[Fot] Storing engine blocks

[tr4.tony at virgin.net]

Hi

Bear in mind that concrete is porous and sweats in humid conditions, wood tends to absorb moisture.

My advice for storing metal bits mechanical and pieces is to coat in light oil (spray duck oil etc.), wrap in cling film and store so that air can circulate around ..... Works for me in steel containers, so should work anywhere. Avoid a garage where your other half has a tumble drier - these are the work of the devil. I'd rather wear wet pants .... 

Regards tony 
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-----Original Message-----
From: Jerry Barr <jerrybarr at charter.net>
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Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:22:10 
To: Brad Kahler<brad.kahler at 141.com>
Cc: Friends of Triumph<fot at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Fot] Storing engine blocks

A more festive way to store them would be to paint them bright colors and hang
them from the ceiling. Okay that may not be an option but I would store them
off the ground on a rack to help keep them dry.
On Dec 24, 2010, at 9:14 AM, Brad Kahler wrote:

> Amici,
>
> We have a bunch of spare engine blocks laying around the shop and I'm
> wondering what is the best way to store them.  I normally set them on
> a block of wood but I'm wondering if setting them on concrete might
> not be better.
>
> Any other suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Brad
> (Susan's crew chief)
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