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Re: [GMCnet] Transmissions drying out due to long inactivity [message #325284 is a reply to message #325266]

Sun, 22 October 2017 12:26

GMC.LES

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Didn't someone ask Manny about long-term storage? I recall the answer being only a few years due to risk of rust on internal parts. I also recall a comment that he often finds rust on the internal components of his core units.

Les Burt
Montreal
'75 Eleganza 26'

> On Oct 21, 2017, at 7:31 PM, slc wrote:
>
> Sorry if this is a repeat.. I responded my email but don't see the topic so.........
>
> some years back I had my truck transmission rebuilt.
>
> We were talking and RV transmissions came up in the conversation.
>
> He had worked on an RV tranny that sat most of its life, not driven.
> It was towed in because they couldn't get it to move.
>
> He found parts, levers rusted and some rusted through.
>
> He stated that the operation of the transmission keeps everything wet and coated, thus preventing atmosphere from getting to the metal parts.
> If the transmission sits long enough, that coating will drain off and the metal will be attacked by atmosphere, rust will begin and metal will be
> damaged.
>
> It does happen.
>
> slc
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		[GMCnet] Transmissions drying out due to long inactivity By: BobDunahugh on Fri, 20 October 2017 12:53
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