Storing Engines / Transmissions

[Bryan P.]

I've seen two stroke fuel turn to varnish / tar when left for a long (very long) time in a lawn mower's tank. I've heard of a gear box's (or it may have been a rear axle's) oil ending up the same way due to a long period of storage after rebuilding. Certainly, rebuilt engines / transmissions are prone to rust during storage, particularly, but not only, in the case of newly machined surfaces. I'd be grateful for Group member's collective wisdom regarding steps that can be taken, materials used (desiccants, lubricants, sealants, WHY?) , etc to protect assembled items during EXTENDED periods of storage. Regards Bryan

[1939mgtb]

How extended? Best, Ray "Much can be achieved with a smile. However, much more can be achieved with a smile and a gun."

----- Original Message ----- From: "Bryan P." purclb@pcug.org.au> To: "Mg-Tabc@Yahoogroups.Com" mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2005 4:58 AM Subject: [mg-tabc] Storing Engines / Transmissions > I've seen two stroke fuel turn to varnish / tar when left for a long (very > long) time in a lawn mower's tank. > I've heard of a gear box's (or it may have been a rear axle's) oil ending > up > the same way due to a long period of storage after rebuilding. > Certainly, rebuilt engines / transmissions are prone to rust during > storage, > particularly, but not only, in the case of newly machined surfaces. > I'd be grateful for Group member's collective wisdom regarding steps that > can be taken, materials used (desiccants, lubricants, sealants, WHY?) , > etc > to protect assembled items during EXTENDED periods of storage. > Regards > Bryan > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >