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1 - general view of corrosion damage due to water contamination during storage.
2 - severe black scab damage to a thrust pad, also shows the effects of resultant seizure
3 - severe cavitation damage of an alternator bearing. Attributed to chronic water contamination
4 - severe cavitation damage of an alternator bearing. Attributed to chronic water contamination
5 - black scab damage (tin oxide) to the face of a thrust bearing.