PREPARING ENGINE FOR SPRING SERVICE
Preparation of the engine should include all these items of overhaul necessary to permit satisfactory
operation of the engine. Many engines properly serviced in the spring will give a full season of carefree
pleasure. The amount of effort to be expended will be determined somewhat by the storage of lay-up
procedure of the previous fall. Refer to preparations for starting the engine for the first time.
1. Tighten all nuts and bolts to proper torque. Replace all drain plugs and caps.
2. Manifold - Replace drain plug. Check manifold bolts for tightness since some gaskets shrink more than
others.
3. Water Pump - Close drain cock and replace drain plug. Lubricate pump by grease cups. Replace packing
if required. DO NOT OPERATE PUMP WITHOUT WATER.
4. Lubrication System - Remove all oil from oil pan and reverse gear housing. Refill with quantity specified
in "Lubrication Group".
5. Cylinders - Remove spark plugs. Pour one or two ounces of oil in cylinders to lubricate walls, rings, etc.,
turn engine over without spark plugs in place.
6. Valves and tappets - Check and lubricate if required. Remove seal over breather tube end.
7. Distributor - Clean and lubricate as required. Remove any moisture seals. Clean and set distributor points.
8. Spark plugs - clean spark plugs and re-set gap to .035". Replace burned or broken plugs.
9. Ignition wires - Replace damaged or brittle ignition wires. High tension electrical leakage prevents good
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