engine block storage

Maverick · 07-29-2011, 09:16 AM

I am going to store away a sbf bare block and would like the block, cylinders, lifter bores,

not to rust, and was hoping on some tips to keep the block in decent condition for a year or two. Live in Indiana and the garage is not heated at all times.

Steve Willie Williams S/G351N

Bob Pagano · 07-29-2011, 09:36 AM

cozmolean , spelled wrong but same stuff used on guns for long storage. It wont break down.

Greg Barsamian · 07-29-2011, 09:52 AM

Anticorit SV 95
by FUCH Lubricants Harvey Illinois (708) 333-8900
www.fuch.com

BlueOval Ralph · 07-29-2011, 10:02 AM

CRC has a long term storage product in a spray can sotra like the old cosmlin that Ford spray on cranks and cly bores before shipping

BillK · 07-29-2011, 08:48 PM

Steve,

I think the most important issue is where you are going to store them. I have some blocks and cranks at the shop that I have had for at least 10 years. They were cleaned in our oven and steel shot blasted so they are perfectly clean bare metal. They are in bags with maybe a light coat of WD40. They still look like the day they were cleaned.

The key is temperature control. We keep the shop at around 75 degrees year round. If the temperature does not change a lot, they will stay like new forever. If you put them in an unheated garage its a different story. They will turn to rust in a few months

So, if you can keep them in a basement you should be ok. If they are going to be in a garage or shed, then load them up with WD40, coat the cylinder walls and other machined surfaces with engine oil and you should be ok for a couplt of years. Just take a look at them every once in a while.

Duane Eiskant II · 07-29-2011, 09:43 PM

Dont want to hi-jack the thread here, but Bill K. We should be seeing you soon. My new boss took on a job where we get to redo a 56 tbird engine, and you do all his machine work. Finally ill be able to meet you in person lol. BTW, my new boss is Greg Ramsey. Small world right? Going to try and get the motor to you in the next few weeks. So, we shall meet. Talk to you soon.
Duane

BillK · 07-29-2011, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duane Eiskant II

BTW, my new boss is Greg Ramsey.

Duane,
What HAVE you gotten yourself into

Look forward to meeting you in person !

tim worner · 08-01-2011, 03:03 PM

LPS heavy-duty rust inhibitor available at most tractor supplys and other hardware stores.web site www.inslabs.com

07-29-2011, 09:16 AM	#1
Maverick Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 299 Likes: 2 Liked 36 Times in 26 Posts	engine block storage I am going to store away a sbf bare block and would like the block, cylinders, lifter bores, not to rust, and was hoping on some tips to keep the block in decent condition for a year or two. Live in Indiana and the garage is not heated at all times. Steve Willie Williams S/G351N

07-29-2011, 09:36 AM	#2
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 240 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: engine block storage cozmolean , spelled wrong but same stuff used on guns for long storage. It wont break down. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

07-29-2011, 09:52 AM	#3
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Likes: 714 Liked 417 Times in 96 Posts	Re: engine block storage Anticorit SV 95 by FUCH Lubricants Harvey Illinois (708) 333-8900 www.fuch.com

07-29-2011, 10:02 AM	#4
BlueOval Ralph Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 852 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: engine block storage CRC has a long term storage product in a spray can sotra like the old cosmlin that Ford spray on cranks and cly bores before shipping

07-29-2011, 08:48 PM	#5
BillK Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Waldorf Md Posts: 230 Likes: 12 Liked 30 Times in 17 Posts	Re: engine block storage Steve, I think the most important issue is where you are going to store them. I have some blocks and cranks at the shop that I have had for at least 10 years. They were cleaned in our oven and steel shot blasted so they are perfectly clean bare metal. They are in bags with maybe a light coat of WD40. They still look like the day they were cleaned. The key is temperature control. We keep the shop at around 75 degrees year round. If the temperature does not change a lot, they will stay like new forever. If you put them in an unheated garage its a different story. They will turn to rust in a few months So, if you can keep them in a basement you should be ok. If they are going to be in a garage or shed, then load them up with WD40, coat the cylinder walls and other machined surfaces with engine oil and you should be ok for a couplt of years. Just take a look at them every once in a while. __________________ Bill Koustenis

07-29-2011, 09:43 PM	#6
Duane Eiskant II Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Alexandria, Va Posts: 501 Likes: 261 Liked 57 Times in 33 Posts	Re: engine block storage Dont want to hi-jack the thread here, but Bill K. We should be seeing you soon. My new boss took on a job where we get to redo a 56 tbird engine, and you do all his machine work. Finally ill be able to meet you in person lol. BTW, my new boss is Greg Ramsey. Small world right? Going to try and get the motor to you in the next few weeks. So, we shall meet. Talk to you soon. Duane __________________ Duane Eiskant 1354 Stock/Super Stock Last edited by Duane Eiskant II; 08-02-2011 at 10:03 AM.

08-01-2011, 03:03 PM	#8
tim worner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: duncannon Posts: 837 Likes: 14 Liked 126 Times in 20 Posts	Re: engine block storage LPS heavy-duty rust inhibitor available at most tractor supplys and other hardware stores.web site www.inslabs.com __________________ Tim Worner SS 1747