[AT] [atis] Re: Some Tractor Help Required

[Ralph Goff]

Even diesel fuel would be better than nothing to lubricate and prevent 
rusting over winter in the engine. I have a Ford flathead V8 that has not 
run in years and stored in a leaky shed. Last time I checked the engine 
still turns over although I am pretty sure most of the valves have stuck. I 
just pour a little motor oil down the carb. throat every once in a while and 
turn the engine over. Or course this is easier on a down draft carburetor 
like the Ford. I suppose eventually I am going to have to drain some oil out 
of the pan or it will start leaking out the exhaust. :-)

Ralph in Sask.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stuart Harner" <stuart at harnerfarm.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2011 12:31 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] [atis] Re: Some Tractor Help Required


>
> Sta-Bil makes a "fogging" oil that can be used to spray a mist into the
> cylinder.
>
> I tried it on my lawn mower and pressure washer for the first time this
> fall, don't know yet how effective it will be.
>
> All oils will run down with gravity over time.  Another old trick is to 
> mix
> motor oil 50/50 with STP.  The theory is that it makes the viscosity thick
> enough that it will not readily run off of the surface.  Some mechanics 
> use
> this mix as an assembly lube when putting an engine together, that way if 
> it
> is quite awhile before it gets started, they are assured to have at least
> some lubrication still on the surface until oil pressure can build up.