Oil Pan Storage

[mkmskm]

I have an oil pan that was part an engine I was putting together which I had sandblasted and then painted the outside. The pan was in OK shape but had some pits from rust in the sub pan. At a swap meet I found a much nicer pan that I used on the engine so I have the spare pan with bare metal that I know is going to rust soon. What should I treat this with to store it? I thought about a coat of oil but I figured that wouldn't last and would just attract dirt.

 

[eagle]

Use LPS rust inhibitor. There are several different kinds of LPS, make sure you get the rust inhibitor. It will keep the metal perfect for years, even in a damp environment.

 

[Tin Lizard]

There's probably something a bit more refined than this, but I've used wheel bearing grease to protect bare metal I did not intend to paint. May be good for the inside of your pan.

Good luck!

 

[Jim Brierley]

Check your dipper tray for rusted-through pits by holding it up to sunlight.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Grease works for me. Don't wrap it in paper, or the mice will thank you. A plastic bag will keep it clean.