Gents -

Am I the only guy here who gets a little annoyed because I pretty much have to pack my car away for the winter???

I know some of you guys drive your cars in the snow and stuff, but I don't and never really did. So, it's under covers in the garage for the winter.

Any tips or trips for making the "first nice day" start up any easier??? (OK, never had any real trouble getting it to fire up, and it's probably more traumatic for me than the car ... )






Yeah, posting a few pics makes me feel better ...

Archer

 

dang i sure do love mid senventies b bodys. clean car!!! i like the traction bars and your wheel/tire combo. (that should make u feel better startin it haha)

As far as it sitting, how long does it sit for usually? I have a tendency to be over cautious, but its probly not necessary. I dissasemble and clean the carb thouroghly, fresh gas and filter, and rotate the block before cranking. im sure u know all that cus they are the basics, but by the looks of that motor, you shouldnt have too much to worry bout.

 

but driving an old car in the snow is so much fun!

 

For startin tip i'd say a bit of quick start should do the trick. And i know how it feels to put such a nice ride away for winter. I had to put mine away too
_______________________
1966 Coronet 440 318 poly

 

start it once a week? or twice a month. add some stabilizer to the tank. frank the tanks has the right idea. but turning the crank is like turning it over with the starter, bearings are still dry, if you do let it sit for a long period of time pull the dizzy and prime it with a drill.

 

Guys -

Thanks - were usually talking about 3 months, give or take. Depending on the amount of snow, starting the car in the garage isn't a great idea (kinda stinks up the whole house - seems worse now with the 10% alcohol gas, than it did in the past). Also, it would have to run for awhile to reach operating temp.

Archer

 

i've heard that starting the car every week or so may not really do anything.
since the car isn't being driven, moisture isn't really given time to escape from the oil. this might make the oil gum-up. all i do is for the motor is all fuel stabilizer, take out the battery, and thats it. when the spring comes around, charge the battery, put it in, crank the car for a little, and then bam, it kicks over.