OPERATING AND MAINTENANCEC.4
hose clips where necessary and inspect header
tank water level.
9.
Check water pump belt for tension.
10.
Carry out test to check general performance of
engine.
11.
Check engine mounting bolts for tightness.
Thereafter
maintenance
periods
should
be
in
accordance with the instructions given on this page.
It is assumed that electrical equipment will have
already been checked for such points as dynamo rate of
charge, effectiveness of connections and circuits, etc.
PROTECTION OF AN ENGINE NOT IN
SERVICE
The recommendations given below are to ensure that
damage is prevented when an engine is removed from
service for an extended period. Use these procedures
immediately the engine is removed from service. The
instructions for the use of POWERPART products are
given on the outside of each container.
1.
Thoroughly clean the outside of the engine.
2.
Where a preservative fuel is to be used. drain the
fuel system and till with the preservative fuel.
POWERPART Lay-Up 1 can be added to the
normal fuel to change it to a preservative fuel. If
preservative fuel is not used, the system can be
kept charged with normal fuel, but this will have to
be drained and discarded at the end of the storage
period together with the fuel filter element.
3.
Run the engine until it is warm. Correct any fuel,
lubricating oil or air leakage. Stop the engine and
drain the lubricating oil sump.
4.
Renew the lubricating oil filter canister or element.
5.
Fill the sump to the full mark on the dipstick with
clean new lubricating oil or with a correct
preservative fluid. POWERPART Lay-Up 2 can be
added to the lubricating oil to give protection
against corrosion during the period in storage. If a
preservative fluid is used, this must be drained and
normal
lubricating oil used when the engine is returned to
service.
6.
Drain the cooling system, see Page C.5. To give
protection against corrosion, it is better to fill the
cooling system with a coolant that has a corrosion
inhibitor. If frost protection is needed, use an
antifreeze mixture. If no frost protection is needed,
use water with an approved corrosion inhibitor
mixture.
7.
Run the engine for a short period to send the
lubricating oil and coolant around the engine.
8.
Remove the atomisers and spray POWERPART
Lay-Up 2 into each cylinder bore. If this is not
available, clean engine lubricating oil will give a
degree of protection. Spray into the cylinder bores
140 ml (1/4 pint) of lubricating oil divided evenly
between the four cylinders.
9.
Slowly turn the crankshaft one revolution and then
install the atomisers complete with new seat
washers.
10.
Remove the air filter and spray POWERPART
Lay-Up 2 into the induction manifold. Replace air
filter and seal with waterproof tape.
11.
Remove the exhaust pipe Spray POWERPART
Lay-Up 2 into the exhaust manifold. Seal the
manifold with waterproof tape.
12.
Remove the lubricating oil filler cap. Spray
POWERPART Lay-Up 2 around the rocker shaft
assembly. Fit the filler cap.
13.
Disconnect the battery and put it into safe storage
in a fully charged condition. Before the battery is
put into storage, give the battery terminals
protection against corrosion. POWERPART Lay-
Up 3 can be used on the terminals.
14.
Seal the vent pipe of the fuel tank or the fuel filler
cap with waterproof tape.
15.
Remove end plate from sea water circulating pump
and lubricate the interior with glycerine or MARFAK
2HD grease, or remove the impeller for the lay-up
period. Always use a new joint when refitting
backplate.
16.
Remove the drive belt and put into storage.