[Shop-talk] Long term storage of a transmission

[Steven Trovato]

I was told by a transmission rebuilder that the best thing to do is 
to overfill it.  Fill it with as much lube as you can.  Then put a 
big tag on it so you or the next guy knows to deal with it 
later.  Can't think of much better protection than being submerged in oil.

-Steven Trovato
strovato at optonline.net

At 04:00 PM 10/11/2013, Robert nogueira 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