Storing Rebuilt Engine

Pete_89T2 · 11-23-2015, 09:15 AM

Good question, as I'll be facing the same problem. Building up a new short block for my FC this winter, and most likely won't drop it into my FC until after DGRR, so I'll be able to take my time breaking it in properly.

Anyway, I think if you keep it in a low moisture area and seal off all the openings (exhaust, intake, coolant/oil lines, etc.) you should be OK for the period of time you're looking at. Only concern I'd have is vaseline or assembly lubes might cause exposed rubber seals to swell over time.

Fendamonky · 11-23-2015, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete_89T2

Only concern I'd have is vaseline or assembly lubes might cause exposed rubber seals to swell over time.

They most likely will, but that wouldn't negatively effect the effectiveness of the soft seals, would it?

I've always figured the water seals are single use items anyway, so of they swell within the grooves it shouldn't matter too much, as once they're removed they go to the trash anyway.

11-23-2015, 09:15 AM	#1
Pete_89T2 Lifetime Rotorhead Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elkton, MD Posts: 874 Rep Power: 16	Good question, as I'll be facing the same problem. Building up a new short block for my FC this winter, and most likely won't drop it into my FC until after DGRR, so I'll be able to take my time breaking it in properly. Anyway, I think if you keep it in a low moisture area and seal off all the openings (exhaust, intake, coolant/oil lines, etc.) you should be OK for the period of time you're looking at. Only concern I'd have is vaseline or assembly lubes might cause exposed rubber seals to swell over time.