storing engine block

[len1]

so my engine parts have now been machined ready for assembly. I dont want to put it together yet as my car is no where near ready. What would be the best product to apply to the bores ? Grease or oil ? It will be stored in doors. nice and cosy ,

Len

[Motorsport Mickey]

Light coating of grease, doesn't run off like oil.

 

If it's to be stood for longer than 6 or 7 months it's a good idea to rewipe the area covered just repositioning the grease to prevent condensation build up.

 

Mick Richards

[len1]

Thanks Mick

Just a general purpose grease then.

Len

[Mark69]

+1 for Grease

Mine sat in my dads garage for 3 three years covered in grease and wrapped in cling film, with no ill effects.

The machine shop recommended duck oil, not sure of its properties.

Mark

[len1]

i did put duck oil on it but it seems to run off, just as Mick said.

Len

[nibbo]

When I was an apprentice instrument technician a million years ago we used to apply a mixture of vasalene and oil that the instructors supplied for keeping our metal test pieces rust free.

 

I'm sure we've all got some vasalene to hand lol

 

Nigel

[john.r.davies]

WD40 - that's what NASA developed it for.

And no need to clean it off when you assemble.

John