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Re: [ATM] aluminum steel corrosion problem

Gil McFarlane wrote:
> I seem to remember that one gets corrosion when using
> steel parts in close contact to aluminum (steel bolts
> on aluminum plate - for instance).  How does one deal
> with this?  Is a heavy grease enough?  (Hopeful
> thinking.)

Just got through with some engine work on my Harley which has an 
aluminum engine and steel fasteners, so I learned all about galvanic 
corrosion.  The hard way.  :)

http://www.corrosion-club.com/galvanic.htm

What you want to do is go down to your local auto parts store and pick 
up some anti-seize.  It's in a small toothpaste tube and is a silvery 
paste.  Use it sparingly, one tube lasts a heck of a long time... :)

Pat

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Pat in Lewisville            K0OOK               '97 XLH 883 (Rocinante)
BS#140                                               EKIII rides with me
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