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Re: long term engine storage .what is done?

Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:31 pm

robkamm wrote:I have a full set of dehyd. plugs. I read somewere you can "cook" them to get the moisture out and reuse?


Yes but try and disassemble the plugs first. Most I have seen will do that and you don't do what a friend did and cook the silica gell dry but melt the plugs.

Re: long term engine storage .what is done?

Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:28 pm

John Dupre wrote:
robkamm wrote:I have a full set of dehyd. plugs. I read somewere you can "cook" them to get the moisture out and reuse?


Yes but try and disassemble the plugs first. Most I have seen will do that and you don't do what a friend did and cook the silica gell dry but melt the plugs.

You also might not want to use the tray you use for food afterwards.
I believe you can get the crystals from McMaster Carr in bulk.
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