Storing a spare Engine

[cabreco]

Question for the Venture Gurus

How should I store the parts bike engine?

 

I'm going to build a crate for it & remove the carb bank. How should I store the engine?

with oil in the crackcase?

with the stator attatched?

and so on...

I appreciate the suggestions. It's has 60K on it. It will probably be a rebuild project once I move to Tn.

Right now its just sitting in the frame w/o wiring.

[RedRider]

Pull the plugs and fog the cylinders with a spray oil. Go to your local auto parts store for the brand name. Replace the plugs (original plugs will be fine). Keep something like a wadded up paper towel in the intake tubes to prevent anything from getting in. Store in a dry area.

 

RR

[Flyinfool]

I keep my parts/spare engine in the basement which is temp and humidity controlled so rust/corrosion is not an issue.

As mentioned stuff an oily rag or paper towel into any open ports to keep dust bugs and other junk out. I would leave it assembled as much as possible, less ways for contaminates to get in.

[cabreco]

...I would leave it assembled as much as possible, less ways for contaminates to get in.

 

Should I leave the old oil in the crank?

[Flyinfool]

The old oil can contain contaminates like water and/or acids. I would drain the oil and store it empty.

And like Jeff said, fog the cylinders and coat everything you can with some oil.

[wrenchrob]

Put a clear plexiglass top onit and store it in the living room as a endtable.

[Rosie1965]

Put a clear plexiglass top onit and store it in the living room as a endtable.