[Public-List] shaft zinc

[gordon white via Public-List]

   Went to replace the zinc on the end of the shaft today and lo and 
behold the old zinc and the socket head screw supposed to hold it were 
gone. It's been difficult to attach the thing, especially under water, 
for several years. Now it appears the threads (1/4 - 20?) are completely 
stripped. I know of no way to fix that without hauling out, which is not 
on the schedule until fall.


     There was no apparent corrosion on the prop


     My current solution is to drop a zinc on a piece of wire overboard 
and attach the other end to the engine somewhere. Probably will use this 
system only at my dock, as it probably would be a nuisance under way. I 
know of nowhere to attach it more permanently.


     My first idea would be to drill out the hole and tap it to a larger 
thread, but do not want to go to 5/16 if I can help it. Next idea is to 
hammer in a piece of brass rod (bronze??) or a bronze bolt and drill and 
tap that back to 1/4 - 20.


     Anyone had this problem & how did you solve it?


  - Gordon White

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