storing fresh block

Do what I am in the process of doing now. I just got done prepping and painting my 400 Ford block. It will also be a while before I am able to assemble it. I took paper towels soaked with motor oil and wiped the decks and cylinders down, sacked it up in two big lawn bags. Now I am clearing a space for it in our spare room. In the house in climate control is the best possible place. If your excuse is "I don't have room" then make room.