06-06-2018, 11:41 AM
Agree with above. Atmospheric moisture is perhaps the biggest thing you can tackle so seal in plastic and consider including an adequate qty of silica gel which will soak up whatever moisture is inside. Don't put in a wooden crate unless thus wrapped first as wood stores and releases moisture. Other than that make sure all surfaces are oiled or greased - new oil, not used. Oh yes and don't put your fingers all over newly machined surfaces, wipe them down with rag and WD40. My dad was building an engine in 1994 when he passed away, it's been stored lightly oiled in a DRY garage under lots of old blankets and still looking good.