TM 10-3950-672-24-2
Engine Storage - Long Term (14-10)
This procedure describes the correct method of
preparing an engine for long-term (6 to 24 months)
storage.
NOTE: If the engine has been stored for 24 months, the
cooling system must be flushed with a solvent. Repeat
the flushing procedure a second time.
Operate the engine at the high idle throttle position until
the coolant temperature is 70C [160F].
Shut off the engine.
Drain the lubricating oil pan. Install the drain plug, and
fill the oil pan to the high level mark on the dipstick with
preservative oil.
Military Specification MIL-L-21260 Type PE30-1 SAE
30. (Example: Shell 66202.)
Disconnect the fuel supply tube at the fuel filter and the
injector return tube at a convenient place.
Specification VV-L-800C. (Example: Daubert Chemical
NoxRust No. 518.)
Fill two containers, one with diesel fuel and the other
container of diesel fuel.
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