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[Mosquito1177]

I’m still new in the game. Maybe you can help with this. I have a 1990 mustang gt engine transmission and 8.8 rearend in my garage. I live in New Jersey It’s not going to be used for a while should I put oil in the engine so I can rotate it from time to time so it won’t lock up also what about the transmission and rear should I lube them too so it won’t rust inside please let me know what you think thanks

[narly1]

Lots of variables, so you're going to get a lot of opinions but....

Provided the engine ran good and had a fresh oil change before being pulled I say it can't hurt from time to time to put a sparing amount of oil down each plug hole, and then with the plugs out wind it over a few revolutions with a breaker bar or long ratchet.

Again provided they were both working fine when pulled I'd leave the transmission and diff alone until near install time. When you get close to using the transmission it wouldn't hurt to have your local guy inspect it and install a new filter/pan gasket. For both the trans and diff I'd add all new fluids at installation.

To me the most important thing is to keep everything clean and dry. Block off all openings to keep dust, dirt and other crap out until you're ready to use the parts.

Earl

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Try this mist into the spark plug holes.

STA-BIL (22001) Fogging Oil - Stops Corrosion In Stored ...

[mrmustang]

I’m still new in the game. Maybe you can help with this. I have a 1990 mustang gt engine transmission and 8.8 rearend in my garage. I live in New Jersey It’s not going to be used for a while should I put oil in the engine so I can rotate it from time to time so it won’t lock up also what about the transmission and rear should I lube them too so it won’t rust inside please let me know what you think thanks

Let's start by getting a little more clarification.

Are you saying there is currently no oil in the oil pan?
Same with the transmission?

Are they both still attached to one another?

Bill S

[rich grsc]

If it was a running engine, and never sat out in the rain, just leave it along. The oil coating the internals stays there, it can't go anywhere.

[klawrence]

As others have said, turning it over is a good idea . If there is oil in the pan, an occasional spin of the oil pump would help before turning it over. You will need the oil pump drive adapter that goes into a hand drill.

[toadster]

I did this last night on my crate motor, it's been sitting for a bit - sprayed the STA-BIL (22001) Fogging Oil (https://amzn.to/3OXASIm) into each cylinder and rotated the engine 10-12 times

also checked my plug gaps while I had them out

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[rich grsc]

As others have said, turning it over is a good idea . If there is oil in the pan, an occasional spin of the oil pump would help before turning it over. You will need the oil pump drive adapter that goes into a hand drill.
No, not really. Spinning the oil pump doesn't improve anything. The bearing are full of oil, and it doesn't run out, so you aren't doing anything, nothing on the crank is going to corrode as it's covered on oil. I've torn down equipment engines that sat for years, and there was no internal corrosion

[rthomas98]

The advice of Rich is correct. Really no need to rotate the engine as long as it is sealed. Just make sure you prime it before you do first start. But no one has really mentioned the axle. That I highly recommend putting some gear oil in and rotating it. Moisture over time does get in there via the vent tube from sitting and only half the gear sits in the oil. If you are sitting for a couple of weeks no issue first time it heats up it will burn off and exit via the vent tube. But for much longer the part of the gear not in oil will begin to get some corrosion. Also on a side note if that 8.8 has the drum brakes on it I would remove them as well now. Those tend to seize from sitting, easier now then cussing them out later.

[rich grsc]

Again, no. Go cover a steel plate with gear oil, set it in your shop and see if it rusts. You think that oil just evaporates?

[klawrence]

No, not really. Spinning the oil pump doesn't improve anything. The bearing are full of oil, and it doesn't run out, so you aren't doing anything, nothing on the crank is going to corrode as it's covered on oil. I've torn down equipment engines that sat for years, and there was no internal corrosion

Sure it does..also pumps oil to valve train. Any attention brought to the engine , either fogging, rotating , spinning the oil pump will not hurt. I too have seen engines sit for years that are fine, have also seen some that are not...why take the chance if someone is willing to put some time toward ensuring the engine will be OK.

And for the rear, gear oil does not last forever as condensation will have an effect over time. If there is gear oil there, it would not hurt to rotate occasionally.

[Mosquito1177]

Yes

[Mosquito1177]

Thanks I appreciate it about the rear.

[Mosquito1177]

Thanks everyone for your feed back I’m going to take all your advice