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70chevy · 12-19-2002, 10:03 PM

I have a new ZZ4 engine purchased late last spring. This truck will not be completed for at least a couple years. Is there any thing I need to do to the engine and tranny which neither have any of its fluids until ready for running for the first time.

Please any advice.

Thanks in advance,

Kenny

Lippyp · 12-20-2002, 05:46 AM

I don't know whether anything similar is available in the U.S but over here in the UK you can buy engine storage kits for some of the more popular classic engines (MG Triumph Jaguar etc) These have been developed from the aircraft industry and consist of special plugs that you screw in in-place of the spark plugs. These contain a dessicant that dries the air in the cylinders and prevents the cylinders rusting whilst in storage. May be worth having a hunt around to see if something similar is available.

diggin69 · 12-20-2002, 09:06 AM

the east wood co. sells those..........

70chevy · 12-20-2002, 10:10 AM

Thanks guys,

Kenny

JJR · 12-20-2002, 10:18 AM

I would just wrap it back up like GM had it and add some additional desiccant packets/paper in the plastic to help keep the humidity low.

Yellow Cheyenne · 12-20-2002, 03:51 PM

An engine builder gave me these hints. Back off all of the rockers so that you won't have a collapsed or lazy lifter when you are ready to run it. Before backing the rockers off, you may want to try to get some oil on the valve seats/valves so that rust won't try to form where the valve contacts the valve seat. This also closes the combustion chamber so that moisture won't be able to enter from intake or exhaust side. The dessicant plugs are available from Eastwood and probably would be a good idea. Some type of anti-rust in cylnders-oil or penetrating oil.

Longhorn Man · 12-21-2002, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Yellow Cheyenne
Some type of anti-rust in cylnders-oil or penetrating oil.

As long as it is not WD40. I swear that stuff promotes rust.

junkyardjohn · 12-21-2002, 10:52 AM

I THINK I WOULD BE INCLINED TO FILL THE MOTOR WITH OIL,PRIME THE OILING SYSTEM, BACK OFF THE ROCKERS, BLOCK OFF THE EXHAUST PORTS, & EVERY OTHER OPEN ORFICE & PUT THOSE DESICANT PLUGS IN PLACE. EITHER THAT OR JUST BRING IT OUT TO ME & I'LL PUT IT IN A TRUCK, & MAKE SURE THAT IT IS OILED & RUN DAILY, & I WONT CHARGE YOU A PENNY FOR THIS SERVICE.

12-19-2002, 10:03 PM	#1
70chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 147	Engine storage I have a new ZZ4 engine purchased late last spring. This truck will not be completed for at least a couple years. Is there any thing I need to do to the engine and tranny which neither have any of its fluids until ready for running for the first time. Please any advice. Thanks in advance, Kenny __________________ Ken Smith 99 C5 Torch Red Coupe 85 Chevy Candy Apple 70 Chevy 1/2 in process.Semi-gloss black powdercoated frame & suspension, disc brakes up front, 3" drop spindle(Beltech) 5 lug 3.73 rearend, ZZ4, Sanderson headers, 700R4, Air Ride system, Summitt 16 gal fuel cell, Holly mech. fuel pump,

12-20-2002, 05:46 AM	#2
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	I don't know whether anything similar is available in the U.S but over here in the UK you can buy engine storage kits for some of the more popular classic engines (MG Triumph Jaguar etc) These have been developed from the aircraft industry and consist of special plugs that you screw in in-place of the spark plugs. These contain a dessicant that dries the air in the cylinders and prevents the cylinders rusting whilst in storage. May be worth having a hunt around to see if something similar is available. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission Last edited by Lippyp; 12-20-2002 at 05:49 AM.

12-20-2002, 09:06 AM	#3
diggin69 Southern but in Ohio!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Eaton,Oh. 45320 Posts: 467	the east wood co. sells those.......... __________________ 1969 C/10 3/4 ton 4x4 longbed custom, frame made from a 79 1972 custom-10 half/ton longbed 1980 1/2 ton 4x4 all original 350/350/205 with air Eaton,Oh rebelryder@hotmail.com

12-20-2002, 10:10 AM	#4
70chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 147	Thanks guys, Kenny __________________ Ken Smith 99 C5 Torch Red Coupe 85 Chevy Candy Apple 70 Chevy 1/2 in process.Semi-gloss black powdercoated frame & suspension, disc brakes up front, 3" drop spindle(Beltech) 5 lug 3.73 rearend, ZZ4, Sanderson headers, 700R4, Air Ride system, Summitt 16 gal fuel cell, Holly mech. fuel pump,

12-20-2002, 10:18 AM	#5
JJR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Leesburg, GA Posts: 746	I would just wrap it back up like GM had it and add some additional desiccant packets/paper in the plastic to help keep the humidity low. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Second Owner 70 C-10 Second Owner 93 GMC C1500 Third Owner 99 C2500 Crew Cab Short Bed

12-20-2002, 03:51 PM	#6
Yellow Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 488	An engine builder gave me these hints. Back off all of the rockers so that you won't have a collapsed or lazy lifter when you are ready to run it. Before backing the rockers off, you may want to try to get some oil on the valve seats/valves so that rust won't try to form where the valve contacts the valve seat. This also closes the combustion chamber so that moisture won't be able to enter from intake or exhaust side. The dessicant plugs are available from Eastwood and probably would be a good idea. Some type of anti-rust in cylnders-oil or penetrating oil. __________________ '72 Cheyenne. AC, PS, PB, Rear slider window, tilt. Light yellow (grapefruit yellow according to new sales literature from '72) '56 Chevy short step V-8 (My dad bought it new!!) '70 Olds 442 convertible '70 Olds Rallye 350

12-21-2002, 10:52 AM	#8
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	I THINK I WOULD BE INCLINED TO FILL THE MOTOR WITH OIL,PRIME THE OILING SYSTEM, BACK OFF THE ROCKERS, BLOCK OFF THE EXHAUST PORTS, & EVERY OTHER OPEN ORFICE & PUT THOSE DESICANT PLUGS IN PLACE. EITHER THAT OR JUST BRING IT OUT TO ME & I'LL PUT IT IN A TRUCK, & MAKE SURE THAT IT IS OILED & RUN DAILY, & I WONT CHARGE YOU A PENNY FOR THIS SERVICE. __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST



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