engine/trans storage
engine/trans storage What's the correct way to store an engine and transmission?
For something like building a kit car they will be sitting for a pretty long time. I will have them sitting on a pallet mostly and have the motor on a rotating stand for building. But as far as keeping the internals happy and healthy?
For something like building a kit car they will be sitting for a pretty long time. I will have them sitting on a pallet mostly and have the motor on a rotating stand for building. But as far as keeping the internals happy and healthy?
best thing would be to have it a climate controlled storage... if thats not possible spraying wd40 on the cylinder walls/valve springs/etc from time to time will keep it from rusting... but if the engine/trans is still sealed you shouldnt have to do this just keep any openings such as the throttle body plugged up... only thing i would be worried about then is it calcifying from the humidity in the air... im not sure if wd40 will prevent that
An engine? LS1?
Usually people loosen the rockers so no valve springs will be compressed. Especially important with high lift solid cams. Keeps moisture out of the combustion chambers too. Don't let anything touch cardboard.
Usually people loosen the rockers so no valve springs will be compressed. Especially important with high lift solid cams. Keeps moisture out of the combustion chambers too. Don't let anything touch cardboard.
It holds moisture. I used to work in a shop with a lot of sheet metal, that was one of the bosses pet peeves. I've seen it stain galvanized too. I guess it's more of a problem if it's a large flat surface against card board.
In my own garage I've started wrapping stuff in clear plastic shipping wrap for storage. Seems to work ok so far.
In my own garage I've started wrapping stuff in clear plastic shipping wrap for storage. Seems to work ok so far.
What about the fluids in the motor? Drain then plug or drain and clean then plug.
I didn't think of relieving tension on the springs, thanks. Didn't know about cardboard either. It will be sitting in a garage w/o climate control as I work on it over time.
A vinegar bath will decalcify and an acetone or gasoline rinse will wash it out?
I didn't think of relieving tension on the springs, thanks. Didn't know about cardboard either. It will be sitting in a garage w/o climate control as I work on it over time.
A vinegar bath will decalcify and an acetone or gasoline rinse will wash it out?
