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Guinness

posted on 6/1/08 at 09:27 AM Reply With Quote
Storing Engine Parts

I have a load of parts from my various blown up ZZR engines / gearboxes that I want to store. Eg gearboxes, crankshafts, cams etc.

What is the best way of storing them? Thinking a coating of engine oil then seal them in a poly bag?

Cheers

Mike






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nitram38

posted on 6/1/08 at 09:52 AM Reply With Quote
The trouble with poly is that it can sweat/condensation etc.
Try grease proof paper once you have oiled up the parts. You can get it from most supermarkets on a roll.

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Dangle_kt

posted on 6/1/08 at 10:22 AM Reply With Quote
fine spray of oil and newspaper always works ok. I put them in a bucket or crate once wrapped to stop water from slippages/leaks etc getting the paper wet.
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BenB

posted on 6/1/08 at 12:09 PM Reply With Quote
IF you get a big plastic box like



you can wrap the bits in paper / greaseproof after coating them in thick oil (engine oil sounds cheap + good) then stick them in the box with some sachets of silica gel to absorb any water in the box. As long as the seal is okay on the top of the box they should keep for ever that way

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Guinness

posted on 6/1/08 at 12:10 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks lads.

Off to raid swimbo's kitchen cupboard for a tupperware box!

Cheers

Mike






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