tips on long term engine storage(disassembled)

[oldcarnut]

 hi guys,im getting my motor back from the machine shop (apart) and its gonna be a while before its going to be built so.... ive got heads(assembled),block,crank,rods,pistons(disassembled).the cam bearings will be installed.should i paint it first?hemi orange of course,also is that glyptal stuff just useless stuff to spend money on or does it actually promote better oiling(from eastwood co.)in a perfect world id like to remove it from a sealed plywood timecapsule & be able to assemble it without having to send it back to the machine shop but its not a perfect world so...tips would be helpful.thanx guys


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[BIGSHCLUNK]

A good coating of Cosmoline will keep the rust off. Not storing it directly on the fllor is good also.  Sprayed my 440 HP block 3 years ago after I  stuffed it in a huge plastc bag. No problems.. 

[oldcarnut]

thanx,can cosmoline be had at the local parts house?

[Topcat]

I used this on my engine short block I just got back recently. It's alot less gooey and greasy like cosmoline is. But you have to re do it every 6 months.

$ is tight now for me so heads won't be ready for pick up for a while.

http://www.evapo-rust.co.nz/rust%20block%20dle%20email%20vs.pdf

[oldcarnut]

thanx topcat.

[Topcat]

hi guys,im getting my motor back from the machine shop (apart) and its gonna be a while before its going to be built so.... ive got head(assembled),block,crank,rods,pistons(disassembled).the cam bearings will be installed.

should i paint it first? hemi orange

If you want dead on accurate color for your engine you'll need to shoot it with the right formula. You can buy paint from Roger Gibson restoration. I think it's like 60 bucks delivered. I did a little bit of it on the hidden side of the water pump and timing cover face and balancer before I put it all together. Came out looking great. 

http://www.rogergibsonautorestoration.com/products.htm

Here's an article about paint you should check out before going out and buying paint.
 
http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...rue#Post4840583
http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...rue#Post4977217
http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...rue#Post4318246

If you don't have a compressor, use a Preval sprayer. They're available at ACE hardware stores.

[Chryco Psycho]

I have tried Glyptol in engines , I do nto use it anymore , it stared to peel off inside the engine & I was afraid of it restricting the oil pick up

[oldcarnut]

thanx for the tips guys.