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(5) Remove the intake and exhaust manifolds. Spray all the intake and exhaust ports with preservative oil.
Replace the manifolds.
(6) Inspect the cooling system; if the coolant is contaminated, drain it and flush the system. Fill it with a rust
preventive compound.
(7) Remove the exhaust plate from the starter and spray with preservative oil Reinstall plate.
(8) Brush or spray a film of rust preventive compound on all exposed, unpainted surfaces of the engine. Use a
rust preventive conforming to Type P-1, Grade 1 or 2, U.S. Military Specification MIL-C-16173C. Remove springs,
guides, crosshead and push tubes. Replace the covers.
(9) Cover all the engine openings with heavy paper and tape. Tag the engine to indicate that it has been treated
with preservatives and the crankshaft should not be barred over. The tag should indicate: if coolant has been removed,
the date of treatment, and that the engine is not ready to run.
(10)
Store the engine in an area where the air is dry and temperature uniform.
NOTE
Engines in storage for more than 24 months should be flushed out with a suitable
solvent or a light, hot oil, and then be reprocessed with rust preventive materials.
Periodically inspect the engines for rust or corrosion. Take corrective action as
necessary.
Although the preservative materials may be added to and be used for the same
purpose repeatedly, they must be kept clean; the accumulated deposits should be
removed after being allowed to settle.
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PREPARING A STORED ENGINE FOR SERVICE. When an engine is removed from storage and put into
service, the following operations must be performed:
a. Clean Engine.
(1) Clean accumulated dirt from the exterior of the engine. Remove the covers, tape, and wrappings.
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