Help with my first engine build (5.9 Magnum)

this a safe practice? I don't mind doing it, however I feel like it would cause flash rusting? Have any of you done this with success?
Yes it’s safe.

It may flash rust if your not drying and giving it a coat of oil in a reasonable amount of time. The crappier the metal, the quicker the flash rust come in. I’ve seen crap metal flash rust before the water stops running. I’ve seen good metal not do anything for an hour+.

Been there done that.