kb274868123

I finally got my cam and i wont be installing it for two weeks and was wondering if there is anything i should do to prevent rust while it sits. It is still in the comp cam box and blue bag with the anti rust liquid on it. The cam that I got before this, the liquid in the bag solidified and stained the lobes of the cam. I would like to prevent this from occuring. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

krissoto

iTrader: (3)

I would put it in a place that that is dry and where the temp does not fluctuate a lot that could create moisture.

raven154

iTrader: (14)

I soaked mine with some WD-40 and wrapped it up in heavy plastic.

kb274868123

is leaving it with the prelube enough? The bag that it came in also has holes in it. Should i put it in an additional bag or will the holes allow it to release any condensationb that may accumulate in the bag.

Squirts11

iTrader: (14)

Just pour oil on it. Should be fine.

LS1-450

iTrader: (33)

Didn't you just say that last time leaving it in the bag led to it staining in a manner that you didn't like? Just take it out, clean it w/ brake cleaner or mineral spirits, dry it off, coat it w/ some type of oil, wrap it in a clean plastic bag & put it in the house somewhere for 2 weeks.

King Nothing

iTrader: (9)

what about for a cam that's not goin in for a year or so? it's in the box from eps and i want to know how to store it properly until it's ready to go in

vettenuts

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It will be fine for two weeks. Just leave it alone and keep it in a warm location that is dry (in the house). If it is coated, leave the coating on there. If you remove it, then you will have problems.

35thredz

iTrader: (5)

If it's gonna be stored for some time,I would store it standing up. I have heard it could cause it to warp if stored on it's side for too long.

Jon@Texas-Speed

iTrader: (18)

It should be fine to leave it in the bag. Most are coated already. Just don't let it get cold while it sits. If you are really concerned about it. Coat it and oil and repackage it. Should be fine from there.

Jon

Pocket

iTrader: (22)

You're thinking of crankshafts

Sales2@Texas-speed

iTrader: (5)

Not necessarily. You should see the guy who spends 8+ hours a day working at Comp Cams straightening camshafts before they ship. Cams bend just like cranks do!

That being said, I wouldn't worry about it, and we store all of our shelf stock with them on their "sides" length-wise and we've never had any issues with it