Chain Rust

[aleach1728]

I was clearing out the garage the other day and found a box full of brand new chains. All the chain boxes were damp and rust has started to form in the links. What's the best way to clean them up and preserve them?

 

Thanks,

Adam

[Frankie Lawrence]

Wb40???

[Mozza]

Last time i had a couple of chains that were rusty, I coated them in WD40 and free'd them up abit, Then left them in motor oil over night, Not sure if thats the best way to do it but it worked a treat for me

[Big 'Ammer]

Soak them in a bucket of diesel.

[detritus21]

I'd also go down the diesel route.

[tommer9]

If they are solid then diesel, if not, bung em on your old saw and run em up for five mins. That will get them moving and lubed. Then store them in a dry place or wrapped in an oily rag.

[Tree Man Tom]

I use good old diesel

[Ian Flatters]

I've soaked mine in chainsaw oil overnight to free them up. Once free run them round on the saw for a bit.

[Clark Forest]

I've soaked mine in chainsaw oil overnight to free them up.

 

Oregon actually recommend this, even for new chains - give them a good soaking overnight in chain oil before fitting them.