I cracked the block on my fresh 350 and want to store pistons, crank, heads, cam etc., without worrying about rust and damage from the weather. I don't have a garage or much room in my shed to put it in and the city says I can't leave an engine sitting behind my house. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/frown.gif I plan to pull out everything and toss the block. Maybe a large tupperware container with a little oil in it?? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
-Dustin

[This message has been edited by Blazin (edited 01-13-99).]

I'm no expert, but I would recommend wrapping each piece in an oil soaked rag(s) and sealing them in plastic bags. Store them in a heated area if possible - how is the bottom of your closet??In an unheated area I would be wary of condensation and rust.

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Thats an idea.. What about putting oil soaked rags over each piece, then putting them in a large tupperware container with a lid. Then put them in my closet so my kids won't mess with them. Think that'll do it?? I'm not exactly an expert on rust and the climate. Any other ideas?? Thanks!

Oil everything down good first. Use a heavy duty plastic bag inside a garbage can (prefer plastic can) with a lid. Carefully place all parts in the bag and close off the bag and put the lid on the garbage can inside your shed. Basically no condensation can form inside that bag if it was dry to start with, sealed up and the parts were oiled. Temperature really shouldn't matter.

Just a thought guys. I think I would stay away from the "oil soaked rags" trick unless you're storing in the proper metal container somewhere outside the house. Tupperware is not a bad idea as long as there's no gasoline or other products that could degrade the plastic. I think as long as your parts are out of the weather, the oil that's already on them is fine. If the parts are clean, wrap them in news paper and store them in the tupperware or a cardboard box. I wouldn't store oil soaked rags or parts in my house, even if my wife would let me. I'd make room in the shed.

[This message has been edited by Glenn Kent (edited 01-17-99).]