bottom end storage?
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bottom end storage?
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)
Thx
wilf
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)
Thx
wilf
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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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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.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.
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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thx, I'll put fresh oil and might try cosmoline on the rest, looks like good stuff.
Thanks again
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