to take it for a rip on the ocean in some coves/bays around my area.
As for usage, I'm only talking about throwing it on an inflatable a few times a summer to rip around for an afternoon. It wouldn't be kept in the water, and I'd be flushing it in fresh water after each use.
Does anyone know if there is an issue with this? I really don't want to retro fit an anode as it's an old family motor and I'd like to keep it original as much as possible.
Thanks