SECTION 4.

65
ENGINE STORAGE
ENGINE STORAGE

PRESERVATION EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL

Consider the following factors before deciding how

much preservation is required (see Table 4.65-1):

Sprays And Atomizers

Whether the engine was used, the length of service

since the last oil change.
The period of time the engine is likely to be idle or
inoperative.
The atmospheric conditions at the time and place of
storage. For example, the storage problems
encountered in a tidewater warehouse will differ
greatly from those that may be experienced in a dry
and dusty location.
The hostility of the environment and the accessibility
of the equipment for periodic inspection. An engine
on a showroom floor that is turned over and oiled
occasionally requires less treatment than an engine
stored indefinitely abandoned in a warehouse.

Often it is necessary to apply a protective compound

under difficult field conditions. Several simple tools
may be used to atomize preservative oil and force it
into the manifolds and combustion chambers. One of
these is a manually operated atomizing gun used ordinarily to lubricate inaccessible points on cars and truck
chassis. Another is a hand-operated pump-type
sprayer with a pointed discharge nozzle commonly
used with insecticides. If desired, small oil pumps may
be rigged with a motor drive to make a convenient
spray unit of the mechanical pressure type. In almost
all cases, the air available from shop compressor lines
carries too much moisture to be safe for this purpose.
Do not use high pressure air from this source.
High pressure air from
shop compressor lines
contains too much moisture to be safely used to
make spray units of the mechanical pressure type.
Disregarding this information could result in product damage.

CAUTION

Table 4.65-1 Waukesha Engine Preservative Oil Application

UPPER CYLINDER

CRANKCASE

PRESERVATIVE
OIL ALL
CYLINDERS

STANDARD OIL
PAN CAPACITY

PRESERVATIVE
OIL

TOTAL ENGINE
PRESERVATIVE
OIL REQUIRED

45 cc (1-1/2 oz.)

270 cc (9 oz.)

83.3 litres (22 gal.)

1626 cc (55 oz.)

1896 cc (44 oz.)

45 cc (1-1/2 oz.)

360 cc (12 oz.)

106 litres (28 gal.)

2070 cc (70 oz.)

2430 cc (92 oz.)

12

45 cc (1-1/2 oz.)

540 cc (18 oz.)

163 litres (43 gal.)

3210 cc (107 oz.)

3750 cc (125 oz.)

16

45 cc (1-1/2 oz.)

720 cc (24 oz.)

216 litres (57 gal.)

4260 cc (260 oz.)

4980 cc (284 oz.)

NUMBER OF
CYLINDERS

PRESERVATIVE
OIL PER
CYLINDER

6
8

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WAUKESHA ENGINE PRESERVATIVE OIL

PRESERVATIVE OIL USAGE

During storage, protect internal metal surfaces from

the effects of dampness, salt and other corrosive substances. Waukesha Engine Preservative Oil offers a
practical and economical solution to these storage
problems. It contains volatile corrosion-inhibiting
chemicals that slowly vaporize and diffuse throughout
any closed void. The chemicals form an invisible protective layer on all surfaces contacted and allow the
engine to be safely stored for one year.

1. Verify engine temperature is below 38 C (100 F).

WARNING
Waukesha Preservative Oil contains a petroleum
distillate which is harmful or fatal if swallowed. If
taken internally, do not induce vomiting. Remove
ingested material by gastric lavage with 2 to
4 quarts or litres of tap water or milk. Follow with
fruit juice or vinegar to neutralize the alkali. Failure
to follow these precautions could cause severe
personal injury or death.

WARNING
Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of vapor.
Vapor is harmful and may cause irritation to eyes,
nose and throat. Use only with adequate ventilation. If affected by exposure, move to fresh air
immediately and get medical help. Failure to follow
these precautions could cause severe personal
injury or death.

WARNING
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. If skin
contact occurs, immediately flush the affected
area with plenty of water. If eye contact occurs,
flush for at least 15 minutes and seek medical
attention. If clothing is contaminated, remove and
wash before using again. Failure to follow these
precautions could cause severe personal injury or
death.

WARNING
Keep container closed and away from heat.
Always read and observe the CAUTION labels on
the containers. Do not remove or deface the container labels. Failure to follow these precautions
could cause severe personal injury or death.

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2. Verify engine oil and oil filter elements are clean.

Preservative oil will do an effective job only if added to
clean engine oil. High sulfur fuel can contaminate the
engine oil and leave a corrosive film on bearings and
other close contact surfaces. This corrosive film prevents the preservative oil vapors from forming a protective layer. In these circumstances, change oil and
run engine long enough to ensure complete circulation
of clean oil.
3. Add Waukesha Engine Preservative Oil to existing
crankcase oil in an amount equivalent to 2% of total oil
capacity.
4. If possible, crank engine for at least 20 seconds to
ensure adequate circulation of preservative oil.
5. Add required amount of preservative oil to each
cylinder through spark plug hole. Install spark plugs.
6. Apply preservative oil to rocker arm area through
light brushing or pouring. Replace rocker arm covers.
7. While it may not be practical to completely seal an
engine in the field, try to block the paths through which
vaporized chemicals may escape.
8. Engine may be stored for one year. If storage is to
exceed this period, inspect engine annually and repeat
preservation routine.
OTHER PRESERVATIVE OILS AND MATERIALS
In addition to Waukesha Engine Preservative Oil, the
following preservative oils have been found satisfactory for the internal protection of engines (see
Table 4.65-2). Other equally good oils are also available. In general, the properties that make an oil suitable for preservative requirements are good aging
stability; high resistance to gumming, oxidation and
polymerization; low pour point and viscosity; freedom
from acids, asphalts, resins, tars, water and other contaminants.
Table 4.65-2 Preservative Oils
SUPPLIER

BRAND NAME

American Oil Company

Amoco Anti-Rust Oil 4-V

Gulf Oil Corporation

No rust Engine Oil Grade 1

Mobil Oil Company

Mobil Arma 522

Shell Oil Company

Donax T-6

Atlantic Richfield Company

Dexron

Texaco, Inc.

