LS3 Crate Engine Preservation ?
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Instructor
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From: East Central Iowa
LS3 Crate Engine Preservation ?
Took delivery of a new LS3 crate engine that will go into a C3 that I am resto-modding - chances are it will not be fired off for a year or so - what do I need to do as far as preservation ?
Safety Car
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From: Houston TX
I'd put it in something and drive it every once and a while. Take it out when you're ready.
Safety Car
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From: Opelika Alabama
rotate it monthly don't let the rings sit in 1 place, iff the motor came in that plastic hard case fill ladies nylon stocking with a couple pounds of rice put it in the box, close it up. change that out every couple months or more if wet out all the time
Intermediate
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From: Indy Indiana
I've done that and also used a dehumidifier packs made by Remington for gun safes. Also, if it's going to sit for a few years, back off the rockers so the valve springs get a break. If your not wanting to rotate the motor, take out the plugs, spray a fogging oil and loosely put the plugs back in, just don't rotate the engine after since you'll wipe the walls clean.
