I suggest you finish the engine rebuild, then pickle it. You'll be glad later that you finished the task. It won't be any more enjoyable later.Mark S. On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 8:46 AM, Ernest Christley <echristley@att.net> wrote: On 08/11/2013 08:42 PM, Mark McClure wrote: So after much difficulty to get the pulley bolt off, I have finally torn apart the engine. Some looks usable some doesn't. Next step will be to take it the AutoSkills shop to use the parts washer and really get everything clean. I plan to store the parts for a bit. Plan was to coat everything with oil, wrap them in oil soaked rags, and cover with Saran Wrap. Then put the parts in Rubbermaid bins. Thoughts? Is there a specific oil I should use? Or am I better to finish the overhaul and store it as a complete block? Mark -- Homepage: http://www.flyrotary.com/ Archive and UnSub: http://mail.lancaironline.net:81/lists/flyrotary/List.html Boiled linseed oil. It reacts with oxygen. It does stink, though. -- Homepage: http://www.flyrotary.com/ Archive and UnSub: http://mail.lancaironline.net:81/lists/flyrotary/List.html
On 08/11/2013 08:42 PM, Mark McClure wrote: So after much difficulty to get the pulley bolt off, I have finally torn apart the engine. Some looks usable some doesn't. Next step will be to take it the AutoSkills shop to use the parts washer and really get everything clean. I plan to store the parts for a bit. Plan was to coat everything with oil, wrap them in oil soaked rags, and cover with Saran Wrap. Then put the parts in Rubbermaid bins. Thoughts? Is there a specific oil I should use? Or am I better to finish the overhaul and store it as a complete block? Mark -- Homepage: http://www.flyrotary.com/ Archive and UnSub: http://mail.lancaironline.net:81/lists/flyrotary/List.html Boiled linseed oil. It reacts with oxygen. It does stink, though. -- Homepage: http://www.flyrotary.com/ Archive and UnSub: http://mail.lancaironline.net:81/lists/flyrotary/List.html
So after much difficulty to get the pulley bolt off, I have finally torn apart the engine. Some looks usable some doesn't. Next step will be to take it the AutoSkills shop to use the parts washer and really get everything clean. I plan to store the parts for a bit. Plan was to coat everything with oil, wrap them in oil soaked rags, and cover with Saran Wrap. Then put the parts in Rubbermaid bins. Thoughts? Is there a specific oil I should use? Or am I better to finish the overhaul and store it as a complete block? Mark -- Homepage: http://www.flyrotary.com/ Archive and UnSub: http://mail.lancaironline.net:81/lists/flyrotary/List.html