LS6 Crate engine storage?
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Staging Lane
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LS6 Crate engine storage? I recently picked up an 04 LS6 which will be sitting around for about 3 LONG years ( unfortunately due to money and project time).A friend was telling me that I should back off the rockers to ease the spring pressure.Is this a good idea? I'm storing it in the original crate with that special oil coated paper GM uses which hopefully will stop any corrosion from forming. Is there anything else I can do to protect it while its hibernating? Thanks
Staging Lane
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From: roanoke, va.
Originally Posted by 57 Bel-air Vette
C'mon guys,let me here your opinions.
Rodney
He said the engine WILL be witting for 3 years.
I would loosen the rockers and wrap it back up. tightly in the plastic. I might even go and find a desicant (SP) bag and throw it on top of the manifold. It will absorb any moisture that might get inside.
Better yet, let me take the engine, and I will make sure that it is filled with Mobil 1 at all times and brought up to operating temperatures on a consistant basis. Its really the only way to save it.
Andrew
I would loosen the rockers and wrap it back up. tightly in the plastic. I might even go and find a desicant (SP) bag and throw it on top of the manifold. It will absorb any moisture that might get inside.
Better yet, let me take the engine, and I will make sure that it is filled with Mobil 1 at all times and brought up to operating temperatures on a consistant basis. Its really the only way to save it.
Andrew
I'd grab an aerosol can of storage fogging oil and douche the cylinders down with that, thru the spark plug holes. I'd also hit the intake and exhaust ports, aiming at the valve stem.
It's a sticky, persistent oil that burns off easily and is designed specifically for engines in storage.
It's a sticky, persistent oil that burns off easily and is designed specifically for engines in storage.
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Staging Lane
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Thanks,I will throw a disacant bag in there,fog the cylinders and turn the motor over every now and then. I really don't want to back off the rockers if I don't have to,but then again if this is what is best for the engine I will do.I'll look further into this. I've had the motor for about a month now and it will be stored for around 3 years,due to MONEY and project time.
