Anxious for Spring
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Drifting
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From: 1000 Islands Ontario
Anxious for Spring
Hi.
I know it is a bit early but I’m being optimistic about an early dry spring. I have posed this question before - what is the best way to start an LS3 after a 4 month sleep?
I have been storing cars for the winter since 1969. I never started them during the winter, always feeling this would do more harm than good. For one thing, it would be impossible to fully warm up the motor, and that's not so good for the motor and the exhaust system. Then there is the issue of carboning up the heads, etc.
When spring arrived. I used to pull the coil wire (remember those), boost the battery with another vehicle, and begin a slow cranking on/off cycle until the oil pressure gauge was up there. Then I would reconnect the coil wire, and start the car, letting it run for 10 seconds, and shut it off. I would repeat this cycle a few times, and then I was ready to rock and roll.
I was always worried that the rings would 'stick' to the cylinder walls after sitting in one place for about 4 months. Maybe I should have squirted oil in the cylinders prior to storing, and then again prior to cranking, but I never did. I never had any ring issues.
With my STS, I pull the coil fuse and crank for a few seconds, wait 10 or more seconds, and repeat this cycle a few times.
Is this necessary in today's motors? For those who do store their C6s, how do you deal with this?
Anxiously waiting to get back in the saddle again.
Thanks,
M.......
I know it is a bit early but I’m being optimistic about an early dry spring. I have posed this question before - what is the best way to start an LS3 after a 4 month sleep?
I have been storing cars for the winter since 1969. I never started them during the winter, always feeling this would do more harm than good. For one thing, it would be impossible to fully warm up the motor, and that's not so good for the motor and the exhaust system. Then there is the issue of carboning up the heads, etc.
When spring arrived. I used to pull the coil wire (remember those), boost the battery with another vehicle, and begin a slow cranking on/off cycle until the oil pressure gauge was up there. Then I would reconnect the coil wire, and start the car, letting it run for 10 seconds, and shut it off. I would repeat this cycle a few times, and then I was ready to rock and roll.
I was always worried that the rings would 'stick' to the cylinder walls after sitting in one place for about 4 months. Maybe I should have squirted oil in the cylinders prior to storing, and then again prior to cranking, but I never did. I never had any ring issues.
With my STS, I pull the coil fuse and crank for a few seconds, wait 10 or more seconds, and repeat this cycle a few times.
Is this necessary in today's motors? For those who do store their C6s, how do you deal with this?
Anxiously waiting to get back in the saddle again.
Thanks,
M.......
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Explain why
Hi.
I know it is a bit early but I’m being optimistic about an early dry spring. I have posed this question before - what is the best way to start an LS3 after a 4 month sleep?
I have been storing cars for the winter since 1969. I never started them during the winter, always feeling this would do more harm than good. For one thing, it would be impossible to fully warm up the motor, and that's not so good for the motor and the exhaust system. Then there is the issue of carboning up the heads, etc.
When spring arrived. I used to pull the coil wire (remember those), boost the battery with another vehicle, and begin a slow cranking on/off cycle until the oil pressure gauge was up there. Then I would reconnect the coil wire, and start the car, letting it run for 10 seconds, and shut it off. I would repeat this cycle a few times, and then I was ready to rock and roll.
I was always worried that the rings would 'stick' to the cylinder walls after sitting in one place for about 4 months. Maybe I should have squirted oil in the cylinders prior to storing, and then again prior to cranking, but I never did. I never had any ring issues.
With my STS, I pull the coil fuse and crank for a few seconds, wait 10 or more seconds, and repeat this cycle a few times.
Is this necessary in today's motors? For those who do store their C6s, how do you deal with this?
Anxiously waiting to get back in the saddle again.
Thanks,
M.......
I know it is a bit early but I’m being optimistic about an early dry spring. I have posed this question before - what is the best way to start an LS3 after a 4 month sleep?
I have been storing cars for the winter since 1969. I never started them during the winter, always feeling this would do more harm than good. For one thing, it would be impossible to fully warm up the motor, and that's not so good for the motor and the exhaust system. Then there is the issue of carboning up the heads, etc.
