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Post by willlyons on Nov 4, 2003 18:25:48 GMT -5
I'm going to New Zealand on Sunday for 3 months and was wondering if there was anything I should do with my truck while I'm gone. Thanks,
Will Lyons
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Post by 86taco on Nov 4, 2003 18:49:36 GMT -5
I would put a can of stabil in the fuel tank and disconnect the battery.
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Post by towin on Nov 4, 2003 18:56:21 GMT -5
if you have any close friends have them start up your truck every 3 weeks and also do what 86taco said
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Post by NCSU on Nov 4, 2003 20:31:19 GMT -5
I was wondering the same thing myself, I am going to Spain to study abroad in January for 4.5 months and I am trying to con my parents into taking the truck around the block and back every week or so.
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Post by camdaman00 on Nov 4, 2003 23:35:46 GMT -5
If it hasn't been done recently, I'd change the engine oil before the truck sits. It's always good to have fresh oil.
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Post by snorkleman on Nov 5, 2003 11:49:07 GMT -5
Also if it going to sit for a while the tires can develop flat spots. You might consider doing the following...
- disconnect battery
- add stabilizer to gas
- put up on jack stands - if it isn't going to be driven, they can still start up the engine and let it idle
- change oil - just so the dirt don't sit too long and form deposits anywhere.
That should keep it nice and ready. Of course you can bring it to TN and i would definately drive it around for ya! ;D
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Post by DeadlyPeace on Nov 5, 2003 12:39:53 GMT -5
I've heard of some people putting WD-40 in the carb to put a seal like coating on it. This of course if it's not going to be driven or turned over to idle.
I wouldn't bet my life on it. Like I said, I've only heard of it.
Anybody else know about this strange Phenomenon?
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Post by fourwd1 on Nov 5, 2003 16:30:42 GMT -5
Iv'e heard of something similar, but it wasn't WD40. For only 3 mos I don't think it 's necessary, a year, yes.
If it's not going to be turned over periodically you can pull the plugs and spray a light oil into the cylinders.
The Stabil in the tank nand disco the batt cable are also good.
Readying an engine for storage is refered to as "pickle-ing" it (not sure of exact spelling). Try a WWW and/or automotive websites search.
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Post by DeadlyPeace on Nov 6, 2003 0:30:05 GMT -5
Like I said fourwd, I wouldn't bet my life on it. Something about WD-40 and a carb doesn't sound right to me. Carb cleaner I think would be good, but it would evaporate faster then you could put the air cleaner back on. ;D
And now that you mention it, it was for basically hibernating a vehicle away for a while.
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Post by 4xfred on Nov 6, 2003 22:58:05 GMT -5
;D Deadly, what I think you're talking about is known as "fogging oil". Used in marine engines to winterize them. Just did mine last weekend. It's a VERY heavy oil that sticks to anything it touches & thus prevents corrosion. If it were me, I'd add a bottle or 2 of a gas stabilizer(Heet or similar), fill the truck w/fuel, get the truck hot by driving around for a few (to mix the stabilizer), change oil & filter, spray fogging oil in the air intake(as close to the engine as you can get!!!) until engine dies . Spray cables,linkage... w/same, make sure coolant is good ( temp. wise), disconnect battery & go enjoy New Zealand!! A place I'd like to visit!!! Later...
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