Originally Posted by cvcsleeper
If you get an engine out of a vehicle for a while (1-2 months), what do you do to make sure the internals don't seize up or rust?
I was told to fill the engine up to the valve cover with oil. I was told that once the engine was installed, it would smoke for a couple of days because of all the oil but after that it would be fine.
Do you have any other suggestions or is this a good technique?
When storing small block V8's, I've always dumped oil in the carb until it starts smoking A LOT, then kill it. I've pulled the heads after 3+ months of storage and there is ZERO rust. Afterwards, just start it, let the oil burn off (lots of smoke), replace the plugs, and go.
I would imagine that this same method would work on a fuel injected engine, but it would likely involve a funnel and a disconnected vacuum line.