How to store engine
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How to store engine
I'm getting ready to pull the 327 out of my 1981 C3 with the Super T10 attached. Plan is to pull the transmission off and have it sent away while ordering my blueprint 383. My question is, when the 327 comes out and I remove the transmission, how do I store this 327 while I put it up for sale? I don't want to buy an engine stand for it and I assume the oil pan can't take the whole weight of the motor, how the hell do I set this thing down?
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Get a tire off it's rim. Lay the engine on the tire with the sump of the pan inside the tire. Or look on something like craig's list. Lots of guys buy these things, use them once then sell them. I got a lift and a stand for $75.
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Just build a Rectangle out of 2x8s or 2x10s depending on how deep the pans is. Make it so the Pan Bolts lay on the Wood. !0 minutes start to finish. If You really want to get fancy add Casters to it.
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Tire ... get a free wore out race tar from local track ... and who knows ... the "Hoosier" logo might even help sell your piece.
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You can get a rolling cart for $50 that uses the motor mount bolts and the bellhousing attach points. Easy to move, easy to cover.
AS far as the rest of the storage, I'd tape all the openings, spray the cylinders with something other than WD-40 and leave the spark plugs in it. If you really want to go over the edge, they make a spark plug size dessicant to use in place of spark plugs. But that really depends on how long (and where) you plan to store it.
AS far as the rest of the storage, I'd tape all the openings, spray the cylinders with something other than WD-40 and leave the spark plugs in it. If you really want to go over the edge, they make a spark plug size dessicant to use in place of spark plugs. But that really depends on how long (and where) you plan to store it.
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$15 at Harbor Freight will get a furniture dolly. Add a short 4x4 for the front of the sump and the engine will sit level and be movable. If you'll throw some old towels on it before you put the engine down, you'll still have a clean furniture dolly for miscellaneous uses in the future...like holding the Blueprint while it waits for its new home.
Or check Craiglist, there are engine stands on there all the time cheap.
Or check Craiglist, there are engine stands on there all the time cheap.
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go a bit further. 4x4 for front of oil pan. cut a couple of 2x4 to stand up between dolly and both sides of flange that starter mounts on. more stable that way. then tell buyer 25 bucks extra he can roll engine into truck dolly and all...
Last edited by derekderek; Jul 19, 2019 at 07:59 AM.
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I put the engine on my engine stand and fogged the cylinders (with oil) and re-installed the spark plugs. I also taped over the hole for the Distributor, the water lines and covered the intake and exhaust ports. The entire engine assembly is in a large storage bag secured to keep the critters out. Then find a good place to put it where it won't be in the way! A nice container of desiccant might be a good idea if you have any serious humidity like we do in Virginia.
Drain the block of the motor oil so it won't turn acid and destroy the bearings.
A stand like the one that Kacyc3 shows above would be preferable over an engine stand. Engine stands have been known to fall over and that would be ugly. Especially the cheapo stands... not a good place to save money.
Those 327 engines were some of the best engines that Chevrolet ever made, they rev so nicely and can take a real punishing. How did it do in the 1981 C3? I have driven a 1968 that had the 327 and a four speed and that is a nice little motor. Fortunately my 1968 C3 was equipped with it's big brother the 427.
Good Luck
Drain the block of the motor oil so it won't turn acid and destroy the bearings.
A stand like the one that Kacyc3 shows above would be preferable over an engine stand. Engine stands have been known to fall over and that would be ugly. Especially the cheapo stands... not a good place to save money.
Those 327 engines were some of the best engines that Chevrolet ever made, they rev so nicely and can take a real punishing. How did it do in the 1981 C3? I have driven a 1968 that had the 327 and a four speed and that is a nice little motor. Fortunately my 1968 C3 was equipped with it's big brother the 427.
Good Luck
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This is the best way to store the 327.
You can simply roll it when you need to and it's always out of your way.
Just add the price of the cradle into the price of the 327 and let the new owner have it.
He will appreciate it.
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I'm getting ready to pull the 327 out of my 1981 C3 with the Super T10 attached. Plan is to pull the transmission off and have it sent away while ordering my blueprint 383. My question is, when the 327 comes out and I remove the transmission, how do I store this 327 while I put it up for sale? I don't want to buy an engine stand for it and I assume the oil pan can't take the whole weight of the motor, how the hell do I set this thing down?
Let us know when you are order that 383!
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Those 327 engines were some of the best engines that Chevrolet ever made, they rev so nicely and can take a real punishing. How did it do in the 1981 C3? I have driven a 1968 that had the 327 and a four speed and that is a nice little motor. Fortunately my 1968 C3 was equipped with it's big brother the 427.
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by [b]ctmccloskey
Those 327 engines were some of t
][/QUOTE] Souds like me he got burned what did he stiart out w/
Gm 33/ crate Isky 270 dp holley 650 he should have no problem wirh an honest 350+4--ho obs tq
4
?????late night figure the tq# out
just do it
hate to say ot but guys send me your heads and int!!!!!
Last edited by cv67; Jul 20, 2019 at 01:38 AM.
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before writing 327 off i would pull valve covers, crank engine watching to see if all 16 open and close roughly the same amount with no plugs. do a compression test, check cam timing by watching 1 or 6 rockers as pointer passes tdc. buy a timing tape for the balancer size he has. find out if what you have is repairable before spending 3 or 4 k and 3 or 4 weeks. or at least have issue figured out before replacing the engine.
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Hey Tehjrow. We saw your post here and wanted to thank you for your interest in BluePrint's 383. For a more permanent solution to storing your old 327 than an old tire, the new BP 383's engine crate has a base that will store an engine. I have three of them in my garage from the engines I have bought myself. I kept them to store my old engines until I could sell them, and on engines I am building myself.
Let us know when you are order that 383!
Scott Liggett
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Let us know when you are order that 383!
Scott Liggett
Product Specialist
BluePrint Engines
800-483-4263
info@blueprintengines
www.blueprintengines.com
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Hi Scott, thanks for the info! I'm definitely going to be calling before I order, I have a ton of questions. I've heard I need to special order since it's going into a C3 vette (different water pump?), looking at this one https://www.summitracing.com/parts/m...tc1d/overview/
Scott Liggett
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Last edited by Scott Liggett; Jul 29, 2019 at 09:49 AM.
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Get some Moto-Feet and a Dart engine bag......fog the cylinders.....spray bunch of WD-40 and fog the bag......wrap the engine with the Dart bag and install the moto-feet.......zip tie the Dart bag air tight and it is good til the sea levels rise......
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Pal showed me this ... he uses 'em for trash cleanout of his rental apts. RIP Godwin.
Local small city name brand Dairy ... they do Not have their own Blow-Mold plastic jug equipment ... new empty jugs delivered in bulk in Large thick clear Bags.
For $10 dairy sells a bag Stuffed with about 20 bags ... Bags more than large enough to cover motor on stand with opening just about floor-level.
Pal showed me this ... he uses 'em for trash cleanout of his rental apts. RIP Godwin.
Local small city name brand Dairy ... they do Not have their own Blow-Mold plastic jug equipment ... new empty jugs delivered in bulk in Large thick clear Bags.
For $10 dairy sells a bag Stuffed with about 20 bags ... Bags more than large enough to cover motor on stand with opening just about floor-level.