From: Bjorn Brandstedt (super_deuce@hotmail.com)
Date: Mon May 31 2004 - 03:48:08 PDT
Thanks, guys for your replies!
I'll discuss the project with my son and go from there. It looks like we
need to locate the plugs first.
We checked the valves/valve lifter area behind the inspection doors and it
didn't look like much fresh oil was getting in, that's the reason for
asking.
Bjorn
>From: NCC1701Spock@aol.com
>To: super_deuce@hotmail.com
>Subject: Re: [MV] M37 oil gallery question
>Date: Sun, 30 May 2004 23:05:15 EDT
>
>Oil passages are drilled at the factory, and, therefore, need to be plugged
>on one or both ends. You will find plugs at various plugs around the
>engine
>which will need to be removed; this can be quite a job in itself. After
>they
>are removed, the passages will be straight shots from there; use gun
>cleaning
>brushes and solvent, followed by a good, strong solution of Tide and water.
>Rinse thoroughly with a garden hose, and spray WD-40 through all of the
>passages,
>down the cylinders, on bearing saddles, and on any other machined surfaces
>to
>prevent rust. Wrap the engine in a plastic bag when you're done, and it's
>ready to go when you are.
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