Like I said saying these measurements right is not one of my STRONG points.

Just got the call from the machine shop and my engine is ready to be picked up so I will go over to Yakima on Monday and get the block. I have a buddies Jeep in my garage right now that I am working on so I will have to divide my time between the two. Plus I got to get my wifes Jeep ready to be flat towed behind our motorhome for our trip in July. And I also have to work on our CJ5 for the annual PNW4WDA Trail Jamboree that we go to every year the second week in July. So I have a ton of work to try and get done this week.

 

Don't let that block sit exposed for long. It will rust up FAST.

 

HeyYou,
Yep I have a storage bag for it. Did I read somewhere that I could spray it down with WD-40? Any other ways to help keep it from rusting until I can get it all back together?

 

I would use something a bit thicker. WD 40 will work for a bit, but, I have found that gear oil lasts longer. (unfortunately, it also smells MUCH worse....) I just pour some on, and smear it around with my hand. (skin doesn't absorb quite so much as a rag would.....)

 

+1 on something other than WD 40. gear oil or even a 50wt motor oil. Maint thing is to keep moisture off the newly ploished surfaces as they will rust up very quickly. Also, you will only need to wipe off excess to put it all together (don't put one together dry...)

Another option would be someting like:

 

Got it-No on WD40 Yes on gear oil or 50 weight oil. I do have some assembly lube also for when it comes time to put it all together. I just want to make sure the darn thing doesn't rust until I get a chance to get it all assembiled.

 

So I got the engine home yesterday and mounted it onto my new engine stand. It is the crank type stand so I don't have to roll the engine over like before. Much nicer to work on and a lot easier.









HeyYou,
Used some 90wt oil I had laying around a covered the cylinders and all bare metal.





In the storage bag waiting for me to have time to work on it.



My question now is: Do I wait until I get back home in Aug to put the engine back together or Do I start on it now and get as far as I can before I leave on vacation for 6 weeks? The rods, pistons, crank, lifters and parts taken off engine are not covered. They are all just sitting on my work bench or in little tubs for storage.

 

If you can get to a good stopping point on the re-assembly then I say go for it... It'll also give you a heads up in case something doesn't go together quite right...

 

I always used gun oil for protecting fresh metal parts. It's light and easy to apply. If it can protect our Nation's firearms...it can protect engine components. LOL.

I would say jump in and start building. At least get the main bearings in, crank seated and tolerances checked. Get the mains torqued and make sure everything still spins smooth. If not, this way, you can get the block dropped back off to have any wrongs corrected.

If you still have time after that, start installing your pistons. It'd be nice to have your short block completed before you leave. I know that would make me happy if I knew I was going to be gone for a while.

 

Yeah, the more critical surfaces you can get protected by being installed, the better. Six weeks is a long time for those parts to be sitting out. You will have serious corrosion issues if you wait.