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New Engine in storage for 15 years
I started building my Cobra 15 years and put together a 350 (sorry you Ford guys) Chevrolet small block. I took the utmost care in putting together a Racing engine kit from PAW and I added about 200 hours of my time to fully blueprint the engine. It was assembled with the best lubes at the time.
However, due to business commitments I never finished the car, I am back on the project and it will be ready next spring. The engine has never been fired up. I plan a complete disassembly to change the seals, should I consider changing the valve springs and piston rings. would these items have lost some of their tension properties? Would appreciate your technical opinions, Thanks!: |
May be a good idea to replace the valve springs that have been compressed at least. Rings? Hmmmm,,,,,,that is an interesting question. I have found that if "miles" don't get you, "time" will.
Ernie |
Chances are the engine after sitting that long may have some tarnish on the walls. Rings may stick also. If anything after disassembly I would inspect cylinder walls, may need to run a ball hone down them. I would change the rings.
Valve springs would have taken a set. Plus technology has come a long ways and there are much better springs out there today. |
Thanks for your advice! Arthur
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