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Post by jimblob on Nov 5, 2020 16:51:00 GMT 1
Hi all,
Just wondering what everyone’s thoughts are on storing parts as you strip an engine. I’m storing everything in a dry but obviously cold garage. I’ve just got my clutch basket off. Is it best to just wipe the oil off or clean with petrol (including friction plates?) and dry before placing in plastic storage boxes. I was gonna leave the oil film on everything and wrap in kitchen towel before putting in The boxes.
Small bolts, screws etc I’m Cleaning and drying And wrapping in kitchen towel and putting in zip lock bags.
I don’t want to come back to a rusty damp mess in a few months (Or years) time!!
Cheers
Jimblob
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Post by chrisg on Nov 5, 2020 17:15:35 GMT 1
I would clean them with a brake cleaner type product and then asses (ie does it need replacing) and if ok cover with a film of some clean gearbox oil and put in a plastic container, labelled up.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Nov 5, 2020 17:19:15 GMT 1
Bag up with the oil still on them as they came out
Clean as you are ready to fit
Steve
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Post by jimblob on Nov 5, 2020 17:33:40 GMT 1
Thanks for your responses.
Would you use brake cleaner on all the larger metal parts, clutch baskets, cases, Bolts, gear shafts etc. And is it safe to use on clutch friction plates and near oil seals.
Cheers
Jimblob
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Nov 5, 2020 17:46:50 GMT 1
I've never cleaned engine parts with brake cleaner
Everything inside the engine bottom should just wipe clean
Never near rubber parts
Steve
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Post by dusty350 on Nov 5, 2020 18:05:05 GMT 1
I'm the same as Steve. Straight into a zip lock freezer bag, with the oil still on it. Clean and assess when it's rebuild time  Dusty  |
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Post by Shytalk on Nov 5, 2020 18:15:51 GMT 1
In a bag with Duck Oil or the like sprayed in, even IF you clean them first don't put them in un-oiled after removing everything with brake cleaner it'll rust.
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Post by jimblob on Nov 5, 2020 19:38:58 GMT 1
Thanks guys.
I’m gonna leave the oil on then. Should I wrap in kitchen towel before putting in a ziplock bag. I thought it may help with condensation?
Jimblob
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Post by copper99 on Nov 5, 2020 21:38:46 GMT 1
Id leave any towel out of it Jim, that will hold condensation as your garage naturally warms and cools over the Winter.
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Post by jimblob on Nov 5, 2020 23:57:01 GMT 1
Thanks very much for all your advice. 👍
Jimblob
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Post by cbm on Nov 6, 2020 7:55:54 GMT 1
That's what airing cupboards are for, well that's my opinion anyway. Despite finding everything other than the block of a Chevy V8 in mine when she moved in some 40yrs ago my Wife for some reason still doesn't agree.
I never will understand them 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
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Post by jimblob on Nov 6, 2020 11:09:14 GMT 1
That's what airing cupboards are for, well that's my opinion anyway. Despite finding everything other than the block of a Chevy V8 in mine when she moved in some 40yrs ago my Wife for some reason still doesn't agree. I never will understand them 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ Yeah, towels and sheets don’t rust. They can go in the garage. 😁 |
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Post by chrisg on Nov 6, 2020 14:09:37 GMT 1
In a bag with Duck Oil or the like sprayed in, even IF you clean them first don't put them in un-oiled after removing everything with brake cleaner it'll rust. Spot on, thats why I said to cover with a film of engine oil. I would clean them with a brake cleaner type product and then asses (ie does it need replacing) and if ok cover with a film of some clean gearbox oil and put in a plastic container, labelled up. |
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Post by ahthud on Nov 7, 2020 20:32:38 GMT 1
If the garage/shed has power, put a 200w background heater in to keep the chill off 👍
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