When spring arrived. I used to pull the coil wire (remember those), boost the battery with another vehicle, and begin a slow cranking on/off cycle until the oil pressure gauge was up there. Then I would reconnect the coil wire, and start the car, letting it run for 10 seconds, and shut it off. I would repeat this cycle a few times, and then I was ready to rock and roll.
I was always worried that the rings would 'stick' to the cylinder walls after sitting in one place for about 4 months. Maybe I should have squirted oil in the cylinders prior to storing, and then again prior to cranking, but I never did. I never had any ring issues.
With my STS, I pull the coil fuse and crank for a few seconds, wait 10 or more seconds, and repeat this cycle a few times.
Is this necessary in today's motors? For those who do store their C6s, how do you deal with this?
Anxiously waiting to get back in the saddle again.
Thanks,
M.......
It appears you could easily start and run your vehicles with the garage door open long enough to warm up the oil. Obviously we have different techniques for storage.
LJ
Melting Slicks
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Can't wait! It was in the high 40s last week and tonight is supposed to be 0! By the end of this week, high of 55.
Pic of Vette all bagged up.
Pic of what it should look like when I start to open the bag!
Pic of Vette all bagged up.
Pic of what it should look like when I start to open the bag!
Drifting
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From: Chester Springs PA
[QUOTE=inthehunt2;1569148608]
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Looking at the car next to the Vette , with all that junk piled up on it. That probably was a dear car one day when it was all new and had that nice new car smell , so sad
, I guess that is what life is all about.
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Looking at the car next to the Vette , with all that junk piled up on it. That probably was a dear car one day when it was all new and had that nice new car smell , so sad
, I guess that is what life is all about.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Beverly Hills, MI
[QUOTE=candlemuse;1569148887]
Actually it's a '69 Mustang fastback from Arizona. I am going to restore her soon. Looks sad now, but she is very sound underneath. I already have my big-block and blower for it. The entire interior is restored. Next up is the bodywork, then the engine... Don't frown yet, the 'Stang will come back to life! 
Drifting
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From: Chester Springs PA
[QUOTE=inthehunt2;1569149897]
Actually it's a '69 Mustang fastback from Arizona. I am going to restore her soon. Looks sad now, but she is very sound underneath. I already have my big-block and blower for it. The entire interior is restored. Next up is the bodywork, then the engine... Don't frown yet, the 'Stang will come back to life!
Thanks . 
I was wondering what that car is. please post pics when you are done with it .
Wow (((( Resurrection ))))
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Actually it's a '69 Mustang fastback from Arizona. I am going to restore her soon. Looks sad now, but she is very sound underneath. I already have my big-block and blower for it. The entire interior is restored. Next up is the bodywork, then the engine... Don't frown yet, the 'Stang will come back to life!
I was wondering what that car is. please post pics when you are done with it .Wow (((( Resurrection ))))
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Safety Car
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[QUOTE=inthehunt2;1569149897]
Actually it's a '69 Mustang fastback from Arizona. I am going to restore her soon. Looks sad now, but she is very sound underneath. I already have my big-block and blower for it. The entire interior is restored. Next up is the bodywork, then the engine... Don't frown yet, the 'Stang will come back to life!
it looks like your new engine in a box on a pallet is on top of it,,,,now thats a well made car
Actually it's a '69 Mustang fastback from Arizona. I am going to restore her soon. Looks sad now, but she is very sound underneath. I already have my big-block and blower for it. The entire interior is restored. Next up is the bodywork, then the engine... Don't frown yet, the 'Stang will come back to life!
Melting Slicks
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[QUOTE=hanny;1569150326]
LOL!
When I finish her, I will definitely take pics. The interior is custom black, and the exterior will be a semi-metallic candy-apple red or hornet-yellow (I haven't decided yet).
When I finish her, I will definitely take pics. The interior is custom black, and the exterior will be a semi-metallic candy-apple red or hornet-yellow (I haven't decided yet).
It's a long winter
Burning Brakes
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Back to the OP question. Just get the started. Let it run (idle) a couple of minutes. In most likelyhood you will hear some knocking from the engine. Since there is some lack of oil in the internals. The knocking will go away when the makes it way around. Then run the rpm's up to 1,000 for a moment. Then you should be good to go.
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