Anybody using this head saver ?

Looks like a pc. of alum barstock to me. Hang a scrap pc of alum in the rad neck would work just as good in my opinion and at no cost. $9.95 plus about $8 shipping from them. LOL,LOL ken ct.
 
ken ct said:
Looks like a pc. of alum barstock to me. Hang a scrap pc of alum in the rad neck would work just as good in my opinion and at no cost. $9.95 plus about $8 shipping from them. LOL,LOL ken ct.
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Save your money Dan, you get pkg. yet,let me know on the freeze plugs. ken ct. usa
 
Re: Anybody using this head saver ie Anode ?

Interesting re the sacrificial anode concept - I researched this for my own 35 Coupe - spoke to an expert electrical engineer in the marine anode business re application for a car. The good news is the galvanic action of the metals does indeed breakdown the anode and not the aluminum head - the bad news is that in a closed system ( our cooling systems) the lead deposits itself as pollution (as compared to marine applications where it would be an open system (the sea) and coats the entire inside of the cooling system. Not sure what in reality is more of a threat to the car. I have spoken to a number of respected early ford guys all over the country that have been using aluminum heads for decades - the damage caused by electrolysis seems to take the bulk of the blame for other negligence - if you maintain a cooling system properly - use distilled - mineral free water - the correct antifreeze type (I use Zerex G05) and levels - flush the cooling system keeping in clean as appropriate - the possible negative issues will be kept to a minimum.

I am sure there are many other theories and each of us must make informed judgments and the best balance of parts, maintenance and common sense. I do not think there is a perfect answer IMHO.:D
 
PeterC>>>the lead deposits itself as pollution (as compared to marine applications where it would be an open system (the sea) and coats the entire inside of the cooling system.>>>

Lead pollution????

Jack E/NJ
 
Pollution meaning contaminants from the eroding lead anode due to the sacrifice of the lead anode in the closed cooling system. The by-product of the destruction of the lead anode stays in the system in the form of "pollution" in the cooling system and adheres to the inside of the block as a coating. Hope that clarifies.
 
Sacrificial anodes made from lead aren't or shouldn't be used for automotive applications. Magnesium alloys are usually used to protect aluminum, zinc to protect iron and steel.


Jack E/NJ
 
Jack E/NJ said:
Sacrificial anodes made from lead aren't or shouldn't be used for automotive applications. Magnesium alloys are usually used to protect aluminum, zinc to protect iron and steel.


Jack E/NJ
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Jack, where would I get a magnesium anode? Thanks, Bob
 
look on e bay for magnesium, i bought a 12" rod of it and used a piece of it in the unused temp hole in my cyl head -seems to work ok.
 
Check with a boat place, they use zincs for engines, and hulls... Maybe outboard engines use magnesium to save their aluminum...
As per Robert Dick, I would want to put the anode into a 3/8" pipe plug (press fit) and use heater holes in head, to have an electrical connection to the material you're trying to maintain... (This is my opinion, can't remember a source) Easy to check, also...
Karl
 
Hey Dan,
when I had my radiator rebuilt recently, they gave me an anode on a stainless wire hook to hang over the lip of the cap and dangle in the fluid. Im only using rainwater at this stage.
Time will tell but the dissolving ( if it occurs) of the mag/zinc alloy has to go somewhere.
Stay cool up there
Daveh
 
I bought mine from Lang's, a major T parts vendor, have them in my T's and v8s. Cannot say how well they work yet. Do know that stock alum heads from years ago were made of a alum that corodes a lot easier than modern stuff.
 
Jim the old Ford aluminum castings were not a very good alloy and have a large grain sftructure with a lot of poriousity in the castings. This can be seen when they break. The water and other minerals soak into these pores and the aluminum become weak and soft. I believe the new alloy used is 356 which needs to be heat treated after it is cast. As molded it don't machine very well, when heat treated to a T-6 temper it machines like brass and is stronger. This is what is used in outboard motors, car transmissions, rears and most aluminum heads. I don't know what alloy is used in engines? G.M.
 
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