Is there any issue storing an engine on it's side on a pallet as I have done?
I removed the 1.3 out of my Sierra today, and this was the best I could come up with. (See below)
It's resting on it's side, on the exhaust manifold.
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| Author: | davemcgrath [ Thu Jun 15, 2017 4:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Putting an engine on a pallet |
Is there any issue storing an engine on it's side on a pallet as I have done? I removed the 1.3 out of my Sierra today, and this was the best I could come up with. (See below) It's resting on it's side, on the exhaust manifold.
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| Author: | Scrawny [ Thu Jun 15, 2017 6:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Putting an engine on a pallet |
It'll be fine. I assume you've drained oil out of it? |
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| Author: | Toomanycars [ Thu Jun 15, 2017 7:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Putting an engine on a pallet |
Yes.. Drain the oil and block any possible entrance so mud wasps etc etc cant get in . Keep it in a dry place and it will be fine. |
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| Author: | davemcgrath [ Fri Jun 16, 2017 6:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Putting an engine on a pallet |
Thanks. Yes, the oil has been drained. And I'll make sure all the openings are taped up. Not sure whether to sell it or hold onto it. I bought a Baleno 1.6 and planning to drop into the Sierra soon. |
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| Author: | bumstein [ Fri Jun 16, 2017 8:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Putting an engine on a pallet |
davemcgrath wrote: And I'll make sure all the openings are taped up. I'm also a fan of popping some rag soaked in diesel in there. I'm a bit bush-happy but I find it helps keep shit out and rust at bay. Stuff it in manifold openings etc and tape over it. I've had motors sitting a long time that way with good results 
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| Author: | davemcgrath [ Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Putting an engine on a pallet |
Since removing the sumps from the 1.3 and 1.6 all the internals are exposed to the elements now (I'm working outside, on gravel, partially undercover now). Should I be attempting to seal fairly off those entrances somehow? I was hoping to sit the blocks flat on cardboard once the sumps were off, but due to various things sticking out bottom they will have to lie on their side. |
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| Author: | Scrawny [ Sat Jul 01, 2017 2:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Putting an engine on a pallet |
Last thing you want is dirt and dust inside there. Do your best to seal and/or cover |
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| Author: | Gwagensteve [ Sat Jul 01, 2017 4:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Putting an engine on a pallet |
Depends on how much you care about the 1.3 I'd put a sump back on the 1.6 whilst you're figuring it out. |
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| Author: | 1DYX [ Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Putting an engine on a pallet |
Cay ya get hold of a roll of shrink wrap? Suspend it or mount on an engine stand, and wrap it up.... |
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| Author: | davemcgrath [ Sun Jul 02, 2017 8:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Putting an engine on a pallet |
@IDYX, thanks, I should have thought of that. Don't got no shrink wrap, but I've replaced the newspaper and packing tape I'd used with glad wrap/plastic wrap/cling film. Should do the job for now. |
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