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No matter where an engine stops turning, there will be a few valves open. This allows air (and humidity) to cycle in and out of those cylinders as the temperature changes. Next time you store an engine, put a few ounces of motor oil into all the cylinders, and then plug off the intake and exhaust manifolds or the ports in the head with duct tape to keep air from getting to the cylinders. Jerry
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Engine siezed, rotated freely 3 months ago, what is cause?
| Joe S. | 05/28/2019 1:06 AM |
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| Joe S. | 05/28/2019 1:39 AM |
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| EdPruss | 05/28/2019 12:22 PM |
Re: Engine siezed, rotated freely 3 months ago, what is cause?
| Pre '68 Dave | 05/28/2019 2:09 PM |
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| 52Carl | 12/26/2021 3:37 AM |
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