Muley
Cruisin' Guzzisti
I have purchased an EV engine that I intend to use in a "project" sometime, but that sometime might be measured in years
Could someone offer advice on long term storage with the engine out of the bike ? I know it's probably a good idea to put some oil in the plug holes and turn the crank over a few times, but what kind of oil, how much, etc. ? Are there any other things to do that would help prevent corrosion and future troubles ?
How about the sump ? Should it be removed and the whole underside flushed out first and then some type of lube be applied under the pistons, on the crank, etc.?
I assume the whole engine should then be covered with fabric of some kind to keep dirt and insects out and still be able to "breathe".
TIA
Could someone offer advice on long term storage with the engine out of the bike ? I know it's probably a good idea to put some oil in the plug holes and turn the crank over a few times, but what kind of oil, how much, etc. ? Are there any other things to do that would help prevent corrosion and future troubles ?
How about the sump ? Should it be removed and the whole underside flushed out first and then some type of lube be applied under the pistons, on the crank, etc.?
I assume the whole engine should then be covered with fabric of some kind to keep dirt and insects out and still be able to "breathe".
TIA