TM 5-2420-230-24-2
Section 14 - Engine Testing - Group 14
Engine Storage - Long Term (14-10)
B Series Shop Manual
Page 14-33
Drain the preservative oil from the lubricating oil pan and
the oil filters. Install the drain plug.
Drain and flush the cooling system, using a water-soluble
rust inhibitor.
Remove the aftercooler assembly and the exhaust mani-
fold. Refer to Engine Disassembly (00-01).
Spray preservative oil into the intake and the exhaust
ports of the cylinder head and into the aftercooler housing
and the exhaust manifold.
Install the aftercooler assembly and the exhaust mani-
fold. Refer to Engine Assembly.
Remove the rocker housing covers, and spray the rocker
levers, valve springs, valve stems, valve guides, and the
push rods with preservative oil. Install the rocker housing
cover.
Spray preservative oil into the intake port of the air com-
pressor and on all exposed metal surfaces that are not
painted.
NOTE: Use a preservative compound that meets Military
Specification MIL-C-16137C Type P-2 Grade 1 or 2.
Cover all openings with heavy paper and tape to prevent
entrance of dirt and moisture.
Put a warning tag on the engine which contains the fol-
lowing information:
Date the engine was prepared for storage.
Crankshaft must not be rotated.
Coolant has been drained.
Engine must not be operated.
Store the engine in a dry area of even temperature.
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