Thread: How to properly store an engine

Hey, I plan on building a stock DE and keeping it as a back-up for if I ever need to do major engine work on my current motor and don't want much down-time. However, I've never stored an engine before and want to make sure there's not going to be any down side to it sitting in the garage for years in between use. I've seen Summit Racing sells a plastic-type wrap/cover for engines on a stand to keep moisture out. Is there any type of solution I should fill the cylinders with to avoid it seizing up? Or anything else I should do/consider?

make sure the valves don't get rust on them, may wear the seals down when you do start the engine again. I'd pour some oil in the intake and in the cylinders through the spark plug holes and cycle the engine by hand for a little bit. Turning it once a week or so will probably help a great deal as well.

Good info! Thanks

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My built motor sat for almost 2 years. All I did was pour a cap full of marvel mystery oil down each cylinder. I spun the motor every now and then and that's it. Once the motor was put in the car it fired right up with no issues.

Absolutely correct. Marvel in the cylinders, and some on the valves through the ports. Then wrap the engine with plastic wrap with a desiccant pad inside of the wrap. Leave the crank pulley exposed so you can still spin the motor from time to time.

Thanks guys I'll definitely do that when I get the engine all assembled and ready

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