keeping it running

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From: uuvnvrceen1_REMOVE_215870_THIS_@yahoo.com


How often and how long should you run an engine
in a car not being driven, to keep the gas from
turning to varnish and gumming up the carb, ect.? I think
carbon buildup in the engine is an issue too that I
don't know about. Tom C.


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From: Monzabudd_REMOVE_364046_THIS_@yahoo.com


Tom, you have brought up a most excelent
subject.
This is an issue I currently deal with. As 1 the red
spyder 305 that never gets driven anywhere anymore,but
maybe started once every few months, and 2 with another
305 I have sitting in my garage wrapped in plastic.

How about the gas tank itself? I'd say keep it
filled to avoid rusting...but what if you dont want to
have a full tank of stale gas to run your motor
on?..thats 1 problem.
With my red 78...I have kept it
at about a quarter tank I use it for 1 season. If
and when I actually get around to starting it up I
let the engine warm up fully. before shutting it back
down. I dosent show any signs of smoking ,and it idles
remarkably smooth. Makes me smile everytime,lol.
They
seem to stay reasonably ok,this way..
Any other
thoughts on this?
Marco


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From: uuvnvrceen1_REMOVE_514157_THIS_@yahoo.com


I figured that about every 3 weeks would be good
but someone told me he does his once a week. Since
you do it once every 2 months and the carb stays
clear of foulups, I might have the middle ground. I
also move the car to keep the tires from flatspotting.
I should do a check of the in carb fuel screen.
Haven't got around to installing an extra in line filter
like I should. I saw on my classic car website some
tips for storing a car a while ago. I guess I should
look it up and see what it says. I'll post the link if
its still there. tom


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From: uuvnvrceen1_REMOVE_978455_THIS_@yahoo.com


well, I couldn't find those tips but I ran across
some stuff for your engine to keep the rust from
forming inside. Its called Free-Eze from
<a href=http://www.lubegard.com target=new>http://www.lubegard.com</a> Also saw something about some stuff called
Dry-Gas which is for the water condensation in the fuel
tank. I'll have to try to find it. tom


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From: fastboatman_REMOVE_614974_THIS_@yahoo.com


I got into this discussion late, but here are the
things I have always done with the cars and boats I own
that sometime sit for months before I get back to
them. It is the same for all gas motors.
1. Go to
your lacal Marine supply store, and buy a can of
'engine fogger'. The instructions are ussually start
motor and run till warm. Then open the thottle to above
idle 1500-2000 rpm. Then spray the fogger in until the
engine dies.
2. Put STA-BIL into a full tank.
STA-BIL works for about 3 months so you will have to add
it in.
3. For the oil, I use a 15-50 Mobil
Synthetic, and Rislone. I always run the engine at least 30
mins before a shutdown. When a start the engine, I
first diconnect the ingnition and crake the engine for
2-3 seconds, rest the starter, and repeat for about
10 cycles. Re-connect the ignition, and almost
without fail, everything is cherry. Note: You should also
use a good marine style trickle charger that cycles
the battery prorperly. It should be the type that
states it will prohibit sulfidation of the plates. Work
in my 2 boats, and my 5 cars. Hope this
helps.

jdr


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