Wouldn't it be easier to get a dustbin (trash can?) place the engine in and
submerge it with oil with all the holes open, this would protect the
waterways as well!!!!
----- Original Message -----
From: J&E <ebk@buffnet.net>
To: submit <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 2:17 PM
Subject: Things that make me think, hummmm?
>
> Hi List!
> I still remember a descussion that I had with aperson about 25 years
> ago reguarging: storing a rebuilt engine. I stated that I really didn't
> think that there was a way to store an engine in an unheated garage for
> a long (30+ yr.) time withoutdoing anything to it & not have something
> rust.
> The reply was to: "plug" the Breather Pipe or top of the Valve Cover
> (where the hose goes to the "Gulp Valve" (PVC?) & fill-up the engine
> with light wt. oil [Ex:3-in-1 wt.] until it comes out the input hole.
> My response was: What about inside the combustion chamber?
> Response: Fill that, too. Then suck it out, & drain the engine when
> trady to use it. Of course you would change the points, spark plugs oil
> & filter, etc..
>
> Question list: What whould have been your response?
> I was just silent. -Cosmo Kramer
>
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