engine storage

[Dan S]

Hi all..I have aquired a totally rebuilt L24 with the resto project car I have bought....my concern is that it could be up to 4 years hopefully only 2 before I get the engine in and ready to fire( you know how it is money, time) how can I store it to perserve it...I know Lucas oil was used in the rebuild..and I have been told that should keep it for sometime..that I'm not so sure about.I have also been told to just fill the thing up with oil to almost the top, pull plugs and fog the cylinders. I would just like to have some to save this engine, the guy did an amazing job painted, polished, and new or rebuilt everything inside and out, plus a couple of goodies...

I'm counting on you guys to help me with this one....it would be such a waste to have to tear it down again just because it sat to long.

all suggestions welcome....thanks

[hls30.com]

Cosmoline on the exterior ferrous parts, a thin oil inside, Crate it throw some dessicant pouches in the crate and Shrink wrap/seal the box and put it in climate controlled storage.

Will

[beandip]

What Will said is the optimum. However if if you have a garage that is heated in winter , or attached to your house . That would be fine . Put the engine on a engine stand , to get it up off the floor. Remove the spark plugs and pour in about two tablespoons full of oil in each cylinder . turn the engine over with a wrench on crankshaft a few times . then install the spark plugs. Remove the valve cover and pour oil over the valve train , and but the cover back on . Take some oil soaked rags and stuff them in the intake and exhaust ports and seal the dip stick opening , if the Dist is removed seal that hole with a oily rag. I just covered my engine with a tarp tightly and rolled the engine out of the way. Short of doing what Will has said, I think this is about as good as any. Worked for me.

[Dan S]

I have and attached garage but it's not heated , I could winterize it, but to heated it all winter would be expensive, here in Canada it can get cold, but it's the moisture issue I'm most concered about and if there is a chace of rust build up on the interior, also should I top it up full of oil or just fill the oil pan....but beandip that sounds like the most cost effective way for me at this time

thanks