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Sep 30, 2007 | 10:43 PM

Cool6.9DieselGuy

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6.9L Going Into Storage

I"m about to rip out a 6.9L and put it on a pallet to set in the back of the garage or the shed or something... I'm just trying to get some opinions on what I could do to keep the internals in good shape... particularly the coolant passages, as this diesel to my knowledge has never been treated with sca/dca additive... Should I run some coolant flush through and then maybe put the right antifreeze in and run it for a little while to coat the insides before I drain it, or should I just say F it and drain it and put it right on a pallet? Any other ideas? thanks guys

Sep 30, 2007 | 10:54 PM

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Spray the cylinders with something that will oil the cylinders good and let it be. I have used outboard boat motor cyl "fog".

Sep 30, 2007 | 11:24 PM

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Spray the cylinders with something that will oil the cylinders good and let it be. I have used outboard boat motor cyl "fog".

...and turn over the engine by hand a few times after fogging it.

Oct 1, 2007 | 06:28 PM

F250FarmBoy

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Make sure you strap it on good, dont want that big hoss falling over and damaging it, something else, or someone's toes...

Oct 1, 2007 | 11:06 PM

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nobody thinks I should do anything to the coolant system? would it just be a waste of money?

Oct 2, 2007 | 12:57 AM

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SCAs provide extra protection when the engine is running, but for storage, I would just drain it and wrap it up real good.

Oct 2, 2007 | 08:45 PM

chrono4

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How long is it going to be stored?

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Oct 5, 2007 | 08:10 PM

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For tha long term. I would seal all areas where air/moisture could get into engine. Best thing would be a shrink wrap for the whole engine.

Oct 11, 2007 | 06:46 PM

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Best thing would be a shrink wrap for the whole engine.

great thinking!

Oct 18, 2007 | 07:29 AM

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a good heavy weight oil on all the surfaces and cover with a breathable cover. Dont shrinkwrap it. If you do, when the block sweats from the air warming up, it will condensate under the wrap and then there will be nothing but a haven for rust.