remove the spark plugs. put in 3 or 4 squirts of motor oil. turn the eninge
over several times with either the starter motor or by hand. add another shot
of oil and spray inside the cylinders and reach as much of the bottom of the
head as you can with wd 40. replace spark plugs. every few weeks turn the
enigne over by hand for 1 or 2 revolutions. occasionally add another squirt of
oil. ted
David A Templeton wrote:
> I have two GT6 engines that I would like to also store for a while in an
> unheated garage. Any advice would also be greatly appreciated.
>
> David A. Templeton
> mailto:davidt@opentext.com
>
> 74 Spitfire "Spit-Six" Comm #: FM10491U
> using a '73 MkIII GT6 powerhouse
> and suspension KF1951HE.
> "The ultimate GT6 convertible :-) "
>
> 76 Spitfire 1500 - Parts only
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
> To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 8:58 AM
> Subject: Storing engine out of the car
>
> >
> > Well, I finished stripping my parts Spitfire - quite a fun project, and
> > thanks to everyone who contributed advice about how to get things apart. I
> > ended up not bothering to take the tub off the chassis. I was surprised
> > given the horribly rusty state of things that everything came apart quite
> > easily. I did use copious amounts of PB Blaster. I didn't break a single
> > bolt off.
> >
> > Now my question, what should I do to store the 1500 engine? It is in a
> > heated garage, and I plan to make a little "cradle" on casters so it can
> be
> > easily moved around, but what else should I do?
> >
> > Kevin Rhodes
> > Portland Maine
> > Freddy the Spit and a lot of extra parts!
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