Long term engine storage.

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Jun 18, 2002 | 07:43 PM

Attoir

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Long term engine storage.

What all precautions do ya' need to take when storing an engine for an indefinate period of time?

Jun 18, 2002 | 09:52 PM

Malgerus

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Re: Long term engine storage. (Attoir)

Just the obvious... drain the oil, keep it clean and keep moisture off of it.

Jun 19, 2002 | 03:05 AM

Jeff C

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Re: Long term engine storage. (Attoir)

my dad put kerosene in a 460 that sat around for several years. when it came time to install it, he flushed, we put it in and it started right up. it runs till this day, very nicely might i add. man that is a huge motor.

Jun 19, 2002 | 06:02 AM

Mista Bone

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Re: Long term engine storage. (Attoir)

best bet, put a teaspoon of oil down each sparkplug hole and rotate the engine over. Every 6 months spin the motor over 5-6 revolutions. Yes it will smoke on start-up, but the rings won't be seized.

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Jun 19, 2002 | 07:47 AM

Giuseppe

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Re: Long term engine storage. (Mista Bone)

Quote:

best bet, put a teaspoon down each sparkplug hole and rotate the engine over. Every 6 months spin the motor over 5-6 revolutions. Yes it will smoke on start-up, but the rings won't be seized.

teaspoon of what.??? sugar, flour, honey,