Corrosion issues with short-term engine storage?

[RV10Rob]

Reading VAF threads has me paranoid about corrosion in the engine. Last weekend, I turned the crank on my new, preserved Aero Sport IO-540 engine to test the phasing of the EI, thus scraping the preservative oil off the cylinder walls. I won't be starting my engine for another 2-3 months, so do I need to do anything in the mean time? How about the fogging oil used for boats? I did put the dessicant plugs back in.

Thanks...

-Rob

[JonJay]

Originally Posted by RV10Rob

Reading VAF threads has me paranoid about corrosion in the engine. Last weekend, I turned the crank on my new, preserved Aero Sport IO-540 engine to test the phasing of the EI, thus scraping the preservative oil off the cylinder walls. I won't be starting my engine for another 2-3 months, so do I need to do anything in the mean time? How about the fogging oil used for boats? I did put the dessicant plugs back in.

Thanks...

-Rob

It is very common to get to this stage and have a few months to go. You might call Bart or Sue and verify, but I recall him telling me that there was no issue in storing it in that condition for a few months. I did exactly that and had no problems.

[Ron Lee]

Even if not needed now, consider an engine drier system.

[cjensen]

Did mine the same way (4 months), no issues.

[C-GRVT]

I asked AeroSport this very question a few weeks ago in teh context of installing the prop - the answer was no problem, just be sure to remove the dessicant plugs before turning it - and they did not even add the caveat of "OK for a few months".
And without the ignition or fuel system installed yet, no worries about an inadvertent start.
Bill Brooks
Ottawa Canada
RV-6A finishing kit

[RV10Rob]

Thanks, guys... that's what I was hoping to hear. And, yes, I wish I had done this earlier, since turning the prop dumped a bunch of oil all over my air filter and FAB.

-Rob