Getting an engine ready that has been sitting

[wazzabie]

I realize that you have tons of engine experience, but I disagree that valve springs would wear out or get brittle from 5 years of simply sitting compressed.

Spring steel "wears out" from the number of compression/extension cycles it is exposed to, being overloaded, or due to corrosion and heat issues. Corrosion may be a significant factor in an engine that's been sitting - in some cases even enough of a factor to warrant replacement, but this would be apparent from a visual inspection.

I do agree that new valve seals would probably be a good idea.

Why would valve seals be a good idea?

 

[longbedder]

You have alot to learn is all i'm going to say. I'm going to leave this thread alone now and wait for future results.

Well that's pretty condescending...but I guess I can let the subject go as you indicated you will. Unsubscribed.

 

[blazin_blazer]

even i know a spring can lose its....''tension'' from staying compressed too long....load a magazine to full and leave it for a couple of years and see how spring steel will collapse!