Winter Storage Removal
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Winter Storage Removal
OK, with the warm weather a few weeks away, I am getting ready to remove my '72 from its long winter nap. Anybody have a procedure or checklist that they follow? Main concern is making sure that the engine is properly lubricated before starting her up. Keep in mind that I am not that mechanically inclined, so I will not be pulling off the heads, removing the cam, etc. Thanks in advance!
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One thing I've done from day one is to let it crank over until I get oil pressure. And then some. Mine won't start unless I give it gas. Also the annual caliper leak check..........
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i always pull the ignitor plug from the distributor and let the car crank until it gets oil pressure,after that i start it and look for gas leaks and water leaks check all the fluids and tire pressure.i let it idle a couple of mins before i move it....
Dammit now i want it to be summer even more
Dammit now i want it to be summer even more
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The engine turning over without starting.....
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If its been sitting for a few weeks or even several months all ya have to do is a critter and fluid level check and fire it up. A motor with some miles on it will sit for an extended time and be just fine on start up. These things are not thermonuclear devices, just an engine. Its simpler than some make it.
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If its been sitting for a few weeks or even several months all ya have to do is a critter and fluid level check and fire it up. A motor with some miles on it will sit for an extended time and be just fine on start up. These things are not thermonuclear devices, just an engine. Its simpler than some make it.
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Check oil level, check radiator level, remove air cleaner, remove coil lead, check battery level and turn over until the oil pressure builds up...wait a 20 seconds, put the coil lead back on. Turn over, let it fire and then run for 30 seconds, turn off, check for leaks (fuel lines have a habit of shrinking and becoming loose). No leaks, start and let idle, keeping an eye on the temp gauge and for other leaks.
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If its been sitting for a few weeks or even several months all ya have to do is a critter and fluid level check and fire it up. A motor with some miles on it will sit for an extended time and be just fine on start up. These things are not thermonuclear devices, just an engine. Its simpler than some make it.
How true. Mine has only been sitting idle about 2 months since the last start up. I'm gonna try to fire her up on Sunday, supposed to be 50+ deg.