What was found
ENGINE SEIZED AFTER 2 HOURS OF FLIGHT OPERATION ON INITIAL FLIGHT. ENGINE WAS STORED FOR 4 YEARS AND UNCRATED FOR 2 YEARS. ENIGNE SHOWED SIGNS OF CORROSION ON OUTPUT SHAFT OF GEARBOX. MANUFACTURER OF THE KIT SUPPLIED NO INFORMATION FOR LONG TERM STORAGE OF THE ENGINE. THE REAR CYLINDER ROD LOST LUBRICATION, MADE METAL, AND SEIZED THE ENGINE. LOWER ROD BEARING COMPLETELY GONE AND ROD WAS HEAT DISCOLORED. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED KIT MANUFACTURER BE REQUIRED TO SUPPLY ENGINE STORAGE AND PREPARATION INFORMATION.