i will be getting my motor out of the shop soon and i will not be ready to drop it in yet and i want to know how long can i wait to drop it in before it is bad or if it will be fine as long as it is all sealed up...

 

I would have it sealed in plastic and in a place where no moisture can get to it.

 

As long as the shop used a good amount of assembly lube and you keep the motor bagged and inside you will be fine. I had a motor sit for two years with no issues