ENGINE STORAGE 3. Wash the exterior of the engine with fuel oil to remove the rust preventive. Do not wash electrical components. Do not use plastic sheeting for outdoor storage. Plastic is fine for indoor storage. When used outdoors, however, enough moisture can condense on the inside of the plastic to rust ferrous metal surfaces and pit aluminum surfaces. If a unit is stored outside for any extended period of time, severe corrosion damage can result. NOTICE: 4. Remove the rust preventive from the flywheel. Flush any soluble oil rust inhibitor (if used) in the cooling system. 5. Remove the paper strips from between the pulleys and drive belts. 6.
Fill the crankcase to the proper level with the required grade of lubricating oil. Use a pressure lubricator to insure all bearings and rocker shafts are lubricated. The stored engine should be inspected periodically. If there are any indications of rust or corrosion, corrective steps must be taken to prevent damage to the engine parts. Perform a complete inspection at the end of one year and apply additional treatment as required. 7. Fill the fuel tank with the required fuel. 8. Close all drain cocks and fill the engine cooling system with clean, soft water and required inhibitors.
If the engine is to be exposed to freezing temperatures, install genuine Detroit Diesel Power Cool antifreeze or an equivalent ethylene glycol-base or propylene glycol-base antifreeze solution which provides required freeze, boil over, and inhibitor protection. “Refer to section How to Select Coolant” section in this guide. Procedure for Restoring to Service an Engine that Has Been in Extended Storage If an engine has been in extended storage, prepare it for service as follows: 1. Remove the covers and tape from all the openings of the engine, fuel tank and electrical equipment. Do not overlook the exhaust outlet. 2.
Remove the plugs from the inlet and outlet fuel lines and reconnect the lines to their proper positions. 9. Install and connect the battery. Make sure the average specific gravity of the battery is 1.260 136 All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 04/08) DDC-SVC-MAN-0040 0704 Copyright © 2008 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION