Best way to store a short block

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

May 5, 2005 | 12:46 PM

Z06PSI

Thread Starter

TECH Addict

iTrader: (33)

Joined: Jul 2002

Posts: 2,647

Likes: 1

From: Thomson, GA

Best way to store a short block

I am leaving for Iraq in Oct and the car will not be ready by then though... I am having the shortblock assembled nxt month. What is the best way to store it for a year plus..????

May 5, 2005 | 12:52 PM

Yelo

TECH Addict

Joined: Feb 2003

Posts: 2,864

Likes: 0

From: Geneseo, NY

typically engines are left on the engine stand, oiled down, and a plastic bag is put over then and sealed VERY WELL....I've done this with two engines and I've never had a problem with either one afterwards

May 5, 2005 | 12:58 PM

Taspeed

TECH Enthusiast

iTrader: (1)

Joined: Jul 2002

Posts: 636

Likes: 2

From: Arlington, TX

yes...i use 50 weight when I do so. it tends to stick to everything pretty well.

May 5, 2005 | 03:18 PM

JZ'sTA

Banned

iTrader: (23)

Joined: Jan 2004

Posts: 3,126

Likes: 2

From: Ft. Myers Fl

I will store it under my hood for a while if you need.

May 5, 2005 | 03:38 PM

Viper

12 Second Club

iTrader: (6)

Joined: Dec 2001

Posts: 4,909

Likes: 3

From: Cleveland, OH

I used WD-40 and wrapped it VERY tight, first with a plastic roll ( think large saran-wrap ) followed by 2 layers of paint drop cloth.

May 5, 2005 | 04:27 PM

Bill's 02 Z-28 SS

TECH Enthusiast

Joined: Apr 2003

Posts: 561

Likes: 0

From: silver Spring MD

Quote:

Originally Posted by redrumss

I am leaving for Iraq in Oct and the car will not be ready by then though... I am having the shortblock assembled nxt month. What is the best way to store it for a year plus..????

HI Redrumss
Good luck and a safe tour.
Bill

May 5, 2005 | 04:37 PM

2c5s

10 Second Club

iTrader: (11)

Joined: Sep 2003

Posts: 1,676

Likes: 0

From: Murrieta Ca.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill's 02 Z-28 SS

HI Redrumss
Good luck and a safe tour.
Bill

Keep it inside........ don't ask and GOOD LUCK!!

Trending Topics

Oil Bypass Barbell

8

176
406 Hydraulic to Solid Roller cam results

13

407
Replacing My LS3 with an LSA Did I make the right choice?

6

216
4L80e loosing line pressure

36

1k
Many Camaros Chevys GM at Veteran's Car Show today

4

150

May 5, 2005 | 04:51 PM

WS6WRX

TECH Regular

iTrader: (1)

Joined: Oct 2003

Posts: 477

Likes: 0

From: Tampa FL

Put it in my car? Seriously, coat everything internal w/ a nice heavy oil and wrap it up real tight in some heavy trash bags. For extra security you can put some dessicant in there with it to suck out any moisture in the air. You can buy this stuff at Wal-Mart, it's called "Damp Rid" or something like that. Good luck in the sand box bro, be safe.