Winter Engine Storage Tips

Ed Fernandez · 11-22-2010, 12:24 AM

Almost forgot.Also put a few green tree fresheners in the car.:>):>):>)

rallye bob · 11-22-2010, 07:52 AM

I have used "the dryer sheet trick" for many years...
Throw several dryer sheets around the interior of the car, to keep unwanted rodents from moving in..... It has worked for me.......

mannymen · 11-22-2010, 10:38 AM

Jody the block was filled also. Supposedly the water was drained and replaced with anti freeze, but I'm not sure if the anti freeze was put in before the cracks occurred. The garage never drops below 50 degrees, but maybe my temp gauge is bad. Expensive crack which is why one run was made on the car this year

Greg Barsamian · 11-22-2010, 10:50 AM

A trick I got from that "Bub" guy: pour a small-portion of Marvel Mystery oil down the carb while the engine is running (when you see white smoke) shut the motor off. it will coat the valves, guides, cylinders & machined interior surfaces in the engine to protect it against moisture.

Plug the header collectors, cover the carb, and back off the "lash" on the valves,

If you have a "filled-block" make sure to replace it with 100% anti-freeze, run it thru the motor & water pump. The benifit is it lubricates the water pump, prevents freeze-plugs from rusting & leaking, and in the event that theres any water left in the block it will prevent it from freezing & cracking!

For non-filled blocks remove the factory plugs on the sides of the block & drain the water jackets, then install radiator drain cocks in place of the plugs for convenience in the future!

If left in a garage, leave the car on Jack stands, if left in a trailer remove & place the racing tires & battery into a warm environment, the natural oil in the rubber compound doesn't like the "sustained cold" of winter, (thanks Marvin)
Batteries will last longer in a warmer environment especially with the use of a battery tender

Lastly I was told to "drain-down and relieve the fuel pressure in the fuel lines,
(especially F.I. applications) if left fully pressurized all winter it has an "effect" on the rubber interior of braided fuel lines, and prevents "bleed-down" thru the system!

For vehicles with full interiors, Moth balls on Pie pans a MUST!
Mice hate the smell!

cad · 11-22-2010, 02:32 PM

x2 on using the radiator drain cocks on the side of the block. Not only is it convenient for storage prep, it is extremely helpful if you have to pull the intake or water pump, ie 0 mess.

Clark

11-22-2010, 12:24 AM	#1
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Winter Engine Storage Tips Almost forgot.Also put a few green tree fresheners in the car.:>):>):>) __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

11-22-2010, 07:52 AM	#2
rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 489 Likes: 9 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Winter Engine Storage Tips I have used "the dryer sheet trick" for many years... Throw several dryer sheets around the interior of the car, to keep unwanted rodents from moving in..... It has worked for me.......

11-22-2010, 10:38 AM	#3
mannymen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 728 Likes: 5 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Winter Engine Storage Tips Jody the block was filled also. Supposedly the water was drained and replaced with anti freeze, but I'm not sure if the anti freeze was put in before the cracks occurred. The garage never drops below 50 degrees, but maybe my temp gauge is bad. Expensive crack which is why one run was made on the car this year __________________ N/A

11-22-2010, 10:50 AM	#4
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Likes: 714 Liked 418 Times in 96 Posts	Re: Winter Engine Storage Tips A trick I got from that "Bub" guy: pour a small-portion of Marvel Mystery oil down the carb while the engine is running (when you see white smoke) shut the motor off. it will coat the valves, guides, cylinders & machined interior surfaces in the engine to protect it against moisture. Plug the header collectors, cover the carb, and back off the "lash" on the valves, If you have a "filled-block" make sure to replace it with 100% anti-freeze, run it thru the motor & water pump. The benifit is it lubricates the water pump, prevents freeze-plugs from rusting & leaking, and in the event that theres any water left in the block it will prevent it from freezing & cracking! For non-filled blocks remove the factory plugs on the sides of the block & drain the water jackets, then install radiator drain cocks in place of the plugs for convenience in the future! If left in a garage, leave the car on Jack stands, if left in a trailer remove & place the racing tires & battery into a warm environment, the natural oil in the rubber compound doesn't like the "sustained cold" of winter, (thanks Marvin) Batteries will last longer in a warmer environment especially with the use of a battery tender Lastly I was told to "drain-down and relieve the fuel pressure in the fuel lines, (especially F.I. applications) if left fully pressurized all winter it has an "effect" on the rubber interior of braided fuel lines, and prevents "bleed-down" thru the system! For vehicles with full interiors, Moth balls on Pie pans a MUST! Mice hate the smell! Last edited by Greg Barsamian; 11-22-2010 at 11:20 PM.

11-22-2010, 02:32 PM	#5
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 702 Likes: 202 Liked 91 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Winter Engine Storage Tips x2 on using the radiator drain cocks on the side of the block. Not only is it convenient for storage prep, it is extremely helpful if you have to pull the intake or water pump, ie 0 mess. Clark