Whats the best way to "mothball" car parts??

[yellaopelgt]

I have always wondered what the best possible way to store engine parts that are fresh off the motor and you KNOW are good is. My first thought would be to oil profusely... and then drain and wrap in a thick plastic. The plastic thing always makes you wonder about condensation but cloth just wont keep it as clean.(and cause a fire) I know this might be a bit tedious or anal but most Opelers ARE packrats so I'd think we'd like to keep our "junk" in as good condition as possible. This doesnt have to pertain to engine parts either, it could go into chrome, electrical,glass, ect. I got rid of alot of Opel parts a while back that were all cluttered in a small attic crawlspace that were "cooked" because it was stuff on top of stuff that was scattered.
Now that the old stuff is gone.... and I have a new mess to create.....I'm thinking plastic bins...on shelves with labels to make life alot easier.
Whats the best way to store an engine block or head? A transmission? A carb?

[BQS4]

Originally Posted by yellaopelgt I have always wondered what the best possible way to store engine parts that are fresh off the motor and you KNOW are good is. My first thought would be to oil profusely... and then drain and wrap in a thick plastic. The plastic thing always makes you wonder about condensation but cloth just wont keep it as clean. I know this might be a bit tedious or anal but most Opelers ARE packrats so I'd think we'd like to keep our "junk" in as good condition as possible. This doesnt have to pertain to engine parts either, it could go into chrome, electrical,glass, ect. I got rid of alot of Opel parts a while back that were all cluttered in a small attic crawlspace that were "cooked" because it was stuff on top of stuff that was scattered. Now that the old stuff is gone.... and I have a new mess to create.....I'm thinking plastic bins...on shelves with labels to make life alot easier. Whats the best way to store an engine block or head? A transmission? A carb?

Joe;
you hit the nail on the head, but, make sure, especially with the stuff in plastic, that they get stored in the darkest, coolest part of your dungeon, errr, I mean garage/storage area.....LOL

[jeff denton]

LPS III. You spray it on, out of an aerosol can. It forms an oily/waxy skin
and protects parts from moisture damage. Cleans up with solvent.
All the LPS products are pretty good, in my experience.

[BobCGT]

Originally Posted by jeff denton LPS III. You spray it on, out of an aerosol can. It forms an oily/waxy skin and protects parts from moisture damage. Cleans up with solvent. All the LPS products are pretty good, in my experience.

We use the LPS products at GM Powertrain,LPS 3 is a heavy duty rust inhibitor,LPS 2 is an industral strength lubricant and LPS 1 is a greaseless lubricant.All good products.

[namba209]

A little more info on LPS for you. LPS III is the recommended product in the private aircraft industry to prevent corrosion inside aircraft wings and tail surfaces. After they are chemically treated for corrosion removal, LPS III is sprayed inside in copious amounts and then rotated around all three axis and left to drain excess out. Approved method by the FAA.

[2 Fast 4 U]

Oil, like you use in the diff and the type of paper what is used to wrap up ball bearings, and if you want to mothball an engine, plug all holes after filling with motor oil even the cylinders