How to long term store a short block
How to long term store a short block I have a stock LS1 short block that is sitting in a crate right now, how should I store it until next spring/winter?
I've read a little motor oil should be wiped on the cylinder walls to avoid rust, anything else that should be done?
I plan to put it on the engine stand once I pull the heads off.
I've read a little motor oil should be wiped on the cylinder walls to avoid rust, anything else that should be done?
I plan to put it on the engine stand once I pull the heads off.
I have a stock LS1 short block that is sitting in a crate right now, how should I store it until next spring/winter? I've read a little motor oil should be wiped on the cylinder walls to avoid rust, anything else that should be done? I plan to put it on the engine stand once I pull the heads off.
When you are ready to start it up go ahead and prime the engine with oil by pumping it in and all should be fine..
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WD-40 does provide some longer term lubrication, but the problem is that the volatile components will dissolve and displace whatever lubricant already existed (e.g. grease), and then the majority of the WD-40 will evaporate. So really it should not be used on anything that requires proper lubrication (or at least, a proper lubricant should be added again some time after using WD).
I use a rust inhibitor / protectant specifically designed for storing expensive injection mold tooling with a mirror polish.
http://www.grainger.com/product/SPRA...0731162846%3As
Actually since its a shortblock its really easy. WD40 or even coat with engine oil, the entire block inside and out. Drop it into a big plastic trash bag and tie the open end to seal it up. It wont dry out or get moisture into it either. We have stored race engines for long periods this way until we need to pull them out to be used.
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^ this works. Temperature control doesn't matter. Humidity control doesn't really matter if the oil coat is there.
Since you will have it on a stand, rotate the motor every few weeks to let oil drain back over everything and inspect for dry areas.
Dunno about everyone else but I talk dirty to my motors when I do this. In fact, yesterday I did this to my sleeved STI shortblock and told how dirty she is and how hard she's gonna get F#%ED when we go out. What I didn't know was my gf was there too and she didn't realize who I was talking to.... turned out in my favor though
Since you will have it on a stand, rotate the motor every few weeks to let oil drain back over everything and inspect for dry areas.
Dunno about everyone else but I talk dirty to my motors when I do this. In fact, yesterday I did this to my sleeved STI shortblock and told how dirty she is and how hard she's gonna get F#%ED when we go out. What I didn't know was my gf was there too and she didn't realize who I was talking to.... turned out in my favor though
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my assembled motor has been on a stand in a cool area of my basement for the better part of two years now - waiting for the car to be ready. i occasionally turn it over and work some conventional 5w-30 into it - aside from that I keep it covered in plastic and run a dehumidifier in the warmer summer months. no rust.
