Engine Block Storage???

KobraLX · 08-15-2001, 07:34 AM

How do I go about storing a bare engine block?

I planned to acquire two bare engine blocks for future projects now that Ford quit making small blocks but right now they will have to sit inside of a metal barn with a dirt floor. I thought maybe about each in an engine stand, oiled down real good and have a plastic bag wrapped around it??

Would it be better to at least assemble the short block on each? I don't really want to, if truth be told. They will sit at least a year.

Thanks.

zach0 · 08-15-2001, 09:14 AM

Just do exactly what you said. As long as you you keep it oiled and sealded you won't have any peoblems.

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66 Mustang Black W/ Black
289 Hi-Po 65'heads, MSD
Lunati High lift Cam
750CFM Carb Heddman Headers, Hurst Shifter

Gearhead999 · 08-15-2001, 07:38 PM

I prefer using ATF. Seems to stick better. Also, suck the air out of the bag with a shop vac and seal it up.

08-15-2001, 07:34 AM	#1
KobraLX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hillbilly Cajun Posts: 25	Engine Block Storage??? How do I go about storing a bare engine block? I planned to acquire two bare engine blocks for future projects now that Ford quit making small blocks but right now they will have to sit inside of a metal barn with a dirt floor. I thought maybe about each in an engine stand, oiled down real good and have a plastic bag wrapped around it?? Would it be better to at least assemble the short block on each? I don't really want to, if truth be told. They will sit at least a year. Thanks.

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08-15-2001, 09:14 AM	#2
zach0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Hampton, Virginia Posts: 227	Just do exactly what you said. As long as you you keep it oiled and sealded you won't have any peoblems. ------------------ 66 Mustang Black W/ Black 289 Hi-Po 65'heads, MSD Lunati High lift Cam 750CFM Carb Heddman Headers, Hurst Shifter

08-15-2001, 07:38 PM	#3
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	I prefer using ATF. Seems to stick better. Also, suck the air out of the bag with a shop vac and seal it up.