Sleeping glow engine for 5 years
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Hello,
This engine was sleeping for nearly 5 years and now it was stored in a high humidty area. Now the propeller is not spinning and looks like stuck and throttle arm is not moving. What is your suggestions? Can it work again? I couldnt uploaded the photos because it is my first post.
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This engine was sleeping for nearly 5 years and now it was stored in a high humidty area. Now the propeller is not spinning and looks like stuck and throttle arm is not moving. What is your suggestions? Can it work again? I couldnt uploaded the photos because it is my first post.
Thanks
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Last edited by darkfiber; 11-29-2021 at 04:55 AM.
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Carb is also stuck, throttle arm is not moving, can I also heat that carb in the oven?
Carb is also ok now after oven...
Carb is also ok now after oven...
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200 degree C is much too hot. It's quite near the critical heat treatment temperature for some Aluminium Alloys. If there's any plastic in the engine it may have been destroyed. 100 degrees C should be sufficient.
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I have a toaster oven with good temp control to properly heat up an engine for bearing replacement. Many times, you can buy new and better ball bearings from a bearing company for allot less than the engine manufacturer. I used to buy in bulk for my most common sized smaller glow engines.
sometimes when the carb barrel is seized/stuck I apply KROIL brand oil and let it soak, it can also be applied through back plate and glow plug and may even prevent having to disassemble the engine when it has been stored for a very long time. Care must be taken when using KROIL because it is hazardous.
sometimes when the carb barrel is seized/stuck I apply KROIL brand oil and let it soak, it can also be applied through back plate and glow plug and may even prevent having to disassemble the engine when it has been stored for a very long time. Care must be taken when using KROIL because it is hazardous.
Last edited by Oldsalt1; 08-12-2022 at 04:38 PM. Reason: adding info