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Originally Posted by Winemaker2
That depends on how its done. Idling engines are not a good practice nor are short light load runs. Gen runs should be an hour @ >50% loaded followed by short no load cool down. If you start a main eng best to take it for a 20-30 min ride. Treating fuel and not running better than doing it incorrectly IMO.
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Ok. That’s your opinion but the engines in my opinion are going to be just fine if you bring them to normal operating temp to REMOVE accumulated moisture. If you hold them there after bringing up to temp, use common sense about shifting from park to circulate fluids and in the case of a generator, running it under load briefly, they’ll be fine.
This topic has been covered so much. There is no right answer because people think differently and whatever is done, including not running at all for extended periods of timid, engines survive.