Keep an eye on the battery if you use a float charger, they claim not to overcharge but I've had to add water in the batteries that were maintained with a Battery Tender.

 

If you put the car in the air, do not let the rear wheels completely leave the ground as it will ruin shocks if they have completely support the weight of the wheels, tires, trailing arms, etc for that long. I ruined a couple of Koni adjustables by having the rear in the air for a long time. [:@]

 

Thanks, this is good to know!

 

Yes, make sure that you buy a good charger. Some will overcharge and damage the battery. The first one that I used was a cheap unit that I got at a discount store. It boiled my $100 motorcycle battery dry . It had to be replaced. I've been using the brand name Battery Tender made by Deltran for both my bike and my vette without any problems.

I leave the batteries in the vehicle, connected. In fact, on my bike I ran the quick connect that they supply with the charger out to a spot by the rear fender. Now, no matter what time of year, I connect the charger whenever I put the bike back in the garage after a ride.

 

As for pulling the plugs... I agree "no", but... You can pick up some "fogging oil" at your local marine store. With the car running (let it heat up a bit), spray fogging oil into the carb until you get some white smoke starting from the exhaust. Then either turn it off, or if you are single handing the job, either cover the carb with a rag to starve it or yank the coil wire. The fogging oil will coat the inside of the cylinder walls and tops of the pistons and dry a little tacky. When you fire it up in the spring, the gas will dissolve it on the top end and it will burn off right away in the bottom end, and (rumor has it) even help with the piston rings. This is standard procedure on boats, and mine is now on year number 20 of fogging as part of winterization... Oh yeah, that would be a pair of 454ci big blocks that sit between 3000 and 3200 RPM under a pretty heaby load for hours and hours at a time pushing 26,000 lbs of boat down the river.

bill.

 

Never heard of "Fogging oil", thanks bill.

 

Yup, fogging oil is good stuff. Another is CorrsionX. A spray on protect-ant for the exterior of the engine. Keeps everything fresh and in working order if applied once a month and before storing for the season. Keeps oxidation and corrosion out and keeps hoses and seals pliable. It was designed for salt water outboard engines. works great.

 

How good is this Corrsion X stuff, sounds like it is not flamable?
This might reaaly be good for a car stored outside under a cover.
Does it build up after using it a few times.

 

It dissipates after awhile so depending on frequency of application itshould not build up. Perhaps you could apply it the first time and then check and apply as needed. Outboard engines see a lot more abuse from elements and salt water then an auto engine does so it may not need to be applied as often. I don't recall it being flammable as most people that use it on their boats will apply it all year 'round, after each outing, but you would need to read the can. It works great. Cheers

http://www.corrosionx.com/

 

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