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bottom end storage?

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got a spare bottom end I'm keeping for the "just in case sumthin goes wrong".
What should I do to it and where should i store it?
I removed the oil already and cleaned some outside parts with wd 40.
I'm concerned about the bearings, don't want them to rust/seize.
Should I poor a whole bunch of wd/40 and seal it in abig ziploc bag?
(It's for long time storage)
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I have a second bottom me too... I always think about that.... but never asked the question... so I hope I will find interesting advices/answer here;)
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I would say oil everything good, and vacume seal it if you can. Ya know, like a new chain comes in its package. idk?
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WD40 is mostly solvent so don't use that. Can use 2T oil or even motor oil, or even GREASE on the bearings. Make sure everything steel is coated in something, wrap in paper, then plastic, the put in cardboard box.
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Post by ebeck »

Most of the concern is with main bearing seals drying up. I'd say fill the case to the top with high mileage ATF fluid and store it. It conditions seals. At least on one side. Note sure how you seal or use fluid on the crank side.
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Post by hockeyboysomers »

What about one of those vacuum storage bags that are sold on TV. I know you can get them at stores like Kmart. Oil the bottom end up, and seal in the vacuum bag.
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ebeck wrote:Most of the concern is with main bearing seals drying up. I'd say fill the case to the top with high mileage ATF fluid and store it. It conditions seals. At least on one side. Note sure how you seal or use fluid on the crank side.
I agree with ebeck, but I wouldn't fill it to the top, just to the top of the bearings, and coat the rest with grease if you're worried about it. Drop it in a garbage bag and put it in a cardboard box to protect the bag.
You don't need to do anything fancy. Keep the metal in contact with at least a thin coating of oil, and protect it from moisture.
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Post by scheckaet »

thx, I'll put fresh oil and might try cosmoline on the rest, looks like good stuff.
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Post by Gary H »

I've been using CRC 336 for industrial gas meter parts for years. It wont hurt things like O rings so it should be ok for the seals.
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