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akaFrankCastle
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Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2010 6:25 pm Posts: 4901 Images: 0 Location: Colorado Springs
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Storage tips and tricks
So, I might as well let the cat out of the bag. I'm likely headed out of town for a bit of time. The Bronco is either going to Area 51 to stay warm and cozy during my absence, or will be stored in the one car garage at our new apartment.
Any tips or tricks you guys have for putting a vehicle up for 6+ months of no driving? Already considering Sta-bil for the tank, or simply draining it.
_________________ Stroppe'd 1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One 1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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Mon Mar 18, 2013 9:59 am |
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cracker
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Joined: Mon Oct 04, 2010 9:19 am Posts: 113 Location: pueblo
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Re: Storage tips and tricks
If you are storing it for less than a year, the fuel should be alright. Any chance that you can start it up once month? If so, then no real need to "winterize it". I have had mine stored for years now, while rebuilding it, I start it once in awhile, no problems....
_________________ 1-1966 Bronco 1-1967 Bronco 1-1969 Bronco 2-1973 Broncos And a couple even run.....
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Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:20 am |
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akaFrankCastle
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Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2010 6:25 pm Posts: 4901 Images: 0 Location: Colorado Springs
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Re: Storage tips and tricks
_________________ Stroppe'd 1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One 1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:40 am |
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ZOSO
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Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:58 pm Posts: 3906 Location: Henderson, Co
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Re: Storage tips and tricks
I'd drain the tank/s and pull the battery. Slap a few moth balls in it to keep the mice away.
_________________ Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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Tue Mar 19, 2013 5:55 pm |
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Justin
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Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:04 am Posts: 6198 Images: 0 Location: Lakewood
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Re: Storage tips and tricks
Park it at my house. I'll keep it driven for ya.
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Tue Mar 19, 2013 5:58 pm |
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Kinder
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Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:03 pm Posts: 4371 Images: 0 Location: Parker, CO
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Re: Storage tips and tricks
I've stored by bronco twice for 1 year periods, it didn't suffer too much either time since I was able to run it about half way through each time. I loaded both tanks up with stabil, filled the tires up to max and disconnected the battery, and it was garaged both times.
_________________ Best to Date MPG: 26.6
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Wed Mar 20, 2013 7:24 am |
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Jesus_man
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Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:36 am Posts: 5984 Location: California
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Re: Storage tips and tricks
I agree with a full tank of fuel. For 6 mo. I don't think you'll have too much trouble. I would take measures to keep critters out of it, engine bay too. Clean oil would be good.
BTW - you may run into my wife's assistant.
_________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org
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Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:28 am |
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akaFrankCastle
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Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2010 6:25 pm Posts: 4901 Images: 0 Location: Colorado Springs
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Re: Storage tips and tricks
Rodents. Dang. I forgot about them.
_________________ Stroppe'd 1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One 1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:15 pm |
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