How to store an engine block

Waffles · Post by **Waffles** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:03 pm

So while looking for blocks i have noticed that everyone just throws them on a shelf and forgets about them, so here are a few quick steps for storing your bare block.

1. Coat the cylinder walls with assembly lube.
2. put the block into a trash bag
3. ad 1-2 lbs of rice
4. remove as much air out of the bag as you can
5. Seal the bag.

muha22752 · Post by **muha22752** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:43 pm

Sticky?

Waffles · Post by **Waffles** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 3:18 pm

To many stickies already. Maybe one sticky with a list of little tech items like this.

92_luder · Post by **92_luder** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 3:38 pm

really good post, i been think bout piecing a gsr together but like waffles said....walls are rusted to the point of needing machining

RyanA · Post by **RyanA** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:50 pm

Helpful little tip: To get all the air out you can, use a shop vac. Once you get the air out, twist the bag tightly shut then flip that end over itself and zip tie or rubber band it. Vacuum packed for freshness....

Marine fogging oil is also a good alternative to assembly lube. Comes in an aerosol can and is made for storing a boat in humid environments.

Post by **stolle** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:15 pm

what about those big heavy vinyl bags you store pillows and blankets in, they already have a valve for vacuum sealing in the freshness!