Storage question
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Racer
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From: Canton Ohio
Storage question
I have to put the '74 into storage tomorrow :cry I need to know what to do besides the basics like disconnecting the battery, cracking the windows, and taking out the floor mats. What else should I do? I have a cover, should I put it on?
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From: Zionsville, PA NRA Life Member
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
Re: Storage question (68350hp)
Mouse poison, I like Decon. :smash: This type of poison makes them look for water before they "expire".
Lightly stuff rags into your exhaust pipes, keeps the critters from finding a "Home" :eek:
I spray "Defogger" ( light oil in an aerosol can) into the running motor until it smokes like mad or stalls. :yesnod: In the spring when you start it, the oil burns off quickly. It will NOT foul your plugs.
I've heard mothballs placed in bags on the insides of your tires will help keep critters away also.
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From: STLMO31Fo
Re: Storage question (JRD77VET)
I spray "Defogger" ( light oil in an aerosol can) into the running motor until it smokes like mad or stalls. :yesnod: In the spring when you start it, the oil burns off quickly. It will NOT foul your plugs.
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From: Zionsville, PA NRA Life Member
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
Re: Storage question (ericshaw)
Why? What does it do? I've heard this before but have never gotten an explination... :confused:
I've used this on my boat since I bought it('91) and on the Corvette when I put it away.
The local farmers used this on there gas engine tractors also.
It can be found at automotive supply, hardware stores and at boat dealers. It'll probably cost more at a marina, because"it's for a boat" but it's the same stuff.
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From: Ontario
Re: Storage question (Simon Alexander)
Well, my God-Daughter was over and the Forum, my needs for storage tomorrow, the kiddies at the door and her need for cake got a little mixed up. Real multi-tasking tonight ;) .
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