kpinnc 12,083 #26 Posted July 7 6 hours ago, Lagersolut said: I've had an engine that hasn't been "run" in years - I take the plug out and work some oil on the cylinder walls and valves/guides turning the engine by hand - after 25 years its dry on the top…Marvel - WD-40 or similar Agreed. Might make it smoke for a minute or three, but it's never good to start one with dry internal components... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,068 #27 Posted July 7 7 hours ago, Lagersolut said: Nice looking machine - just a FYI - anytime I've had an engine that hasn't been "run" in years - I take the plug out and work some oil on the cylinder walls and valves/guides turning the engine by hand - after 25 years its dry on the top…Marvel - WD-40 or similar WD-40 is not a lubricant. It's a water repellent. PB-blaster, Kroil, Liquid Wrench, Deep Creep are all better choices. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,307 #28 Posted July 7 2 hours ago, kpinnc said: Agreed. Might make it smoke for a minute or three, but it's never good to start one with dry internal components... If possible, flip an engine over for one or two seconds so everything gets a splash of oil. Let it drain down for a few hours before attempting a start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
