OlderThanMe Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Hey guys, I'm about to leave for school and I have 2 L6 blocks that I need to store for 9 months. One already has some slightly rusty bores(#5&6 and were that way when I got it) and the other is like new. They will be sitting in the trunk area of my Z to help clear up space in the garage while I am gone. Anyway I'm looking for a way to store them without having them rust any. I was thinking of putting oil on them with a rag and putting them in a plastic bag but I think the bag will stick and fall apart. My VH will stay sealed for the storage... Any other suggestions? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30TRBO Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Hose the internals down with WD-40 or something similar and double bag them. You should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I would spray it down with one of the lubriplate spray products. Or search for tool and die oils. They are sprayed down with oil for storage. Don't use any silicones. http://www.lubriplate.com/Products/Sprays.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naviathan Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 cygnus is spot on. machine oils are the best for storage as they won't break down or run off. After coating them bag them up in some heavy plastic to keep moisture out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete84 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Might want to put a desiccant like baking soda or those beads that are used in shipping. That would help keep it a good bit dryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentNight1647 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I would recommend cosmoline if you have it if not a good machine oil will do the trick, then like everyone else said double bag and put some silica gel in the bag with it and you should have no problems. Good luck at school by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey_Allen Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Drawing on military engine shipping/storage, another possibility, if you have the space, oil it as you can, and drop it in an empty lube oil barrel from your local service shop. As said above, a dessicant pack would keep the humidity level down, and inhibit rusting on any surfaces you didn't get coated with oil. For long term storage, you can also charge the barrel with an inert gas, displacing all the oxygen, and preventing any potential rust. Probably overkill for this short of a storage term, though.. Another possibility would be to wrap it in canvas or burlap lightly soaked in oil, making a oilcloth wrapper. From what I understand, that was a common method to prevent rust at sea during shipping in the past. To keep from making a mess, then wrap that in plastic. Just my $.02, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannji Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I use Pretect, made by Walter. I wouldnt use it anywhere that it would be difficult to remove, but for areas you can reach, and external areas, it lays a paraffin-like layer down, so it inhibits rust, wont evaporate or rub off. Remove it with a standard solvent. We sell it to the Military and to those who specifiy a need for MIL-Spec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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