Parker Lewis
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Hi everyone,
I’m going to be storing my stock 3v engine for a couple years and I did a search on the forum but couldn't find much if anything specific to engine storage so I’m looking for some advice.
Here’s my story – I have a low mile 4.6L from a 2005 mustang GT and I am transplanting it into my new edge mustang sometime in the future, which in all reality will probably be a few years from now. I already have the delete plates and cam phaser lockouts, that’s all I plan to do to the engine. It currently sits on an engine stand and I was going to change the oil, pull the plugs (carefully!) and fog the cylinders, install the phaser lockouts and delete plates, then button everything back up and seal off all hoses and openings to prevent critters from getting inside. Then I figure I can bag it or cover it in a couple bedsheets, etc. and store it in the garage. Then someday whenever I get it in the vehicle I can change the oil again and manually prime it prior to the first start up.
Should I smear any lube or oil on the cams or valve train since I’ll have the valve covers off to do the lockouts? Is there anything with what I wrote above that is way off? Is fogging oil ok for our aluminum engines? I plan to use it since it will help to prevent moisture inside the cylinders.
Thank you to anyone that an offer advice, I appreciate it!
I’m going to be storing my stock 3v engine for a couple years and I did a search on the forum but couldn't find much if anything specific to engine storage so I’m looking for some advice.
Here’s my story – I have a low mile 4.6L from a 2005 mustang GT and I am transplanting it into my new edge mustang sometime in the future, which in all reality will probably be a few years from now. I already have the delete plates and cam phaser lockouts, that’s all I plan to do to the engine. It currently sits on an engine stand and I was going to change the oil, pull the plugs (carefully!) and fog the cylinders, install the phaser lockouts and delete plates, then button everything back up and seal off all hoses and openings to prevent critters from getting inside. Then I figure I can bag it or cover it in a couple bedsheets, etc. and store it in the garage. Then someday whenever I get it in the vehicle I can change the oil again and manually prime it prior to the first start up.
Should I smear any lube or oil on the cams or valve train since I’ll have the valve covers off to do the lockouts? Is there anything with what I wrote above that is way off? Is fogging oil ok for our aluminum engines? I plan to use it since it will help to prevent moisture inside the cylinders.
Thank you to anyone that an offer advice, I appreciate it!
