An automotive cathodic protection apparatus applies direct current to an integrated circuit timer and power controller, which generates times output pulses. An output charge storing capacitor connects the power source and timer to a vehicle body.
Cathodic protection of vehicle bodies provides a capacitive charge on an anode which is attached to a painted surface. Moisture in contact with the painted surface spreads the charge. A minute current is established at holidays, protecting damp metal surfaces from corrosion. Two levels of protection are provided.
A thin strong anode is made with an embedded end of a multi-strand single sleeve insulated wire and is molded from a three part composition of polymer, carbon and silica gel. The anode is thin, about 3/32 of an inch thick, and about an inch and a half in diameter. The anode is made in circular or other configuration. The peripheral wall of the anode has dimples, which are engaged by snaps projected inward from walls of a low profile capsule. The conductor passes through an opening in the side wall of the capsule. Standoffs space the anode from the upper wall of the capsule. An outward extending flange of the capsule is coated with adhesive, which may cover a part or all of the base of the anode.
A magnetic field is applied to an automotive engine-type oil filter canister by permanently adhering a plastic strip halfway around an outer surface of the filter canister, thereby forming a magnetic field within the filter canister attracting ferrous magnetic particles to an inner wall of the canister adjacent the ferrous magnetic strip.
An automotive cathodic protection apparatus applies direct current to an integrated circuit timer and power controller, which generates timed output pulses. An output charge storing capacitor connects the power source and timer to a vehicle body.
An engine oil additive in the form of a dry lubricant powder having approximately equal parts of Dupont DLX-6000, an experimental grade fluorocarbon resin micropowder having particle size less than a micron and having a recommended temperature range of about 480 degrees F. and a Colt Industries Plastomer Products Division Plastolon P-550 Teflon powder having a micron to submicron size and having a recommended operation maximum range of from about 500 to about 600 degrees F. and about 1-2% titanium dioxide is added to an engine oil by draining used engine oil, renewing filtration system, pouring one pint of new engine oil into filler opening, mixing second pint with the prescribed ratio of Power Powder and pouring into the engine filler opening, filling with additional oil needed to bring engine oil capacity to full, and immediately operating the engine through its normal driving manner for approximately 30 minutes. The fluid lubricants carry the powder components in their powdered form to friction bearing surfaces where powder is squeezed from the lubricant to impregnate the porous surfaces. The dry lubricant rapidly increases in temperature as it contacts the porous friction surfaces and adheres to the surfaces.