Put them in zip lock bags.
Steve 52 TD
Larry Hoy wrote:
> Move the part to Denver? Nothing rusts in Denver.
>
> Larry Hoy
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net
> >[mailto:shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Kai M. Radicke
> >Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2000 3:18 PM
> >To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
> >Subject: Storing Parts
> >
> >
> >
> >How would you store, for the long term, parts such as crankshafts and
> >camshafts without having to worry about oxidation setting in or "shelf wear"
> >on the surfaces?
> >
> >I am not thrilled at all with Cosmoline, many Stanpart/BMC/BL parts were
> >coated with this wax like substance, and for storage time not exceeding a
> >couple of years it works fine. However, it seems that storing anything five
> >or more years the stuff doesn't adhere to the surface of the part well,
> >allowing air and moisture to get underneath the Cosmoline skin and
> >accumulate.
> >
> >I have thought about using Desmo (brand) wax tape, but can not locate any in
> >the USA. I've read about it being used to wrap chassis in this tape so they
> >will not rot or allow water in. It is apparently a very sticky waxy tape
> >that is a real pita to install because of it's stickiness. Cons? I bet
> >cleaning it off of the part is a real task.
> >
> >So what are the solutions for long term part storage?
> >
> >Thanks!
> >
> >--
> >Kai M. Radicke -- kai@radiohead.net
> >1974 Triumph TR-6S (as in supercharged!)
> >1966 MGB-RB (as in rusty basketcase!)
> >
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