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Old 29th October 2002 | 16:38
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411A
 
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Stearperson...

I would personally recommend that any piston engine prop not be moved after shutdown, as the rings will scrape off whatever oil is left on the (steel) cylinder walls, enhancing internal corrosion.
Not such a big problem with chrome cylinders however.
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