Didn't know about that -- thanks.
Current plans are to do a frame off and rebuild the engine, so I suppose it
doesn't matter in that
event, but it will be a while before that happens and plans can change.
Maybe I should reconnect it all, pull the thermostat cover and fill it back up
with coolant?
Don Malling
ZinkZ10C@aol.com wrote:
> I've found it better to store cars with antifreeze than drain them. Lack of
> a total system fill leads to rusting of the waterpump seal causing a leak
> later. The block tends to grow rusty fuzz that turns to silt next time the
> engine is run.
>
> If you were to ensure all liquid was out of the motor and the internals dried
> out this would not be a problem but doing that on a installed motor is
> difficult.
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