Coating engine parts

faustmb

I have a stripped down 308 that I would like to protect from rusting while in storage. Any tips on what I can/ should use to prevent rusting on cylinder bores, crank, etc?



Thanks in advance,

Unknown

Give em a good coat of spray on Fisholene(made from sardine oil)it works for me and ive never seen a rusty fish.

Unknown

You could also coat everything with grease and then cover with plastic, messy, but it works!

Clutchguy

PB blaster works very well for this. Read the label,spray it on,let it dry and then re-apply. I have been doing this with very good results. When it's time to use whatever you are spraying it on,just clean it off with solvent or brakleen.

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Matt, I've been using the PB Blaster like Clutch Guy said. I do respray every couple of months though. My 300 ford block has been in the garage for 4 years and still looks good. I think a good cleaning and it will be ready to go.

Bob

faustmb

PB Blaster sounds like a winner, I keep it on hand anyway. I've got quite a few parts to clean and coat that will be stored indefinately...



Thanks guys!

timbersmith

I've always used chainsaw bar oil cause it's "stickier" than standard motor oil. Then again, I haven't had to store anything for an extended period of time (years) either.

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faustmb wrote:

I have a stripped down 308 that I would like to protect from rusting while in storage. Any tips on what I can/ should use to prevent rusting on cylinder bores, crank, etc?



Thanks in advance,

Don't fool around, go to an auto store and ask for STA-BIL FOGGING OIL. It stops corrosion in stored engines. It comes in a spray can and is the best I found. Walt.

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CRC also makes a wonderful "engine fogging oil"...comes in a spray can

faustmb

cargray wrote:

CRC also makes a wonderful "engine fogging oil"...comes in a spray can

I looked at that, but it seems like it was intended to "fog" assembled cylinders for short periods of time. I like CRC products but wasn't sure if that was the right one.

tigermoth

aircraft spruce and specialty sells a corrosion inhibiting product by AVL. it is their "AVL thick". google it. it comes in an aerosol can, which can be sprayed inverted. when dried it has the waxy consistency of cosmoline. great stuff, i've used it for years. since it is waxy..no need to cover with plastic for storage. best if once you start to use a can..plan on using it all, as after several weeks it will no longer spray.

i also see "Goodson, tools and supplies for engine builders" sells 2 pound cans of cosmoline for 24 bucks. regards, tom