One thing to remember is to loosen the rockers arms to close the valves and provide some relaxation to the springs.

 

I think the best way to prevent stored engines from going bad is get them off the floor.

I've constructed a simple "cradle" out of scrap 2 x 6 lumber, two 24" long parallel boards standing upright 9" apart. The oil pan rail rests on the upright boards.

A good idea to remove the spark plugs and squirt some oil in the cylinders too..

 

I have mine on a stand with oil in the cylinders and a large garbage bag covering it.

 

You know, I never thought of that. Thanks man!

 

I have an extra 200ci sinking in the mud behind my garage. It will give the geologists of the future something to get excited about. ::

 

I fill them with oil. It goes in the valve covers and down the carb. Also in the spark plug holes. Seems to work. I had a 66 289 that had been rebuilt, low miles that sat for 18 years. I drained the oil, put in fresh and fired it up. I was supprised. It was on a stand and has been filled back up and stashed away again. ::

 

Being so close to CA i'de suggest packing it in greese and buring it in the back yard.

 

Summit has great stands with wheels for storing engines.

I keep mine inside covered with a plastic bag.

 

Plug up any holes for fear of rodents filling up intakes with nuts or kids dropping nuts and bolts.