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| Author: | Kennomini [ Mon Aug 11, 2014 6:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Freshly machined engine storage |
I recently had some machining work done, bore, hone, deck, reground crank etc. I don't know when I'll get time to build the engine. Am I better off to assemble the short block and then wrap in in glad wrap or something? Or should the part be stored separately un-assembled  What should I coat the parts with if storing them by themselves
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| Author: | 1310/71 [ Mon Aug 11, 2014 6:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Freshly machined engine storage |
I would say avoid glad wrap as you don't want to trap moisture in. I recall a local Dr in the hills oiling things up and storing them in the legs of old pairs of jeans cut up. He's a wily old bugger who I suspect knows a thing or two, but see what others have to say. KB |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Mon Aug 11, 2014 7:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Freshly machined engine storage |
Thanks for the testimonial KB.  I'd oil the bores and then put rags over it. Leave the pistons in the box. Conrods I oil then store in an old biscuit tin with lid. The crank I would oil up then store in an old denim jeans leg. This keeps condensation from settling on the crank and rusting it. I've had cranks stay good stored 20 years like this. Gear oil is good, it's a bit thicker than motor oil. You could use grease instead, but it's easy to miss bits wiping it on. |
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| Author: | Kennomini [ Mon Aug 11, 2014 7:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Freshly machined engine storage |
Pistons are already attached to the rods, just oil the whole lot? |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Mon Aug 11, 2014 7:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Freshly machined engine storage |
Sure. Oil em up and wrap in rags. |
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| Author: | Mick [ Mon Aug 11, 2014 7:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Freshly machined engine storage |
Those plastic tubs from Supercheap, Bunnings etc are excellent for keeping blocks and parts neat and clean once they're wrapped up. Just remove all the studs and pointy bits off the block first, the plastic can be a little brittle. |
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| Author: | 1310/71 [ Mon Aug 11, 2014 7:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Freshly machined engine storage |
Mick wrote: Those plastic tubs from Supercheap, Bunnings etc are excellent for keeping blocks and parts neat and clean once they're wrapped up. Just remove all the studs and pointy bits off the block first, the plastic can be a little brittle. And keep it out of sunlight as best as possible or those crates dissolve in your hands when you go to move them. |
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| Author: | Mick [ Mon Aug 11, 2014 7:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Freshly machined engine storage |
Yeah, I buy them with the knowledge I won't keep them beyond a few years. There's no reason for them to go bad if the shed is shady. A number I have had for many years, I usually break them from putting pointy edged heavy things in them poorly. Not bad for 14 dollars though. |
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| Author: | peterb [ Mon Aug 11, 2014 10:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Freshly machined engine storage |
I spray stuff like that with valvoline tectyl. Sets like wax and washes of in petrol/kero when ready to assemble. |
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