Any thoughts on long term engine storage? My engine won't be blasing around for a while, maybe next year sometime. So I worry about the cyliners rusting and the valve train being left in one position for extended periods.
I hunted around the web and found some advice on the Corvetteaction forum attributed to GM which advises that if an engine is to be stored for nine months or longer, "remove the spark plugs and add approximately one (1) ounce of engine oil to each cylinder. The engine should be rotated just after adding the oil to the cylinders. The purpose of this step is to coat the cylinder bore to protect against rust formation during storage. Also note, this procedure is repeated after extended (18 months and longer) storage before start up."
I was planning something like this, but anticipated rotating the engine every other month or so (by hand).
The engine is a new roller cam version, but it has been bench run for an hour to tune and assist in break in.
thanks
Brian
I hunted around the web and found some advice on the Corvetteaction forum attributed to GM which advises that if an engine is to be stored for nine months or longer, "remove the spark plugs and add approximately one (1) ounce of engine oil to each cylinder. The engine should be rotated just after adding the oil to the cylinders. The purpose of this step is to coat the cylinder bore to protect against rust formation during storage. Also note, this procedure is repeated after extended (18 months and longer) storage before start up."
I was planning something like this, but anticipated rotating the engine every other month or so (by hand).
The engine is a new roller cam version, but it has been bench run for an hour to tune and assist in break in.
thanks
Brian