Long term parts storage

[Tyler S]

I just rebuilt a spare fuel pump and re-assembled it using Vaseline, Plugged the ports, and added a few packets of silica to the bag I put it in. Hoping to have a ready to go pump if the time arises. Anyone else have any clever tricks for keeping shelved parts in good shape?
Those silica packets are dirt cheap.

[Cees Klumper]

How about keeping it in a dry, heated place (like in the house) rather than in a garage or similar place?

[Pinder]

Zip loc bag it. evacuate as much air as possible.

[Tyler S]

Pinder, you just gave me an idea. Going to borrow my wifes "foodsaver" machine. That oughta do it.

[wwheeler]

You can also use a straw with the ziplock zipped up very tight to the straw. Then suck the air out with the straw and seal the remaining portion.

[Pinder]

Both great ideas. Ill try the straw idea next time.

[Bonnyboy]

I put a whole swack of tools and supplies in my camper away like that - but I spray the corrosion prone stuff with S100 Anti corrosion spray first that won't damage what I put in the bag, just incase the Ziploc bag un-zipped and air got in. 

Its absolutely amazing how with just a little spray of S100 you can get what seems like whole a mouthful of oil when you suck the air out of the bag with a straw.

I live 3/4 of a mile from the ocean and usually we camp right on the ocean so salt is a pain.

Be careful what you use - I think S100 is safe for almost anything but there are lots of "snake oils" out there that will disintegrate carb parts and your rubber seals if you let them. 
 

[jzearfoss]

Check out Evapo-Rust.  [Evapo-Rust.com]  They make rust remover (external, and for cooling systems), and rust block (for when putting parts in storage).

[Richard S]

I usually put some desiccant in the bag to protect parts from moisture.  Available from Unline.com