boovuc 1,090 #1 Posted July 8, 2011 I have a brother in law that used to work around Piper Aircraft and Lycoming engines in past years. He always spoke to me about "pickling" an engine when their airplanes were put in long storage. I often thought about that with a small engine. Three questions...... Did anyone "pickle" an engine they knew was going to be stored for a long time in different temps and changing humidities? If so, what did you do? If you are going to "fire up" an engine that has sat for a very long time, is it better to shoot some lube into the spark plug hole before attempting the start? Just Curiious! BooVuc Mill Hall, PA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #2 Posted July 8, 2011 If I know Im going to store mine for an extended period of time, like over a year, I run the carb out of gas then pull the plug wire and spay WD40 through the carb while cranklng. Then to restart I spray WD40 in the carb crank then hook the plug wire up and away she goes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 759 #3 Posted July 8, 2011 In addition to WH Nut's recommendations, On Single Cylinder Engine long storage, it helps to set the engine with the piston at TDC on the firing stroke. This closes the Valves and rests the springs. A shot of Redex, Oil or upper cylinder lubricant through the Spark Plug hole helps to keep the rings and valves/seat free, but sealed. Tape up the Breather vent, Exhaust and Carb. It all minimises atmospheric moisture absorbtion into the Crankcase with Temp changes where it can't get back out. Just have to leave a Note stuck on the Engine to remind you to remove the covered bits when it is brought out of storage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorts 182 #4 Posted July 8, 2011 drain the gas tank, run the carb out of gas, spray storage seal in the carb while runing the carb dry, change the oil, set it on or just after TDC as previously stated, install a new sparkplug for easy startup. Storage seal is available as an aerosol from your local outboard motor dealer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #5 Posted July 9, 2011 Storage seal is available as an aerosol from your local outboard motor dealer ...also known as fogging spray. Any reputable marine service shop should have the stuff on the shelf. Directions are on the can. Real easy to use and well worth it! ~Duff :woohoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #6 Posted July 10, 2011 Thanks, guys! Good stuff to know. BooVuc Mill Hall, PA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
