How do I store a complete 7.3
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Molon Labe
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How do I store a complete 7.3
I have a spare 7.3 that I pulled from my F250 bolted to a pallet with the intake, and exhaust covered up too keep the critters out.
What else should I do to keep her fresh?
The fuel bowl and rails are still full.
Should I pull the injectors and drop some oil in the cylinders?
This is the first diesel that I ever had to store. It will prob sit for some time as it's just a spare for my truck
(boy oh boy, I hope I didn't just jinx myself...)
What else should I do to keep her fresh?
The fuel bowl and rails are still full.
Should I pull the injectors and drop some oil in the cylinders?
This is the first diesel that I ever had to store. It will prob sit for some time as it's just a spare for my truck
(boy oh boy, I hope I didn't just jinx myself...)
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From: Damon (South East Texas)
If you want to put oil in the cylinders, just remove the glow plugs and add through those holes. I would use a light oil, such as ATF and turn it over slowly to distribute the oil in the cylinders. Then, put the GP's back in loosely, or leave them out, before reinstalling the the VC's. That way you can easily to blow out the oil before starting it later.
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If I were doing this, I would fill everything with engine oil and plan to replace the fuel system seals when the time comes to use the engine. I would blow out the fuel rails with compressed air. Remove, clean, and lube the injectors. Store in a clean area, best is a sealed tub of clean oil.
So this means draining the oil after doing all of that and filling the block with oil when done. That is just what I would do. You could always just store it and fix problems when you need it. I do not like that method especially if it may be stored for a long time.
So this means draining the oil after doing all of that and filling the block with oil when done. That is just what I would do. You could always just store it and fix problems when you need it. I do not like that method especially if it may be stored for a long time.
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I agree with Mike on this one. The more time that you spend prepping the engine for storage the better off you are going to be in the long run. There was a thread in the OBS forum ( I think) that some one installed a long sitting engine and the cylinder walls had rusted and pitted. The engine is now out looking at a rebuild.
Take your time Frank and do it properly the first time. Some of the marine fogging oil may be helpful as well.
Take your time Frank and do it properly the first time. Some of the marine fogging oil may be helpful as well.
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Well, everything sounds good so far. I would have three things in mind. Do you have an excessively large humidity controlled gun safe? Second, do you have a humidity controlled room shop? Third, can you put it in an area with VCI (Vapor corrosion inhibitor) that is used with gun storage? I know eastwood sells big bags which have VCI compounds with them to keep corrosion away...
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Well, everything sounds good so far. I would have three things in mind. Do you have an excessively large humidity controlled gun safe? Second, do you have a humidity controlled room shop? Third, can you put it in an area with VCI (Vapor corrosion inhibitor) that is used with gun storage? I know eastwood sells big bags which have VCI compounds with them to keep corrosion away...
This is a good thought, I think I would try to find a engine shipping container along the lines of the ones the military uses. Maybe start checking the army surplus stores or watching DRMO auctions, something like this DRMO linkey. I'm sure Frank is familiar from his time in the Navy. Those containers are airtight adn he could drop a couple of containers of desiccant in to keep the humidity down...not that Florida is very humid. The rest of the suggestions sound spot on as well.
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Molon Labe
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ALL ideas sound great...thank you for the suggestions.
Yes the humidity is a real problem here, but I dont have gun safe that big LOL
I'll look into the VCI bag from Eastwood, Thats a great idea!
Also the marine fogger is a great idea Jim.
I think I'll pull the injectors and oil up the cylinders before I bag it too.
Thanks everyone
Yes the humidity is a real problem here, but I dont have gun safe that big LOL
I'll look into the VCI bag from Eastwood, Thats a great idea!
Also the marine fogger is a great idea Jim.
I think I'll pull the injectors and oil up the cylinders before I bag it too.
Thanks everyone
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Well I just wanted to reiterate about the fuel. That stuff just does not store very well over time and you can just imagine what the injectors and fuel rails will be like after that fuel goes south. That is why I would try to get it all out and therefore the old oil in the pan would have to go too after pulling the injectors, unless you can turn it over and blow it out. Either way get the fuel out of the cylinders.
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Molon Labe
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Well I just wanted to reiterate about the fuel. That stuff just does not store very well over time and you can just imagine what the injectors and fuel rails will be like after that fuel goes south. That is why I would try to get it all out and therefore the old oil in the pan would have to go too after pulling the injectors, unless you can turn it over and blow it out. Either way get the fuel out of the cylinders.
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Molon Labe
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OK, I pulled the injectors and have them bathing up to the solenoid in a sealed tub of oil, Oiled up the cylinders, loosened up the rockers, drained the fuel rails, fuel bowl, and coated everything with a nice thick coat of a marine anti-corrosion spray. (this stuff is like spray vasoline) I plan to turn it over frequently also.
Thanks for everyones suggestions...
Thanks for everyones suggestions...
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Fill the crank case to the top of the fill spout with oil and wrap up the engine with industrial plastic wrap. When storing anything metal being a motor, transmission, rear end, etc. oil is its best friend!
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Molon Labe
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Do you mean fill up the whole engine with oil..? Sounds like a good idea.