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| storing engine parts?? opinions?; cam, crank, ect... | |
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| WKP | Mar 2 2012, 08:01 AM Post #1 |
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its going to be a while before i can start rebuilding my old engine so i was wondering what i should do with everything until i'm ready. it might take a month or two. i was planning on taking everything apart and storing the stuff that would rust like the cam and crank and stuff while i slowly clean the other things. should i throw them in a tub of used oil or is that a bad idea? |
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| sphenicie | Mar 2 2012, 08:29 AM Post #2 |
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There is a product, 'fogging oil', generally for cylinder wall protection during storage of an assembled engine. One spray can would be more than enough for a 3 or 4 cyl. then bag parts up, much less mess, spray is easy to get good coverage, too. |
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| compjake | Mar 2 2012, 09:25 AM Post #3 |
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I say some old oil in a high quality trash bag with the cam or crank inside and wrapped tight. Shouldn't run into any rust this way. Just use enough oil to lightly coat the entire crank\cam |
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| snowfish | Mar 2 2012, 09:27 AM Post #4 |
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Totally submerged, in oil, would be the best bet, IMO.  Second would be oiling & bagging. The fogging oil is a good idea.  Plus it sticks good.  The spray can makes it easy to apply. 
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| bogs | Mar 2 2012, 11:22 AM Post #5 |
Duct tape heals all wounds
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Any of the above suggestions would work. |
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| Tofuball | Mar 2 2012, 11:53 AM Post #6 |
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COSMOLINE. |
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| Old Man | Mar 3 2012, 03:22 AM Post #7 |
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that would keep him busy for a while once he decides to use the parts. 
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| Stiffchezze | Mar 3 2012, 09:03 AM Post #8 |
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I picked up a spare foodsaver vacuum sealer and a ton of bags at a yard sale for CHEAP!  Here is how I am storing my XFI cam until I get around to installing it:  I coated the cam in new oil and tossed a cap full of oil in the bag before I vacuum sealed it. It will be perfect when ever I get around to installing it.
Edited by Stiffchezze, Mar 3 2012, 09:28 AM.
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| Coche Blanco | Mar 3 2012, 09:48 AM Post #9 |
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I sprayed mine with WD-40 and let it sit in my room, but I figure not all of you are as cool as me. |
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| 3tech | Mar 3 2012, 10:01 AM Post #10 |
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I think Clarkdw is. |
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| vr4 | Mar 3 2012, 12:00 PM Post #11 |
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Oil and bag. Best way to store cam and crank Is in the head and block. If not stand them on end. |
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| bogs | Mar 3 2012, 03:05 PM Post #12 |
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Duct tape heals all wounds
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I like it, just make sure you don't loose track of it or accidentally have the wife prepare it in a side dish
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| Cobrajet25 | Mar 4 2012, 04:05 AM Post #13 |
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Hosed my spare XFi cams down with PB Blaster and wrapped them tight in Walmart bags. Seems to work fine. |
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