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| | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 | After an engine rebuild,how long can it sit before using it(running it).will gaskets,seals etc. go dry in a years time? This is on a 235,but all engins will qualify i imagine. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy Midpiner, If the engine was assembled correctly with some lube on the seals then everything should be fine providing the engine is stored with all of its openings plugged and not out in the rain, hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 | Yes ,that answers my question. The truck wont be done for a while(year or so,maybe less).It would be installed in the chassis,just not running.It is in my shop,indoors. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 161 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 161 | The '59 235 in my 51 half ton sat for 30 years after a rebuild and all it needed was an oil change and fuel system overhaul. ---Jack | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Had my V8 for the 37 on an engine stand for over a year. A couple times a month I'd spin the engine over a little to keep the tension off the same valve springs for an extended period. I probably was going over kill but I am known to do that occasionally. Like CJSTP said, I have also seen engines sit for long periods of time and be just fine. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,922 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,922 | One of the funniest questions: "I just bought this old car and it seems to run OK. Should I take it apart to replace the gaskets?" | | | | | Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 336 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 336 | if it ain't broke, don't fix it!
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