True. I've never lived in the rust belt, so I may not have the proper
respect for its sinister propensities...
on 12/10/03 12:19 PM, Bullwinkle at yd3@nvc.net wrote:
> The main thing I would be concerned about is rust on other components.
> Oil will eventually drain down. Turning an over engine periodically may
> prevent the pistons and other parts from seizing in the bores, but I've
> taken engines down which have developed rust rings in the bores from
> where the piston rings stood. That's why I felt the running of the
> engine with the starter to replenish the oil in the system might be
> prefered.
>
> Another concern is the kind of storage even when inside. Remember the
> warnings about keeping fuel tanks full to prevent condensation? It
> applies to any closed system. If the engine goes through warm spells in
> the winter, condensation can form "sweats" internally. This causes
> problems. A work shop periodically heated makes things even worse
> especially if heated with a non vented propane or natural gas heater.
> That's why changing the oil would remove any moisture that may
> accumulate in the sump.
>
> <<<snip>>>
> Personally, I would think turning it over by hand once a year is
> probably
> sufficient. In a moderately dry climate, it could probably just sit in
> the
> corner of the garage for ten years gathering dust without harm.
>
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'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
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