Oil For Engines That Sat

chromebumpers

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When traditional, non modified motors sit in garaged cars and haven’t started in years, what if any additives can be included with a fresh oil change prior to the first startup?
 
One more related question. A speed shop near me stores their motors completely full of standard grade motor oil. Plugged for leaks, they insist every last internal part is submerged in oil. Ever heard of such a thing?
 
its old school but I know it works,
(filling a stored engine completely full of fresh oil)

its done, or at least was done.. ALL THE TIME,
it virtually ensures there's zero moisture & rust damage from condensation,
most knowledgable people also back off all rocker's, seal intake and exhaust ports,
for long term storage.
thats so the valve springs are not compressed and cam bearings are not under compression
just remember to pull all the sparkplugs and re-adjust the rockers,
and manually spin the engine over a few dozen times to work out most of the excess oil,
reset the ignition timing and check coolant levels.
before you re-install the plugs refill the oil to a proper level before trying to start it
exhaust block plates are commonly used
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https://behrents.com/parts/bsc-90175.asp
 
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