I would be a little nervous about my newly built engine sitting around that long. I guess if I could keep it in a heated space with low humidity, then maybe. But if not, I'd be afraid of condensation problems. Besides, it would drive me nuts to have to look at every day for months, knowing I can't try it out.

72 Sierra Grande - Maych

Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.