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Stay away rust!?

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  • Start date Start date Aug 8, 2004
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hardflip

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Ok when taking apart your engine how do you prevent things from rusting and what do you do if things start to rust like the parts on the head or even the cylinder walls?
 

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Coat everything in oil or WD-40, wrap them in plastic bags in a dry area, keep away from natures elemtents.
 
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is there anything you can do if rust gets on it? Or is it just over?
 
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you can get the rust off w/ steel wool or lightly sanding w/ sandpaper
 
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