Maintenance Instructions for Ford Engine (continued…)
Storage
One Month (Continued…)
Leave spark plugs in holes or seal spark plug holes with suitable threaded metal plugs and cover
all openings into engine with suitable non-hydroscopic material.
If engine is less transmission, spray flywheel and ring gear with mixture of one part recom-
mended engine oil and one part Stoddard Solvent, or equivalents.
Check coolant protection. Store indoors in dry area.
For Extended Periods
Drain Crankcase completely and refill with recommended engine oil (S.A.E. 10), or equivilent.
Run engine until completely out of gasoline, then restart and run on stabilizer mixed with
unleaded gas for at least 10 minutes.
While engine is still running and at completion of above run, treat upper cylinders by spraying
fogging agent into the air intake for about 2 minutes. Open throttle for short bursts of speed,
shut off ignition and allow engine to come to a stop while continuing spraying fogging agent
into air intake.
Check coolant protection.
Disconnect and remove battery.
Clean exterior surface of engine.
Leave spark plugs in holes or seal spark plug holes with suitable threaded metal plugs .
Seal all openings into engine and engine accessories with suitable non-hydroscopic material.
Mask off all areas to be used for electrical contact.
Make sure all surfaces are dry, the spray all taped openings, all engine accessories including ig-
nition wiring, and all exterior surfaces of engine with Insulation Compound.
If engines are equipped with automotive type clutch, block clutch in slightly disengaged posi-
tion so that lining and pressure plate are not in contact.
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