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Old 12-12-2005, 01:36 PM
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hi all ive had my engine in storage now about 6 months, thing is it aint at my gaff and is a fair way away, need to give some instructions to the dude thats looking after it i know about the cranking via the pully but i herd somebody mention dropping oil in thier too would this be down the plug holes? all holes are blocked off to stop moisture getting in, what damage can not cranking cause please as tbh ive just had waay to much on this year to give a toss but now is time to start building so just makeing sure i dont fak it up

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Old 12-12-2005, 03:07 PM
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all these wanabee engine builders and nothing lol
 
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Old 12-12-2005, 03:16 PM
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Best advise is give it to me and i'll stick it in my engine bay and look after it for you
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Old 12-12-2005, 03:22 PM
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er yeah ok then great idea luv
 
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Old 12-12-2005, 03:26 PM
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Open throttle wide open, and just try to start it, hit limiter for 1 min then all should be fine!

Ok dont do that lol.

Is the engine a runner then or not? ie in a car?
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no mate its come straight off the dyno into storage
 
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Old 12-12-2005, 04:38 PM
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lodas of oil down the plug holes loads... then crank it over once a week or soo... failure could damage belt or bores/rings
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may be an idea to whip the cam cover off too and pour some over cams
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just need to keep it free of moisture and lubricated mate, that way it wont seize
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cheers fellas apreciated
 
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