Yamaha 2003(F40BWHT) Anode Replacement...

[BashYama]

Hi everyone,

Was working on my engine today, was changing the head anodes and while doing that one of the anodes has snapped and fallen back into the engine block. I have no clue what to do now and hope that you can help me. Is a Yamaha 4 stroke F40BWHT 2003 model.

Any help will be so appreciated. Thank you all in advanced.

Regards
Bashir

[almetelo]

On most models thats not a problem... I guess is on the 50 2 stk that may be a problem because can clog the water passage.

Lets hear the experts...

[BashYama]

Thanks so much for the reply. I'm hopping it's not a problem.

[rodbolt17]

your going to have to retrieve it.
it will work around and clog something and create hot spots.

its why I leave them alone OR change them often.

if a customer waits 5 years I wont deal with them unless the customer has been warned about it.

[BashYama]

your going to have to retrieve it.
it will work around and clog something and create hot spots.

its why I leave them alone OR change them often.

if a customer waits 5 years I wont deal with them unless the customer has been warned about it.

Thanks rodbolt17,

Is it a big job? Do you recommend a experienced mechanic for this job or will I be able to do it myself? Thanks again so much for the help and the quick response.

Regards
Bashir

[rodbolt17]

a big job?
to me no.
its a simple cyl head removal.

then how much corrosion is there?
then is there enough materiel to reassemble after cleaning?

not the first time a project spirals out of control.

[BashYama]

I'm just hesitant to do it myself! Don't have the knowledge or experience. Can anything major go wrong... do you recommend a experienced mechanic or myself to do it. So sorry for all the questions...