Section 14 - Engine Testing - Group 14 Engine Storage - Short Term (14-07) M11 Page 14-51 Engine Storage - Short Term (14-07) This procedure describes the proper method to prepare an engine for short term storage (one to six months). Operate the engine at ‘‘High Idle’’ speed until the coolant temperature indicator reaches: Temperature: 70°C [160°F] Shut off the engine. Remove the fuel lines to the engine fuel filter and the injector return line. Use Daubert Chemical NoxRust No. 518 Preservative Oil, or equivalent. The oil must meet Military Specification MIL-L-644 Type P-9. Fill two containers, one with diesel fuel, the second with preservative oil.
Install both fuel lines in the container of diesel fuel. Start the engine. After the engine is operating smoothly, transfer the fuel supply line to the container of preservative oil. Operate the engine until the preservative oil is coming out of the injector return line. Shut off the engine. Install the fuel lines to the fuel filter and the injector return line fitting. Drain the lubricating oil pan, the oil filters and the fuel filter. Install the drain plug in the oil pan. NOTE: The oil pan can remain empty until the engine is ready to use. Torque Value: 90 [65 ft-lb]