? storing used parts

[SteelNinja]

Dumb question, but what do you guys do with your used parts? Like I replaced the air pack and hate to throw away the parts yet store them so they can be used later for a rebuild if needed.
I try and keep some extra parts on hand especially if in the future parts could get hard to find...
I do have some small parts- seals etc in ammo cans and argon filled to keep the oxygen out ( more gooder way to make them last) .. So any tips and tricks you know of?

 

[87cr250r]

It isn't oxygen that causes seals to degrade. Different types of rubber have different shelf lives. Buna is 10 years. Viton is typically 25-indefinite. Humidity is the biggest enemy during storage. Proper storage is expensive. You can climate control the space or climate control the packaging. All will require maintenance.

 

[swiss]

I would be happy just being able to collect all the "spare parts" I have for every type of vehicle I have owned for 20 years into one single location that is organized. Oh Well

I think I did spray WD40 on some metal items in one box for some CUCV engine parts.

 

[87cr250r]

If you're storing in closed containers look for VCI paper and oils. Volatile corrosion inhibitors do work well. They do need to be renewed periodically.

 

[SteelNinja]

Thanks