Standing Engine care advice please - Urgent!

[V8 Vum]

Hi Chappies!

Despite having had my wonderful LS7 and GT2 gearbox delivered 3 months ago, I have not had time to do anything with it and I am now a bit worried!

Since the engine has been dyno'd by Mr super-Jeff, then drained (as was the gearbox) for shipping, they have been languishing in the garage, and I am very concerned about corrosion and seizing, so since I cannot see me getting these expensive items in a running state for another 3-6 months, how do I prevent horrible things happening to the internals?

Any advice would be appreciated!

cheers

Keith

[actuary]

Had a similar worry about my engine and spoke to Amerspeed about it.

So long as the engine is in a dry place there should be no problem. But turning it over a few times a month by hand also helps, as does the occasional light spray of WD40 (or similar) to prevent moisture build up on the visible parts (e.g. exhaust outlets).

Basically, you should have no worries but I am sure Jeff will be able to give a more definitive answer.

Regards

Tony

[bluesatin]

Could always refill with a marine based inhibiting oil if you are concerned.

[eliot]

I wouldn't get to concerned. I bought my SBC which had been rebuilt but never run and subsequently stored in a shed with missing rocker covers and spark plugs missing with a blanket thrown over it.
Pulled the heads and sump - no corrosion at all (thankfully)

[TuxMan]

Hi Kieth ....no problems send it over to me i will pop it in the can-am and keep it safe until you need it !!!

[V8 Vum]

Hi Tux,

Yer Right!

You couldn't handle it!



Keith

[TuxMan]

yep probably right ......but it would be fun trying !!!