Engine Start after a Break

Engine Start after a Break was created by Martinm760

Posted 4 years 9 months ago #192487
Hi. My lovely TF 160 has been laid up, sorned, in a warm dry garage for nearly 2 years now as I work away from home. I’m due home soon for a short brake and thought I’d start it up for a bit of an airing. so, any advice before starting her up again?
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Replied by talkingcars on topic Engine Start after a Break

Posted 4 years 9 months ago #192490
I'd probably disconnect the coil parks and turn her over to get oil all around the engine before reconnecting the coil pack and starting her up.


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Replied by David Aiketgate on topic Engine Start after a Break

Posted 4 years 9 months ago #192493
Fresh petrol will help too.

David
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Replied by Martinm760 on topic Engine Start after a Break

Posted 4 years 9 months ago #192500
Ok. It has less than a quarter of a tank of fuel. I’ll put another quarter in to help freshen it up a bit. Should be enough?
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Replied by talkingcars on topic Engine Start after a Break

Posted 4 years 9 months ago #192509
I always fill up with a full tank of Tesco momentum after a long lay over. It is 99ron so higher than Shell or BP premium fuel (and the nearest filling station is 1/4 of a mile away while the others are probably 5 miles away).


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