Picked up a low mileage 22R recently that I was going to put in the Trekker in case it failed emissions but it passed so now I am looking for advice on storing an engine for the long term.
engine is currently mounted on an engine stand and covered.

I have heard things like filling the cylinders with oil..dunno about that one.

Don't want the thing to seize if it sits for awhile.

Options? Opinions?

 

If it were in a running truck I would suggest fogging it ith tranny fluid, but I'm assuming its not in a position to be run. We do that every winter to my friends boat to keep it from seizing. Look it up on google for the exact procedure. Otherwise, I might spray some wd-40 into the intake and cylinders every once in a while just to try to ward of any corrosion.

 

One sure thing is to keep it away from ANY humidity. Especially if it's nice and clean. Not as important if its greasy... I would do what 250k Yota said though, use WD-40. The "WD" stands for Water Displacement. Will prevent rust for a fact. Turn the crankshaft a little bit every once in a while (not enough for a full stroke, just to make sure the pistons haven't seized).

 

But WD40 is a solvent and not a true lubricant. I would recommend some type of light oil lubricant to put in the cylinders and Stabil in carb if equipped. Just rotate it occassionally and you would probably be fine.

 

i have had great resaults with CLP breakfree. you can get it at most sporting good stores in the gun cleaner area, but any protectant/lubricant will work. pull the plugs and spray some in the cylinders. pull the exhaust manifold and spray some in the valve area. spray some in the carb/intake manifold making sure it runs to the valves. throw a mosture absorbing puck on the top of the intake manifold and wrap with a trash bag as air tight as possible. turn the motor over once a month to make sure it stays free... it will sit happy for a LONG time....

 

What I would do is every couple months or so squirt a little light oil or maybe Seafoam in to the cylinders through the spark plug holes; just enough to get all the way around the rings, probably only a couple teaspoons worth, and crank it around a few times. That should coat everything inside the cylinders and keep things from seizing up. Maybe even take the valve cover off and get some oil on the cams too. I wouldn't use WD-40 either as it does contain solvents and can actually damage the rings/cylinders.

 

like WD-40, seafoam is a cleaner and not a true lubicant. it will evaporate eventually. light oil (3n1 type) would be good but would foul in about a month and would require cleaning and replacment. a type of heavy lubricant/protectant is necessary for long term storage.. but seafoam and light oil is good stuff for a couple weeks.

 

I do not know if it is still available but STP with teflon is the best thing I have seen used for engines that are going to be stored for a very long time. A friend of mine has a number of 1950's Olds, Buick and Ford flat head motors he has stored for later use in street rods. He uses an electric drill with a small pump to feed the STP into the engine. He pulled an Olds motor out of storage last year (after 20 years of storage), drained it, put oil in it after installing the motor in a 1949 Merc anf fired it up. No problems and he drove it all last year. I believe a company called B&G makes a similar product.

 

Cool guys. Appreciate it..

 

I filled my 3VZs cylinders with Lucas Oil Upper Cylinder Lubricant, and fogged the intake with SeaFoam Spray. Then I capped the TB and the PCV breather hole. Been sittin' like that for a couple years now. Could probably sit like that for a couple more...