Engine Long Term Storage Options

[Bigdamdork]

Hey everyone. I have what I hope is an easy question. I am planning on pulling my motor out either this weekend or the next and am planning on it being out for at least a year as I'm stripping most of the major components out to start working on the longs.

The guy I bought it from owns a German Auto garage so he went through the motor and it runs great right now. He didn't rebuild the motor but did overhaul the FI system from top to bottom. Also new plugs, wires, coil, oil, etc.

Basically, I want to make sure when I go to put it back in it will hopefully run in the same way it does now. I'll be storing it in my garage under a tarp in the corner so it won't be exposed to the elements or anything. I had someone mention fogging oil at some point in the past and was wondering it that is a good idea?

Just looking for any suggestions on what I should do. I figure I'll replace the clutch while it's out as well but that can be in the future.

Thanks for any advice you can offer.

[rfinegan]

May not be mentioned, rotate the engine over a few times every now and again. It keeps things lubed and keeps the valve springs from taking a set( sure lots of debate on this one) but I have seen my springs being shorter on take down. Up to you to decide ....

"Remove/loosen rocker arms to relieve tension on valve springs.” see above