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Storing engines - Mick Hanna - 05-06-2018
I have a spare engine that I've repaired and refurbished that will be stowed beneath the bench to keep it out of the way. It's unlikely to be used for a while (fingers crossed) and I am wondering if it should be filled with oil before it is hidden from sight. I intend turning it over by hand every now and then. Any advice?
RE: Storing engines - NickB - 05-06-2018
I've not seen it with car engines, but when outboard engines are 'winterised' they are often run until just before fuel runs out and "fogging" oil is then sprayed in via the carburettor to protect the airways, carb and cylinders from corrosion.
Comes in a spray can. See link https://www.goldeagle.com/tips-tools/fogging-engine-proper-use-fogging-oils/
RE: Storing engines - Bob Culver - 06-06-2018
Rust begets rust and our engines have been run without additives. Blanking off all openings so damp air cannot circulate through block assists. Dunno about filling or sluicing water jacket with oil but judging by the rust flakes wish i had done with some old parts.
If the engine has been run getting copiuos oil onto valve stems is desirable and again air flow into manifolds should be blocked off.
RE: Storing engines - Chris KC - 06-06-2018
Agree with above. Atmospheric moisture is perhaps the biggest thing you can tackle so seal in plastic and consider including an adequate qty of silica gel which will soak up whatever moisture is inside. Don't put in a wooden crate unless thus wrapped first as wood stores and releases moisture. Other than that make sure all surfaces are oiled or greased - new oil, not used. Oh yes and don't put your fingers all over newly machined surfaces, wipe them down with rag and WD40. My dad was building an engine in 1994 when he passed away, it's been stored lightly oiled in a DRY garage under lots of old blankets and still looking good.
RE: Storing engines - Mick Hanna - 06-06-2018
Some great advice. Thanks to all. I now wish I hadn't chucked all those little packets of silica gel away whenever something new arrived in the house!
RE: Storing engines - Charles P - 06-06-2018
Try dessicant spark plugs
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/dehydrplugs.php
RE: Storing engines - Chris KC - 06-06-2018
(06-06-2018, 02:09 PM)Charles P Wrote: Try dessicant spark plugs
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/dehydrplugs.php
Wow!
RE: Storing engines - Viteran - 06-06-2018
Impressive website, I like the whistle alert!