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Any tips on storing engines?


JamieP

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Ive got a couple of gte blocks im storing in the garage in case i ever need one, i sprayed them with wd40 and put them in bin bags, I pulled one open today and it has some surface rust in it, whats the best way to store these? is wd40 no good?

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My grandad used to store engine parts with a smearing of light grease and then wrapped in greaseproof paper. Used to store all his old parts like this and when he passed away we found parts that had not seen the light of day for over ten years - they were still in excellent condition and were sold on ebay!

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Jamie,

 

I have been using a specialised vacuum bag designed for classic motorbikes to store my newly built engine since last November. No rust, no dirt, no moisture. They are brilliant. They come with a crystal bag which absorbs moisture and a humidity gauge.

 

Vac Bag Link

 

Edit - Don't use WD40, use GT85 instead.

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Jamie,

 

I have been using a specialised vacuum bag designed for classic motorbikes to store my newly built engine since last November. No rust, no dirt, no moisture. They are brilliant. They come with a crystal bag which absorbs moisture and a humidity gauge.

 

Vac Bag Link

 

Edit - Don't use WD40, use GT85 instead.

 

Have to agree with the above my Dad has had a Jag Etype V12 stored in one of these for about 12 months or so and it looks exactly the same as it went in no moisture or anything :)

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If you want Jamie can get you some aircraft grade spray on corrosion inhibiter, couple of cans should do you right. Needs heavy duty degreaser to remove it but will seal your blocks no worries.

 

Now that sounds like just the job mate, if You can get me some that would be great.

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I was always tought to fill them with old engine oil if the sump is still attached.

 

As engine oil ages it becomes acidic so probably would not advise it unless you changed it every 6 months like you would on a working engine.

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