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FrankWest · 10-31-2015, 02:32 PM

I have a spare model B engine that I have been told it was rebuilt?
Anyway
Should I fill with engine oil to the top??
I just don't want it to rust out.

DavidG · 10-31-2015, 02:45 PM

Make sure to plug all openings into the engine (intake and exhaust manifolds, water pump opening in the cylinder head if the pump is removed, oil filler tube, spark plug holes, etc.) Keep in a heated space, if at all possible. I don't think that over-filling with oil would be helpful, but it wouldn't hurt. Just remember the overfilled oil when you move it or you'll have a real mess to clean up.

Walt Dupont--Me. · 10-31-2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankWest

I have a spare model B engine that I have been told it was rebuilt?
Anyway
Should I fill with engine oil to the top??
I just don't want it to rust out.

You cain't fill the oil to the top it will run out the rear main, they don't have a rear seal. You can put a lot of oil in cyl and crank it over with the plugs out by hand, get as much as you can around valve stems. Cover the engine as tight as you can so no air an get in. Walt

FrankWest · 10-31-2015, 04:31 PM

The engine is stored inside my garage. No heat, but not exposed to rain and snow.

Bluebell · 10-31-2015, 04:58 PM

Frank, I think you can buy a preservative oil.
When I was an apprentice in the Army many years ago We rebuilt engines and ran them with Mobil Arma 254 (524?) Anyhow the army stored rebuilt engines for many years with no harmful effect. The engines were run for a while (on a dyno)to run them in a bit. and then the oil was dropped out of them before boxing up.
Apart from filling with(engine) oil again and following normal run in procedures, nothing else changed.

Mark's 37 · 10-31-2015, 05:59 PM

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FrankWest · 10-31-2015, 06:19 PM

Great info.
Maybe I should try to sell it, not that I know my original engine in the car works fine.

Brian · 11-01-2015, 02:04 AM

Frank, if I were you, I wouldn't sell it. If this [rebuilt] engine has some miles on it, ie, it has been run in, how about just storing it indoors as you propose, and simply run it from time to time? Easy enough to rig up a battery, leads, coil and a gas can, voila!! it runs!! Best way to store it I reckon; keeps the oil circulating, and rings and valves free.

10-31-2015, 02:32 PM	#1
FrankWest Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3,005	storing unused engine I have a spare model B engine that I have been told it was rebuilt? Anyway Should I fill with engine oil to the top?? I just don't want it to rust out.

10-31-2015, 02:45 PM	#2
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: storing unused engine Make sure to plug all openings into the engine (intake and exhaust manifolds, water pump opening in the cylinder head if the pump is removed, oil filler tube, spark plug holes, etc.) Keep in a heated space, if at all possible. I don't think that over-filling with oil would be helpful, but it wouldn't hurt. Just remember the overfilled oil when you move it or you'll have a real mess to clean up.

10-31-2015, 04:31 PM	#4
FrankWest Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3,005	Re: storing unused engine The engine is stored inside my garage. No heat, but not exposed to rain and snow.

10-31-2015, 04:58 PM	#5
Bluebell Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 726	Re: storing unused engine Frank, I think you can buy a preservative oil. When I was an apprentice in the Army many years ago We rebuilt engines and ran them with Mobil Arma 254 (524?) Anyhow the army stored rebuilt engines for many years with no harmful effect. The engines were run for a while (on a dyno)to run them in a bit. and then the oil was dropped out of them before boxing up. Apart from filling with(engine) oil again and following normal run in procedures, nothing else changed.

10-31-2015, 05:59 PM	#6
Mark's 37 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Aptos, Ca Posts: 355	Re: storing unused engine Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) For external engine surfaces or separate parts I have been using Boeshield T-9. Developed by Boeing Aircraft and is available at most marine supply stores, etc.

10-31-2015, 06:19 PM	#7
FrankWest Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3,005	Re: storing unused engine Great info. Maybe I should try to sell it, not that I know my original engine in the car works fine.

11-01-2015, 02:04 AM	#8
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,834	Re: storing unused engine Frank, if I were you, I wouldn't sell it. If this [rebuilt] engine has some miles on it, ie, it has been run in, how about just storing it indoors as you propose, and simply run it from time to time? Easy enough to rig up a battery, leads, coil and a gas can, voila!! it runs!! Best way to store it I reckon; keeps the oil circulating, and rings and valves free. __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!