Yup, leave it alone till you're ready to give it a good long drive.
Starting in winter storage
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From: SUFFIELD CT USA 2023 C8 CORVETTE UN-MODIFIED FINALIST
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Starting in winter storage
Tonite I had the first chance to start my '77 after 3 weeks in winter storage. My car usually starts hard after just 2 or 3 days of inactivity.
Following a tip I read about here on the forum I poured about 2 oz. ( 2 shots ) of fuel into the Quadrajet. I pumped the pedal twice and hit the starter. The engine turned over for about a half second and sprang to life, I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. It was just like it had been run that day!
Following a tip I read about here on the forum I poured about 2 oz. ( 2 shots ) of fuel into the Quadrajet. I pumped the pedal twice and hit the starter. The engine turned over for about a half second and sprang to life, I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. It was just like it had been run that day!
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Thats a good tip but but mine sits for several weeks all the time without being started and I personally like it cranking for those several seconds while it pumps gas from the fuel pump up to the carb it is also circulating oil internally inside the engine so everything gets relubricated. Just my $.02
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I got all the cars out today for a little exercise. The roads are clear and dry until the next storm Friday. Boy did that feel good 
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Thats a good tip but but mine sits for several weeks all the time without being started and I personally like it cranking for those several seconds while it pumps gas from the fuel pump up to the carb it is also circulating oil internally inside the engine so everything gets relubricated. Just my $.02
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From: wichita kansas
i like to start my cars up during the winter every 2-3 weeks (when the weather cooperates)
i don't know how it could do any harm exactly. i do think it is a good idea to run it long enough to get to operating temp, which is what i do.....Rick
i don't know how it could do any harm exactly. i do think it is a good idea to run it long enough to get to operating temp, which is what i do.....Rick
Last edited by razman; Jan 4, 2011 at 04:16 PM.
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From: SUFFIELD CT USA 2023 C8 CORVETTE UN-MODIFIED FINALIST
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The reason I started it was to verify the battery and that it would actually start, as it hasn't sat that long since I owned it. My storage situation is unique and timing is everything. We went for a real ride, about 25 minutes this morning!
