I am about to pick up a new-to-me O-320 that is fresh out of the shop with 4 new cylinders (they were in the recall batch from ECI, engine was running fine). From what I have heard, nothing special was done to preserve the engine - it was flying regularly before going to the shop. As it will probably be 6 months or so in the gulf coast heat and humidity before first engine start, I want to keep it well protected.
The Lycoming service bulletin on the topic recommends running the engine with some of the pickling oil and then shutting down. Obviously, I can't run this engine, so am wondering the best way to make sure I thoroughly coat all of the internals. Is it enough to fill the sump and then rotate the engine around a bit? I will then add desiccant plugs, and can also fog the cylinders. I did look at the Tanis kit at ACS, http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/tanis1.php, wonder if it would be a good starting point.
Thanks!
Chris
The Lycoming service bulletin on the topic recommends running the engine with some of the pickling oil and then shutting down. Obviously, I can't run this engine, so am wondering the best way to make sure I thoroughly coat all of the internals. Is it enough to fill the sump and then rotate the engine around a bit? I will then add desiccant plugs, and can also fog the cylinders. I did look at the Tanis kit at ACS, http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/tanis1.php, wonder if it would be a good starting point.
Thanks!
Chris