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Re: [Shop-talk] Long term storage of a transmission

To: Robert nogueira <nogera@me.com>
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Long term storage of a transmission
From: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:32:58 -0400
Cc: Shop-talk <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
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Put it in the attic, not the basement!  (Assuming you have one.)
Condensation is your worst enemy.

Doug


On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 4:00 PM, Robert nogueira <nogera@me.com> wrote:

> I've got a spare transmission (manual) which was recently rebuilt that I
> will
> be hopefully .storing for a long time.  The Manual calls for the use of non
> detergent 30 Weight motor oil
> I'm worried that over time the oil will all settle at the bottom of the
> case
> and the gear teeth might suffer corrosion.
> Any good tips for long term storage of a transmission?
>
> Bob
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