When I went to change the anode which is on the bottom of the end cap on the transmission oil cooler, the brass cap unscrewed but the anode is "stuck" in the hole. Any ideas for getting it out beside taking the end cap off? thx
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You should go ahead and remove the end cap, as there may be surprises waiting inside that need to be discovered, such as previously broken off anodes, corrosion and deteriorated gasket, all that could lead to serious problems.
Also you’ll be able to measure the protrusion of the anode into the heat x, sometimes the anode requires a bit of shortening before installation, or it will break off and be nonfunctional garbage.
The anode on both my Perkins T6.354 is located at the bottom of the end cap of the oil cooler.
The best would be to remove the end cap. The only reason I try to avoid that is the boat gets moved to winter dock in two weeks. I try to avoid potential "disastrous" type repairs and maintenance this close to needing two engines.