Storing a Top Loader?
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Topic: Storing a Top Loader?
Posted By: peter.jenerette
Subject: Storing a Top Loader?
Date Posted: 18-November-2024 at 3:29AM
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Hey Guys, Looks like I'm going to have to put all my 4 speed conversion parts into a longer term storage, before I do, does anyone have any recommendations on how best to store the top loader? I know sitting, even in closed weather proof storage, that condensation will build in the case, so, I would like to prevent this somehow. Open it up, Fog everything? Over fill it? other ideas? Thanks! ------------- Pete Jenerette 1972 Gran Torino (H-Code - 4R70W) 2022 F250 XLT 7.3 2003 Thunderbird |
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Posted By: Booyah45828
Date Posted: 18-November-2024 at 5:50AM
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I did nothing with mine. I figured oil splashed around inside from use would have coated everything to prevent any condensation. When the buyer removed the cover to inspect, it looked no different then when I rebuilt it 8 years prior. If you're worried about it, I'd seal it with one of those vacuum storage bags people use for pillows and bed comforters and such. Sealed tight and it shouldn't have any issues. https://www.harborfreight.com/reusable-vacuum-storage-bags-3-pack-61242.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.harborfreight.com/reusable-vacuum-storage-bags-3-pack-61242.html
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Posted By: peter.jenerette
Date Posted: 20-November-2024 at 12:25AM
Was yours stored in a climate controlled location for those 8 years? This one has never been run since rebuilding it, and when I opened it up when first acquired there was light rust forming on some of the gears. (I don't know how long it was sitting, or the conditions). But, it is safe to say that some of the gears and shafts have never been heated from use while being splashed/immersed in oil. I imagine the assembly grease will protect the roller bearings. Just think I will be storing this for a while, and would like to preserve its current state. ------------- Pete Jenerette 1972 Gran Torino (H-Code - 4R70W) 2022 F250 XLT 7.3 2003 Thunderbird |
Booyah45828 wrote:Posted By: Booyah45828
Date Posted: 20-November-2024 at 5:42AM
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No it was in the loft of the shed. No heat or AC out there. It was actually never ran in a vehicle, just driven with a cordless drill and appropriate sized socket on the input shaft for a minute or two. Did this right after rebuild because I wasn't going to use it right away and didn't want anything flash rusting. If you have rust, you'll have to do something regarding that, as no oil or sealing up will prevent that from getting worse. Use your judgement on the rust and how light it actually is, then seal it up with a few moisture absorbers found at your nearest big box hardware store. I've also heard sidewalk chalk will absorb moisture and prevent rust too.
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Posted By: handsofstone
Date Posted: 23-November-2024 at 12:46PM
| Think of how many units sat in junkyards and back yard sheds forever and were fine all these years later. No need to overthink it. |