Stored engine - some advice...
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 7:17 pm
Not strictly a GT, but two-stroke related nonetheless...
I'm currently in the process of building up an RZ350 engine out of the surplus stock in my shed.
I have what seems to be a decent short-motor. I have to use it because it matches the frame to make it a complete, original 350 (the 250's and 350's are identical except for the engine top-end essentially).
There is a fair amount of old oil in the crankcase of this engine (good) but it appears to be emulsified somewhat - it's pretty milky lookin' .
Question is, should I attempt to wash all the old slightly emulsified oil out (and if I do, with what?), or will it essentially burn off when I start the engine?
I'll take a couple of pics tonight...
Cheers
Paul
I'm currently in the process of building up an RZ350 engine out of the surplus stock in my shed.
I have what seems to be a decent short-motor. I have to use it because it matches the frame to make it a complete, original 350 (the 250's and 350's are identical except for the engine top-end essentially).
There is a fair amount of old oil in the crankcase of this engine (good) but it appears to be emulsified somewhat - it's pretty milky lookin' .
Question is, should I attempt to wash all the old slightly emulsified oil out (and if I do, with what?), or will it essentially burn off when I start the engine?
I'll take a couple of pics tonight...
Cheers
Paul