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Re: [T3] Fired up the Square


> << I have mixed feelings about frequent starts. It's probably good on some 
> parts 
>  and bad for others.

> Yes, but it's also good for the valve springs, in that they aren't holding a 
> valve open for 3 to 4 months at a time. Plus you get to splash some oil around 
> to places that might be suseptible to rust in the event of condensation 
> internally. 

Since the cars in question are in storage, I assume the use/access to a trickle charger to
keep the batteries in good shape. Would the benefits be gained and the detrimental effects
lost if you were to turn the engine over without fuel or spark? Just prime the oil system,
fuel system and let the engine reposition itself a bit, then recharge the battery? 

Cheers,
Curtis

http://binauralaboratories.net


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