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| | | | Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 1,430 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 1,430 | I am getting ready to put my truck away for the winter. It will be stored in a heated (45 degree) garage with no plans to drive it for the winter months.
My current plan is to fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel with a fuel stabilizer added then pull the fuel pump fuse and run until it runs the carburetor dry.
I do have it on a battery tender.
Any other recommendations would be appreciated. | | | | | Joined: May 2018 Posts: 9 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2018 Posts: 9 | To deter critters from chewing up the interior and wiring, I put bars of Irish Spring soap under the seats, dryer sheets in the engine compartment, and stuff the exhaust pipe with steel wool ( don't forget to remove in the Spring).
Hank | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 902 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 902 | I always change the oil and filter, then park it for the winter.
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The older I get the more dangerous I am!!!!! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 6,150 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT | | Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 6,150 | Cruiser - Here's a "Legacy Tech Tip" WINTER is coming! that has been around for a good long time.  Something you can read to add to what folks these days are recommending. 
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100Follow this story in the DITY Gallery"My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine"1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 1,430 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 1,430 | Thanks for the input.
Engine oil was recently changed and coolant was new in the spring.
There's still a chance that I will be pulling the engine this winter (see Hi Perf thread) so not planning to go too crazy. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 2,005 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 2,005 | WICruiser, when you have the fuel stabilizer mixed well with the tankfull of gas, run the truck long enough to ensure the stabilized fuel has made its way through the entire fuel system, if the gas that is left in the carburetor has no stabilizer in it, it will start to evaporate and leave varnish behind.
1957 Chevrolet 5700 LCF 283 SM420 2 speed rear, 1955 IH 300U T/A, 1978 Corvette 350 auto, 1978 Yamaha DT175, 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 1,430 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 1,430 | I installed the stabilizer when I filled the tank and then drove it 5 miles home so I believe it should be good.
Regardless if pull the engine, I will be pulling the carburetor to inspect the intake manifold and make sure the drain any residual fuel that may be there. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 2,005 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 2,005 | Sounds like you have it covered.
1957 Chevrolet 5700 LCF 283 SM420 2 speed rear, 1955 IH 300U T/A, 1978 Corvette 350 auto, 1978 Yamaha DT175, 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy
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