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Peter J · 07-14-2011, 12:51 AM

Advice please,
I've just finished putting together my B engine but for now, I have no way to test run it. All the parts have been assembly lubed and no oil in the pan. I would rather not install it in the car and then find out I need to do some more work on it.
What would be best way to store my project for probably the next 6 to 8 months? I will be a garage, nice and dry.
Thanks,
Pete

Tom Wesenberg · 07-14-2011, 01:17 AM

I would just tape up the openings to keep critters out, and store it in the driest place you can find.

cradlescyth · 07-14-2011, 05:04 AM

You might want to put a reminder on the calnder to

TURN the engin over by crank once or twice a month!!

Just a thought

Ed Saniewski · 07-14-2011, 05:43 AM

Tom's right about taping up any and all openings. mice love to go into any little hole they can find.

Peter J · 07-14-2011, 08:28 AM

Thanks guys. I was thinking of trying to "fog" the insides with oil but I'm probably over-thinking the situation as usual. I assume agreement in test running if possible prior to installation?

azmodela · 07-14-2011, 10:05 AM

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What kind of work do you think that you'll need to do to it once you've run it? If it's done properly it should be fine once it's in the car. A test stand run will only show some issues if there are any at all, it will need to have a load behind it to show the remaining issues.

Peter J · 07-14-2011, 10:33 AM

You've got a point about having a load on it to seat rings etc. I guess I'm just anxious to run it. As I mentioned, this winter I'll probably want to drop it in anyway whether or not I test it beforehand.

CA Victoria · 07-15-2011, 12:26 AM

What is the consensus on engine pre lube used by builders vs a conventional grease to lube the engine with durring assembly? Mine will set for a year or so before I can fire it up so I will rely on the lube applied durring assembly while the oil works through the system.

Tom Wesenberg · 07-15-2011, 03:00 AM

The assembly lube needs to be light enough to let the oil flow through the openings to lube the engine as soon as it starts. The assembly lube also need to NOT thicken or dry during your storage period. I would think something like Mystik JT6 High Temp grease would will these needs. I've seen other grease that drys up during storage, and I have some old tubes of grease that I know is too thick to use.

Peter J · 07-15-2011, 10:22 AM

Tom, what I did was to smear it on the moving/sliding surfaces just enough to give them a complete coating. Hopefully this and turning it over from time to time will keep it limbered up. If I had a way to connect it to a muffler I'd fire it up in my garage.
Pete

07-14-2011, 01:17 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Engine storage I would just tape up the openings to keep critters out, and store it in the driest place you can find.

07-14-2011, 05:04 AM	#3
cradlescyth Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Taunton Ma Posts: 342	Re: Engine storage You might want to put a reminder on the calnder to TURN the engin over by crank once or twice a month!! Just a thought

07-14-2011, 05:43 AM	#4
Ed Saniewski Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Denville NJ Posts: 964	Re: Engine storage Tom's right about taping up any and all openings. mice love to go into any little hole they can find. __________________ Model A Ford Club of New Jersey http://www.mafcnj.org Model A Pick Up Owners and Enthusiasts https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/group.php?groupid=5

07-14-2011, 08:28 AM	#5
Peter J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 691	Re: Engine storage Thanks guys. I was thinking of trying to "fog" the insides with oil but I'm probably over-thinking the situation as usual. I assume agreement in test running if possible prior to installation?

07-14-2011, 10:05 AM	#6
azmodela BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 352	Re: Engine storage Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What kind of work do you think that you'll need to do to it once you've run it? If it's done properly it should be fine once it's in the car. A test stand run will only show some issues if there are any at all, it will need to have a load behind it to show the remaining issues.

07-14-2011, 10:33 AM	#7
Peter J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 691	Re: Engine storage You've got a point about having a load on it to seat rings etc. I guess I'm just anxious to run it. As I mentioned, this winter I'll probably want to drop it in anyway whether or not I test it beforehand.

07-15-2011, 12:26 AM	#8
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,124	Re: Engine storage What is the consensus on engine pre lube used by builders vs a conventional grease to lube the engine with durring assembly? Mine will set for a year or so before I can fire it up so I will rely on the lube applied durring assembly while the oil works through the system.

07-15-2011, 03:00 AM	#9
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Engine storage The assembly lube needs to be light enough to let the oil flow through the openings to lube the engine as soon as it starts. The assembly lube also need to NOT thicken or dry during your storage period. I would think something like Mystik JT6 High Temp grease would will these needs. I've seen other grease that drys up during storage, and I have some old tubes of grease that I know is too thick to use.

07-15-2011, 10:22 AM	#10
Peter J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 691	Re: Engine storage Tom, what I did was to smear it on the moving/sliding surfaces just enough to give them a complete coating. Hopefully this and turning it over from time to time will keep it limbered up. If I had a way to connect it to a muffler I'd fire it up in my garage. Pete