ss.slp.ls1

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I am going to check out a LT1 engine to replace the one I fried in my 97SS. The engine has been in storage for 4 years. It has 45k miles and it ran strong before stored. Should it still be in running condition after it has been sitting untouched for so long? Thanks for your help.

VETTEX2

If it's been in a climate controlled environment it could be fine.
Alot depends on how it was prepped for storage

SSMOKIN_Y2KSS

iTrader: (5)

+1000 that means everything...boaters from other states kno all about this

MrElectric03

iTrader: (71)

Id pull the heads off and check the cylinders first but if its a good deal I say go for it.

ss.slp.ls1

iTrader: (36)

It's 700 for a complete LT1, intake to oil pan and all accessories w/ 45k miles on the clock. I have seen pics and it looks real clean. I am going to check it out next thursday and try to be as thorough as I can.

ae13291

iTrader: (8)

there is proper ways to restore an engine, just to be safe i would put a Table spoon of light oil in each cylinder and turn the crank

camarojunky74

iTrader: (14)

you can always perform a compression check, and like everyone else is saying, as long as it wasnt sitting in the rain i think it will be fine.

ss.slp.ls1

iTrader: (36)

Ok, I talked to the seller again and he says that he has put wd40 and oil in the cylinders atleast once a year and that the engine was sealed in a plastic bag. Things aren't as bad as I thought. I'm still going to check it out thoroughly.

hlaalu

iTrader: (3)

sounds pretty good. i mean im sure he had the intent of either using it, or selling it, so he probably didnt just leave it sitting on the side of his house. i know i would take care of something like that