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 TM 55-1905-223-24-5
(e) The compound used for storage must be removed before running the
engine.
(13) Put the engine in a place protected from the weather and where the air is dry and the
temperature is even.
NOTE
After the engine has been in storage for 24 months, flush it with solvent and
repeat the preparation for storage.
c.
Painting the Engine.
(1)
Make sure all engine surfaces are clean and dry before painting them.
(2)
Put tape over all openings that must not be painted.
(3)
Put tape over all belts or remove them.
(4)
Protect the fuel pump dataplate, engine dataplate and other dataplates on the engine
from paint.
(5)
Exposed threads, wire terminals, and hose fittings must be protected with tape. Pipe
openings, fuel pump drain, fuel manifold drain, and cooler openings must have a cap
installed.
(6)
Protect the clutch contact surface of the flywheel with a rust preventing compound if
the engine is not going into immediate service.
(7)
Apply a coat of primer to the outside surfaces of the engine.
(8)
Apply enamel paint to the outside surfaces of the engine after the primer is dry.
2-46. Preparing an Engine From Storage to Service. When an engine is removed from storage and put into
service, the operations listed below must be completed.
a.
Cleaning the Engine.
(1)
Remove all dirt from the outside of the engine.
(2)
Remove all the paper covers and tape.
(3)
Use solvent to remove rust preventing compound from the surfaces of the engine.
(4)
Fill the crankcase with clean oil.
(5)
Flush the cooling system.
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