I made my own mixture of kerosene and motor oil, then put it in a cheap or used
spray bottle. Although I visit these parts somewhat regularly, the coating
seems to stay in place for an unexpectedly long time. This mixture works for
lots of other tool lubrication tasks as well. I even spray my handsaws with it.
I store my cranks standing on end, on a somewhat greasy metal-topped table, and
cams lie down on a shelf lined with old carpet. That holds the oil residue
nicely.
"Kai M. Radicke" wrote:
> 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!
>
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> Kai M. Radicke -- kai@radiohead.net
> 1974 Triumph TR-6S (as in supercharged!)
> 1966 MGB-RB (as in rusty basketcase!)
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