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#58504 03/30/2006 3:47 AM
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I pulled the motor out on one of my trucks and took it apart. I haven't decided if I should rebuild it or find a diffirent one that in a little better shape. My problem is what technics are there to keep the engine parts from rusting while in storage? The block is in good shape would hate to see it get wrecked from humidity.


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It may sound strange but it's true. You can vacuum pack it in a heavy plastic bag. Summit may have the bags.

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local parts store should have a spray oil that is for storing engine parts then put in plastic bag from summit (good bags I have a few)

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Cover everything heavily with wheel bearing grease and wrap it up in plastic,
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American Metal Cleaning in Portland, who just cleaned my block, head, and crank coats them in wd40 and further recommends coating it with tranny fluid for storage if it will be a while till the next process. And of course, the plastic thing.


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Keeping it coated with oil and dry and relatively dust free is the best way. You don't necessarily have to vacuum bag it. You can just cover it with a tarp and fog it with oil once in a while if you want. That's what I do with my extra 235, I have it on a stand with the head off and covered with a tarp. About once a season is enough in my garage.


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