What is the best process for mid to long turn storage? Finished in plastic and stored on the large crank end down. I plan on removing the heads and intake first.
Put it in a plastic bag, VACUUM THE AIR OUT, and seal it as best you can to prevent air entry. By removing the air, you also remove the humidity in the air that can cause corrosion. Cosmoline, LPS rust-protectant, etc. can be useful, but then have to be cleaned-off before you reinstall the gaskets and top-end. Why would you set it on the crank flange? That's asking for problems, and practically guarantees that the plastic bag will get ripped. Simplest, most-common way is to put the sump of the oil pan in a suitable-sized tire. A steel or aluminum wheeled dolly can be fabricated to suit.
Out of curiosity, if its a complete motor, why are you taking the heads and intake off? I think member "ToddsGS" sells engine cradles
The stand without wheels is an option. Mostly due to the weight and my space constraints. Can you use an oil pan with the stands?
The weight isn't an issue for a cradle or even an engine stand. If its a good running engine, Id have a hard time taking it apart. Its that whole "if its not broken, don't fix it" thing
It my old engine I just replaced with another. At some point I want to use the Poston 113 cam I have in it.
x2 on ToddGS engine cradles - I've got 2 engines in storage on them and they take up much less room than the engine on a tire
If you choose to leave it assembled then you can also use a cylinder fogger spray (down through the spark plug holes) that can be purchased at most power sports dealers. We use it every change of season with our watercrafts and snowmobiles. Chain Wax that is sold for use on motocross/dirt bikes contains a large amount of paraffin wax, which can be substituted for the "Weathershed". Long term storage of a complete engine can benefit from drill priming the oil system from time to time, just make sure to put it into storage with clean fresh oil. I store complete engines on these handy dollies that I bought from Northern Tool. They are $9.99 and hold 1000lbs. I have a half dozen of these little buggers in the shop. Right now I have my complete 425 Nailhead strapped on one and it's totally stable, as I have to move it about from time to time. They come in different sizes and I use them for all kinds of items. http://m.northerntool.com/products/shop~tools~product_200621941_200621941?adv=false Larry
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I disassemble non running engines, and make sure the crank is oiled to prevent surface rust. I made a couple pallets that hold the bare blocks. I don't clean or degrease the blocks at all. Heads go on a shelf assembled. Salt on meat guy.
