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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