New engine-storage-need advice.
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New engine-storage-need advice.
I had a matching numbers engine built with parts that I've located over the last few years. It's complete from fan to flywheel and carb to pan. It's now sitting in my garage on a cradle and it looks as if it may be there for awhile. My questions are:
1. Is there some way that I can turn it over (other than by hand) now and then and get oil up into the heads? It's on a cradle so attaching the bell housing and using a starter is out. I just want to spin it to keep everything lubed.
2. Before I actually install it, I would like to run it, to make sure all is good. How would I go about that?
Steve
1. Is there some way that I can turn it over (other than by hand) now and then and get oil up into the heads? It's on a cradle so attaching the bell housing and using a starter is out. I just want to spin it to keep everything lubed.
2. Before I actually install it, I would like to run it, to make sure all is good. How would I go about that?
Steve
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steve59,
Not cheap, but this is the ideal if money is no object:
http://www.easy-run.net/
And, here's a youtube video of a do it yourself setup:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek-aR...eature=related
Good luck!
Jim
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Not cheap, but this is the ideal if money is no object:
http://www.easy-run.net/
And, here's a youtube video of a do it yourself setup:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek-aR...eature=related
Good luck!
Jim
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I think anything you do to provide some sort of automated oiling system (like a drill-powered oiler down the distributor hole) would eventually wash the assembly lube off the cam and other parts, creating a risk of damage when you go to start the engine.
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If it were mine, I'd oil up the top end and put the valve covers back on. You could even back off the rocker arms to take tension off the springs. Tape the exhaust/intake shut with duct tape to keep moisture, rodents and insects out and forget about it.
I built an engine run-in stand for about $50 total. All you need for starters is a roll around engine cradle, some square tube, radiator, switch, couple of gauges, couple hours time and you're in business.
I built an engine run-in stand for about $50 total. All you need for starters is a roll around engine cradle, some square tube, radiator, switch, couple of gauges, couple hours time and you're in business.
