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In this Discussion
- 46HudsonPU September 2010
- BJ__TN September 2010
- cargray September 2010
- Clutch guy September 2010
- faustmb September 2010
- Hudson308 September 2010
- skipster September 2010
- Steve E September 2010
- tigermoth September 2010
- timbersmith September 2010
- walts garage-53 September 2010
Coating engine parts
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I have a stripped down 308 that I would like to protect from rusting while in storage. Any tips on what I can/ should use to prevent rusting on cylinder bores, crank, etc?
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Give em a good coat of spray on Fisholene(made from sardine oil)it works for me and ive never seen a rusty fish.
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You could also coat everything with grease and then cover with plastic, messy, but it works!
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Interesting comment about the Fisholene. I've heard that fish oil is one of the main ingredients in WD-40. I use ATF on the cylinder bores, as it won't interfere with ring seating later.Workin Stiff
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Hudson308 wrote:
Old wives' tale - No fish oil in WD-40...Interesting comment about the Fisholene. I've heard that fish oil is one of the main ingredients in WD-40. I use ATF on the cylinder bores, as it won't interfere with ring seating later.
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/wd-40.asp
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PB blaster works very well for this. Read the label,spray it on,let it dry and then re-apply. I have been doing this with very good results. When it's time to use whatever you are spraying it on,just clean it off with solvent or brakleen.
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Matt, I've been using the PB Blaster like Clutch Guy said. I do respray every couple of months though. My 300 ford block has been in the garage for 4 years and still looks good. I think a good cleaning and it will be ready to go.
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PB Blaster sounds like a winner, I keep it on hand anyway. I've got quite a few parts to clean and coat that will be stored indefinately...
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I've always used chainsaw bar oil cause it's "stickier" than standard motor oil. Then again, I haven't had to store anything for an extended period of time (years) either.
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faustmb wrote:
Don't fool around, go to an auto store and ask for STA-BIL FOGGING OIL. It stops corrosion in stored engines. It comes in a spray can and is the best I found. Walt.I have a stripped down 308 that I would like to protect from rusting while in storage. Any tips on what I can/ should use to prevent rusting on cylinder bores, crank, etc?
Thanks in advance, -
CRC also makes a wonderful "engine fogging oil"...comes in a spray can
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cargray wrote:CRC also makes a wonderful "engine fogging oil"...comes in a spray can
I looked at that, but it seems like it was intended to "fog" assembled cylinders for short periods of time. I like CRC products but wasn't sure if that was the right one. -
aircraft spruce and specialty sells a corrosion inhibiting product by AVL. it is their "AVL thick". google it. it comes in an aerosol can, which can be sprayed inverted. when dried it has the waxy consistency of cosmoline. great stuff, i've used it for years. since it is waxy..no need to cover with plastic for storage. best if once you start to use a can..plan on using it all, as after several weeks it will no longer spray.
i also see "Goodson, tools and supplies for engine builders" sells 2 pound cans of cosmoline for 24 bucks. regards, tom
