Engine storage - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

karl017 · 08-02-2008, 02:01 PM

what is the best way to store an engine? Its a efi 302 windsor and auto and im not sure how long it wil be out of the car. But most likely around a year.

Do i just fill it with oil and cover it an plastic? or will the oil ruin the seals after a while.
Also would it be ok to turn it over when its not hooked up properly?

Cheers
Karl

allports · 08-02-2008, 05:29 PM

Spray it with inox and wrap it up. Turn it 90 degrees every couple of weeks. But be aware of a running engine left stored for an extended period can lose ring tension.
Btw spray it down the intake and in the plug holes ans into the exhaust ports as the exhaust valves and seats do tend to rust up. Dont be shy with the inox, it wont hurt anything.

Jiffy · 09-02-2008, 10:21 PM

If you're going to store it for extended periods (over 3 months), take off all the rocker gear so your valves close, that way your springs don't weaken on those valves that are held open by the cam. Fill it up with oil and hope for the best.

toryman · 09-02-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by allports

Spray it with inox and wrap it up. Turn it 90 degrees every couple of weeks. But be aware of a running engine left stored for an extended period can lose ring tension.
Btw spray it down the intake and in the plug holes ans into the exhaust ports as the exhaust valves and seats do tend to rust up. Dont be shy with the inox, it wont hurt anything.

Inox is good stuff but TAC-2 from CRC in also an alternative. Works just as well ive found.

karl017 · 11-02-2008, 01:44 PM

thanks guys, i reckon it will be sitting for close to a year but hopefully not.

08-02-2008, 02:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
karl017 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Australia Ride: Ford TF Cortina Posts: 17	Engine storage what is the best way to store an engine? Its a efi 302 windsor and auto and im not sure how long it wil be out of the car. But most likely around a year. Do i just fill it with oil and cover it an plastic? or will the oil ruin the seals after a while. Also would it be ok to turn it over when its not hooked up properly? Cheers Karl

08-02-2008, 05:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
allports Engine scientist Trade Rating: (1) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sutherland Ride: Dragster Posts: 3,112	Spray it with inox and wrap it up. Turn it 90 degrees every couple of weeks. But be aware of a running engine left stored for an extended period can lose ring tension. Btw spray it down the intake and in the plug holes ans into the exhaust ports as the exhaust valves and seats do tend to rust up. Dont be shy with the inox, it wont hurt anything. __________________ If you plant a cucumber, you get a cucumber! Two things are infinate,the universe & human stupidity, and Im not sure about the universe. Albert Einstein Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible. Frank Zappa

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09-02-2008, 10:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jiffy Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbuorne Ride: 2002 SVT Cobra Posts: 5	If you're going to store it for extended periods (over 3 months), take off all the rocker gear so your valves close, that way your springs don't weaken on those valves that are held open by the cam. Fill it up with oil and hope for the best.

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karl017 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Australia Ride: Ford TF Cortina Posts: 17	thanks guys, i reckon it will be sitting for close to a year but hopefully not.

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