I'm late to this thread, but with many years of experience as a mechanic and engine builder, I can say that what WD40 does is displace moisture. So, short term, it can help prevent corrosion. For long term storage, it won't provide any substantial protection. Paul On Aug 15, 2007, at 1:08 AM, keith_w wrote:
> Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >> On Aug 14, 2007, at 9:26 AM, keith_w wrote: >> >>> Steel or aluminum? >> >> Cylinders were steel or austenitic cast iron. >> >>> Inside or outside? >> >> Not my department. >> >>> How long stored (left without attention)? >> >> Over a winter or two. >> >>> I'm unable to explain that phenomenon, Godfrey. >> >> I'm not trying to. I'm reporting it. >> >>> We may even get rid of some pre-conceptions here! <g> >> >> I have many years of using WD-40 and other lubricants in practical >> use as a mechanic, no pre-conceptions, and very little energy to >> debate about it. I'm reporting what I found in using it over about a >> 30 year period. If others' experiences differ, well, that's fine but >> it does not negate my observations. >> >> G >> > > Enjoy... > > keith > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