#800 Regal Oil A (R O)

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NOTE: Waukesha Engine Preservative Oil is not
formulated as a protective coating for external
surfaces. Excellent products for polished and
machined surfaces are available on the market and
should be used when needed. Refer to Table 4.65-3.
Table 4.65-3 Protective Materials
INTERNAL SURFACES

EXTERNAL SURFACES

U. S. Army Spec. 2-126

(Available as SAE 10 or
SAE 30)

U.S. Army Spec. 2-121

(Waxy Coating)

Waukesha Preservative Oil,

Mil Spec. MIL-L46002 Grade 2

U. S. Army Ordinance Spec.

AXS 673
(Harder Black Coating)

WARNING
To avoid severe personal injury or death, do not
heat preservative compounds to temperatures that
exceed 93 C (200 F). This temperature may be
inadvertently reached by placing the container in
boiling water. Direct heating always presents a
dangerous and unnecessary fire hazard.

ENGINE STORAGE NEW

NOTE: Engines stored according to these instructions
using Waukesha Engine Preservative Oil will normally
be protected for one year. If storage is to exceed this
period, inspect the engine annually and repeat the
preservation routine.
OPERATIONAL
Internal Component Protection
1. Mix Waukesha Engine preservative oil with engine
oil according to manufacturers directions. Treat cooling water with inhibitors based on manufacturers
directions. Operate engine until oil is hot.
2. Drain both oil and cooling water while still hot. For
extra protection, remove rocker arm covers and pour
preservative oil over rocker arm and valve mechanisms.

External Component Protection

1. Wipe engine clean and dry.
2. Protect all engine openings from dirt and other foreign matter. Apply a wax type masking tape or similar
type of material over intake openings of air cleaners,
exhaust outlets, breathers, magneto vents, open line
fittings, etc.
3. Relieve tension on all belts to avoid deterioration.
4. Use a brush to apply preservative compound to all
exposed machined surfaces, such as flywheels.
5. Protect all accessory equipment (such as carburetors, gas regulators, starters, generators, etc.) against
corrosion, dirt, moisture saturation and progressive
deterioration.
6. Protect cooling system and intercoolers from
freezing or rusting.
7. Protect against rain, snow and temperature
extremes.
8. Remove batteries and connect to a slow charging
station where they can be kept fully charged.
NON-OPERATIONAL
1. Drain all oil, cooling water and fuel from engine.
2. Remove spark plugs and add 1-1/2 oz. (45 cc) of
preservative oil to each cylinder/combustion chamber.
Crank engine 1/4 turn (in normal direction), then add
preservative oil to each cylinder. Repeat this procedure at least eight times or until engine has been
turned two complete revolutions. This procedure
insures that each valve has been exposed to a coating
of preservative oil.
3. Open crankshaft and camshaft inspection doors,
valve rocker covers, gear cover plates and remaining
areas and spray or pour oil over interior engine parts.
Replace all spark plugs and covers.
4. Refer to External Component Protection in this
section.

3. Remove spark plugs and add 45 cc (1-1/2 oz.) of

preservative oil to each cylinder/combustion chamber
(see Table 4.65-1).
4. Refill crankcase with engine oil mixed with inhibitive type preservative oil (mix according to manufacturers directions).

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ENGINE STORAGE USED

ENGINES RETURNED TO SERVICE

AFTER STORAGE

OPERATIONAL
During normal engine operation, residues of various
combustion products accumulate in the combustion
area and in the lubricating oil. Portions of these residues combine with atmospheric moisture to form acids
and other corrosive compounds. The following treatment will help reduce damage from this source:
1. Run engine until oil is hot. Drain oil.
2. For best results, refill engine with flushing oil. Run
engine until flushing oil is hot. Drain both oil and cooling water while hot.
3. Refill crankcase with engine oil mixed with inhibitive type preservative oil (mix according to manufacturers directions).
4. Remove spark plugs and add 1-1/2 oz. (45 cc) of
preservative oil to each cylinder/combustion chamber
(see Table 4.65-1). Replace spark plugs.
5. See External Component
page 4.65-3 in this section.

Protection

on

NON-OPERATIONAL

WARNING
Never attempt to start an engine that has been
stored without first cranking it over with the spark
plugs removed. Any oil, water or preservative
compound that might spurt from these openings
must be removed to prevent a hydraulic lock. Continue to crank the engine with the starter until liquid is no longer being ejected from the openings.
Inspect the intake passages and manifolds for
thickened preservative oil. Accumulations of this
type may thin out as the engine warms up and be
burned as fuel, resulting in a runaway engine. Disregarding this information could result in severe
personal injury or death.
1. Remove old spark plugs and crank engine over to
remove any accumulation of oil, water or preservative
compounds.
2. Crank engine with starter until liquid is no longer
ejected from the openings.

1. See Non-Operational on page 4.65-3.

3. Inspect intake passages and manifolds for thickened preservative oil.

2. Protect fuel system against the gumming effects of

gas residues.

4. Install new spark plugs.

3. In those cases where fuels with high sulfur concentrations have been used or where extremely harsh climatic or environmental conditions prevail, the engine
may need to be disassembled, thoroughly cleaned and
then reassembled for treatment as a new engine.

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The steps needed to bring an engine into active service after storage, in accordance with these instructions, are similar to those normally carried out on a
new engine. Refer to Section 3.00 Engine Startup
And Shutdown.

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