Unbuilt Engine Storage?

[bordin34]

I am going off the college in a couple days and have a 440 block all machined in my garage that I will not be able to touch until at least November. How can I store the block and keep it from rusting? Right now I just have all the bare metal surfaces coated with gear oil and ATF and the same with the crank and pistons. I will be bringing the block inside my house to store and maybe put it in a big sealed garbage bag with some charcoal as well as put a fresh coat of gear oil on it. Any other recommendations? Thanks

[1968Dodge]

An even coating of vasoline would be more than adequate for the machined surfaces like the cylinder walls/deck

[TylerCharger69]

Coat the crankshaft as well....and maybe plastic wrap it up and seal it.....You dont want rust pits on those journals!!!

[62 Max]

Coat the crankshaft as well....and maybe plastic wrap it up and seal it.....You dont want rust pits on those journals!!!

Wrapped and sealed under the wrong conditions can create condensation.

[Chatt69chgr]

Heavy axle grease works good----the stiff dark brown stuff.  Not wheel bearing grease---to light weight.

[jlatessa]

And the crank should be stored in a vertical position.  

[GPULLER]

I agree with the grease on the machined surfaces. Block, crank, everything.

[TylerCharger69]

He stated he was putting it inside of his house  so i assumed it was a climate controlled atmosphere......But yes....if its not...condensation is an issue  and it IS best to store the crankshaft in the vertical position.

[69rtse4spd]

 I got one of my blocks in a 55 gal. drum of used motor oil.