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Larry Hill · 12-19-2018, 08:29 AM

Mike Walter told me this years ago. Spray running engine down with outboard engine fogging oil. Spray enough in it so it looks like the car is on fire. While spraying have some one kill engine. This will help fight corrosion in the engine when the car is cold and a warm moist weather front comes through.

Drain the block and cooling system and leave open so the last bit will evaporate.

Remove plugs and apply a squirt of fogging oil in each cylinder. Spin engine over to help coat cylinder walls.

Put number 1 at TDC and back of the rocker arms two to three turns on the valves that are close to max lift. Keep notes as to which valve got backed off and by how much. It will be handy information come spring.

Install plugs finger tight and it should be ready for its long winters nap.

It may not be the best way but it works for me.

12-19-2018, 08:29 AM	#5
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,629 Likes: 1,919 Liked 10,679 Times in 2,222 Posts	Re: Storage Mike Walter told me this years ago. Spray running engine down with outboard engine fogging oil. Spray enough in it so it looks like the car is on fire. While spraying have some one kill engine. This will help fight corrosion in the engine when the car is cold and a warm moist weather front comes through. Drain the block and cooling system and leave open so the last bit will evaporate. Remove plugs and apply a squirt of fogging oil in each cylinder. Spin engine over to help coat cylinder walls. Put number 1 at TDC and back of the rocker arms two to three turns on the valves that are close to max lift. Keep notes as to which valve got backed off and by how much. It will be handy information come spring. Install plugs finger tight and it should be ready for its long winters nap. It may not be the best way but it works for me. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817