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Re: What is the best way to store an engine.
Posted by 'SimonS' on 23 Jan 2010 @ 10:55

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With a small engine, the best way to store it is to reduce the humidity to below 15%, use a preservative oil and seal the engine in a vacuum bag. Then keep the engine at a constant temperature.

You can use a small dehumidifier in a 'tent' to get the humidity down, then put the engine in a plastic bag and suck out the air with a vaccuum cleaner. Then put the whole thing inside a cover to prevent UV sunlight getting at it. That should keep it for a century or so.

It's the same principle as storing aircraft in the desert, the low humidity stops things from deteriorating and the lack of an electrolyte reduces dissimilar metals corrosion.

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What is the best way to store an engine. by 'Gaz1970' (23 Jan 2010 @ 9:09)

Re: What is the best way to store an engine. by 'SimonS' << You are here!

Re: What is the best way to store an engine. by 'SimonS' (23 Jan 2010 @ 11:45)

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