Pencil zincs (magnesium) - Cummins

[Nancy]

We need a new pencil sacrificial anode for our engine (Cummins 250) - preferably magnesium as we're in freshwater. Does anyone know where I can find one?

[Carl]

Try the link below< any of these look familiar? Great place to get them, just call and talk to them if you are not sure.





http://www.boatzincs.com/engine-magnesium.html

[Nancy]

Close but apparently no cigar. Looking for 3/8" x 2" (or 2.5" if measuring overall).

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[Carl]

This one has the 3/8 thread and is 2" long.




http://www.boatzincs.com/engine-magnesi ... sizes.html

[Pitou]

Remember, using a hacksaw any anode can be cut down if length is the issue. I used to do this every year for the heat exchanger anode for my Entec generator.

[Nancy]

This one has the 3/8 thread and is 2" long.

http://www.boatzincs.com/engine-magnesi ... sizes.html

So it does. Thank you, Carl!

And thanks, Kevin, for the workaround.

[Nepidae]

Don't know anything about a Cummins engine, I have Ford Lehman, but the conversation evolved to anodes.
I just found a company, Marine Anodes, and they are super to deal with.
I first did my homework by checking the 4 major suppliers of Zincs and Marine Anodes was the least expensive, they also have an anode line cutter called a SALCA which for the cost seemed like a good idea.
Here's their site (http://www.marineanodes.com).
I wanted aluminum anodes and when I placed my order I wasn't sure if that's what I ordered. It turned out it wasn't but a quick email to the company, I dealt with Michael, they we able to provide the Aluminum anodes. Ask if you don't see what you need.
So, good price, great customer service and free shipping over $100.
No company interest, just passing on a good contact.