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08-26-2004, 11:17 AM | #1 |
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Gas engine storage
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Just like to expand the engine storage discussion, what is the best way to keep gas engine through the winter. Al |
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08-26-2004, 11:57 AM | #2 |
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Strapped to the plane, along with the skiis Who puts their plane away during the winter?
Kidding aside, I suspect it should be treated as all other types of gas engines.. Keep it away from ignition sources and keep it empty.. Shouldn't have any problems at all then right? |
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08-26-2004, 12:33 PM | #3 |
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I pull the plugs and add some oil ( air tool,etc.) give it a few turns then replace them.I leave the gas in but treat it with fuel stabillizer.This prevents the parts in the carb from drying out.
This method has worked for me and come spring time it fires right up.It smokes and runs rough until the oil burns off. I would rather have it smoke than rust. KenW |
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08-26-2004, 01:40 PM | #5 |
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For gas engines I use the same method as when I store the outboard boat motors. I take the cowl off exposing the motor, run it till its nice and warm then at about 1/3 throttle use a spray can of engine storage oil and blast it down the carb till the engine quits. It will smoke like crazy and the engine will slow down and stop. This way I have got the storage oil in every conceivable place inside the engine. I drain all the gas out of the tank but leave what is in the carb. I then cover the carb and the exhaust openings to keep out dust and any critters.
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08-26-2004, 05:24 PM | #6 |
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Its like the economists, we all have our own views and ways of doing things, but all good. Thank you all for the input.
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Ive been using storage oil in my seadoo and snow machine with great success,Im wondering would it work on a glow engine?
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What I do and it works perfectly is to
put some stabilizer in the last tank or two, run the engine in flight. Drain the tank. Start the engine,then fog the engine with fog/storage oil. The engine will run on the fog (real smokey), stop the engine and your done.You can get the fog/storage oil at CTC.
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The temperature [cold or warm] is not the issue, at least for the
engine. How damp the location is, is important. I don't think a cold garage is where you would want the plane particularly if the electronics are still installed.
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