AE-1E Aluminum Pencil Anode – Engine Anode Only
AE-1E Aluminum Pencil Anode – Engine Anode Only
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AE-1E Aluminum Pencil Anode – Engine Anode Only

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Protect your engine's cooling system from galvanic corrosion with the AE-1E Aluminum Pencil Anode. Designed for heat exchangers and cooling passages, this replacement aluminum pencil anode helps extend the life of critical engine components while providing reliable corrosion protection.

Manufactured from high-quality aluminum, the AE-1E outperforms traditional zinc anodes in heat exchanger applications. It features Performance Metals' exclusive Securecore® central steel core, which prevents the spent end of the anode from breaking away and blocking cooling waterways.

Key Features

  • Replacement aluminum pencil anode for all engine brands
  • Replaces E-1E, E-1EZ, and CMEZ1E
  • Designed for heat exchanger and engine cooling system protection
  • Aluminum provides superior performance over zinc in heat exchanger applications
  • Exclusive Securecore® steel core helps prevent blockage of cooling passages
  • Fits 3/8 NPT plug (plug sold separately)
  • Ideal for routine engine maintenance and corrosion protection

Specifications

  • Material: Aluminum
  • Application: Heat Exchanger / Engine Pencil Anode
  • Length: 1-1/2" (38.1 mm)
  • Diameter: 1/2" (12.7 mm)
  • Thread: 3/8-16 UNC
  • Compatible Plug: 3/8 NPT (not included)

Includes

  • AE-1E Aluminum Pencil Anode only
Not sure which pencil anode you need? Use our Pencil Anode Measurement Chart to quickly identify the correct replacement by length, diameter, thread size, and plug type.