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Tyler S

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Long term parts storage
« on: February 10, 2016, 02:03:05 »
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.
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Re: Long term parts storage
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2016, 02:51:42 »
How about keeping it in a dry, heated place (like in the house) rather than in a garage or similar place?
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Re: Long term parts storage
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2016, 09:25:39 »
Zip loc bag it. evacuate as much air as possible.
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Re: Long term parts storage
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2016, 16:25:18 »
Pinder, you just gave me an idea. Going to borrow my wifes "foodsaver" machine. That oughta do it.
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Re: Long term parts storage
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2016, 05:13:02 »
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.
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Re: Long term parts storage
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2016, 16:27:03 »
Both great ideas. Ill try the straw idea next time.
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Re: Long term parts storage
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2016, 21:44:11 »
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. 
 
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Re: Long term parts storage
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2016, 20:34:37 »
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).
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Re: Long term parts storage
« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2016, 01:48:05 »
I usually put some desiccant in the bag to protect parts from moisture.  Available from Unline.com 
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