Parts storage?

[lowbuck]

I picked up a complete Gude head package(head/manifold/TB/ecu) for $200.00 yesterday, couldn't pass it up, and would like to make sure it doesn't suffer any damage after sitting on the shelf for 6 months or so. It came with an uninstalled Gorilla cam (has a stock A6 cam in it) that already has some surface corrosion. It's wrapped in newspaper soaking in WD-40 right now in an attempt to salvage it. If it cleans up I plan to coat it in grease and wrap in wax paper. Anybody have any suggestions for the head? It's clean now, with a fresh valve job/new valves &springs. Parts will be stored in a mostly dry basement, it gets a little damp after heavy rain but there is a de-humidifier running all the time. I'm thinking of coating it in oil and throwing it in a plastic bag.. After seeing the rust on the gorilla cam I'm a little paranoid.

[Dweezil]

I'd do just like your thinking, Put it in a garbage bag and put some oil in there to keep it from rusting if your not planning on useing it for a while. Just make sure to clean the hell out of it with carb cleaner, or have it hot tanked before you use it.

[lowbuck]

I figured I'd be safe with what I had planned but the web can sometimes yield some interesting knowledge on seemingly simple problems.

[Dweezil]

I'd also put the bag inside another, thicker bag just in case and if you think it might get hit put it in a box.

[ZackieDarko]

put it in a vacume (sp) selaed bag, can't rust if there is no air!

[Richie_A_19]

1:air doesnt rust, water + air rusts.

2: aluminum doesn't rust. only thing he would have to worry about is the TB and valves.

[transzex]

just say no the WD40.....it evaporates off after collecting dust, leading to rust.

PB Blaster :)

[bigdaddi]

thers some stuff called "iron clad" that sprays on and takes the consistency of heavy grease/waxy film. it works great, i would not use a garbage bag because they are bio-degradable and will break down over time. go to the machine shop and ask for a head or engine bag. if you can find a place that has that paper that they wrap cams/cranks in from the factory it would be good also because it is treated with a rust inhibitor, but the iron clad works great for any bare steel/iron surface.