What is the best way to store a block for a few months - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cerebus · 06-19-2007, 06:48 PM

I have a 454 on a stand that has been sitting there for over a year now, heads, intake, oil pan off. The cylinder walls are starting to rust alittle but I had to bore them out in the first place. What can I do to keep it from getting worse or atleast slow down the deterioration

Ill try to post a pic later

cdowns · 06-19-2007, 07:13 PM

smear everything with a heavy coating of grease/wrap the block up in a large heavy duty garbage bag

Bob D · 06-19-2007, 09:41 PM

Wouldn't a garbage bag ( plastic) cause condensation?

Bob

NICK3757 · 06-19-2007, 09:53 PM

We just coat all the internals in oil and put a garbage bag over it. just don't close the bag all of the way, leave it open a little with it facing the bottom.

FarmTruk · 06-19-2007, 09:59 PM

Scroll down this link to see a 454 block protected by Gibbs

06-19-2007, 06:48 PM	#1
cerebus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 100	What is the best way to store a block for a few months I have a 454 on a stand that has been sitting there for over a year now, heads, intake, oil pan off. The cylinder walls are starting to rust alittle but I had to bore them out in the first place. What can I do to keep it from getting worse or atleast slow down the deterioration Ill try to post a pic later

06-19-2007, 07:13 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: What is the best way to store a block for a few months smear everything with a heavy coating of grease/wrap the block up in a large heavy duty garbage bag __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-19-2007, 09:41 PM	#3
Bob D Rolled on Paint Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Windham, CT. Posts: 232	Re: What is the best way to store a block for a few months Wouldn't a garbage bag ( plastic) cause condensation? Bob __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 swb fleetside SB 355ci. Smog heads Summit 1102 cam Performer intake and carb. Finally in about 1 piece in the yard.

06-19-2007, 09:53 PM	#4
NICK3757 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MOOSIC PA Posts: 62	Re: What is the best way to store a block for a few months We just coat all the internals in oil and put a garbage bag over it. just don't close the bag all of the way, leave it open a little with it facing the bottom.

06-19-2007, 09:59 PM	#5
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: What is the best way to store a block for a few months Scroll down this link to see a 454 block protected by Gibbs __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."* Last edited by FarmTruk; 06-19-2007 at 10:00 PM.



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