Engine storing

[mmagnus]

I have had my 240Z in my garage now for going on 3 years. It hasnt been driven because it is undergoing a full restoration. The motor was completely stripped down, hot tanked and rebuilt by Rebello nearly 3 years ago. Up until 18 months ago, it just sat on an engine stand. It now sits in the car but still has not had any fluids since the rebuild. Even though the car is always garaged and i live in Northern California, i am concerned about the possiblility of damage. Should i be concerned? Is there something i should be doing while then engine is sitting idle?

Thanks

Mark

[Mr Camouflage]

Yeah. Typically called laying up the engine (or car). I havent done it either.

But as far as the engine goes, theres not much to do. A book I have recommends replacing the oil with fresh oil, removing the spark plugs and pouring half a cup of upper cylinder lubericant in each bore and truning the engine over by hand to spread it over the bores. (then refit the plugs). and Drain the cooling system.

[mmagnus]

Thanks for the reply. Right now there are no fluids in the engine what so ever. My concern was internal rust developing. I was thinking there was some specific product out there that was made for this type of situation that would prevent any internal rusting or corrosion...does anyone know of such a product?

[Dans240z]

yeah, i am kind of interested too. Mine has been sitting for a while in below freezing temperatures.

[beandip]

You shouldent have any trouble. When the engine was assembled they use lube on the bearing surfaces. It wouldent hurt to oil the cylinders , and turn it over with a wrench. I would do this agan before start up , and also pour oil over the cam. Then with oil in the engine and the plugs out , spin the engine on the starter , this will get the oil pump moving oil into the crank and rod bearings. When you install the oil filter , first fill it with oil as best you can. I had my engine on a stand in a barn for 2 yrs unheated . I did turn it over every month or so , and I oiled the cylinders once . Dident have a problem. Gary

[LanceM]

I would loosen all of the valves so that pressure is removed from the springs if it is going to set for years. This will help keep moisture out of the cylinders with open valves. Just remember to set them before you try turning the engine over. But all in all you should be ok doing nothing as long as it dosen't turn into a forever timeframe

[webdawg1]

You might try a product called "seafoam". They have a version of "seafoam" that's made for just that purpose. (Long term storage) If you want to check out their website it's at the following url: www.seafoamsales.com

webdawg1

[mmagnus]

You might try a product called "seafoam". They have a version of "seafoam" that's made for just that purpose. (Long term storage) If you want to check out their website it's at the following url: www.seafoamsales.com

webdawg1

I went to their website. do you know which product in particular it is that is for storing...i could tell.

[webdawg1]

They call it "Deep Creep". It's basically a spraycan version of their "Seafoam" product. Has pretty good instructions as to how you go about doing it also. Other methods can also be used I sure...Clean oil (About a teaspoon full in each sparkplug hole) in the sparkplug holes, Pour oil over the cam, turn engine over by hand, Bag it and tag it. Turn engine over (by hand) about once a month or every couple of weeks if you're the really paranoid type. I've seen various posts where folks have had engines in storage 2-3 years...

webdawg1

[george71z]

I recently swapped out engines, and have a motor on the stand. I used electrical connector dust caps in the round holes, and some 1/2 " thick closed-cell foam cut to fit in all the rectangular holes on the block. This should help with keeping moisture and various small critters out of the engine. As time goes on, I will probably do the oil in the cylinder, and monthly rotation tricks.

[beandip]

I recently swapped out engines, and have a motor on the stand. I used electrical connector dust caps in the round holes, and some 1/2 " thick closed-cell foam cut to fit in all the rectangular holes on the block. This should help with keeping moisture and various small critters out of the engine. As time goes on, I will probably do the oil in the cylinder, and monthly rotation tricks.

THIS THREAD IS AN OLD THREAD

[texasz]

beandip, 21 days since it began is considered an "OLD THREAD"?