re: Engine Preservation Advice Sought

[TJCallahan@domain.elided]

In AD v7n674, Dave wrote:

<<Is there anything I can do to help keep the engine in good condition while 
it
waits for me to complete the bodywork?>>

I'm in a similar situation and my engine will be coming home from Wes 
Ingram's shop in the next couple of weeks. Wes and I were discussing how to 
preserve his great work while I took my merry time completing the remainder 
of the car.

The solution we hit on was to do what you described -- remove the plugs and 
squirt some oil in the holes. Turn the engine every once in a while to keep 
the sides coated. 

When I'm ready to start the engine (well, maybe a day or two before), I'll 
pour some mineral spirits (paint thinner) into each cyl and turn the engine 
to wash away the oil coat. An oil change to rid the system of the "spirited" 
oil and we're on our way.

This will allow the rings to seat normally after the engine rebuild yet keep 
everything protected until engine start. If you're not doing rings, you may 
not need to perform the "wash" step.

Hope this helps.

ciao

Tom
'63 Spider
Seattle

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