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How to tell between aluminum and iron water pump?

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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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How to tell between aluminum and iron water pump?
I know that the iron will be heavier but without anything to compare it to how do you know? I bought a chrome one off ebay so I was just wondering. Thanks.
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 05:32 PM
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Re: How to tell between aluminum and iron water pump?
Hint: A magnet won't stick to aluminum.
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 06:10 AM
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Re: How to tell between aluminum and iron water pump?
Originally Posted by Capn Pete
Hint: A magnet won't stick to aluminum.


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