Long-Term Storage

Rick Martin · 02-27-2000, 08:39 PM

I need to store my 69 Mach I for about 3 years. I've got a few tips already: r/r spark plugs with tblsp oil, drain and replace antifreeze, drain gas tank and line (I have heard to fill it up-but 3 years?), remove battery, fresh oil change, armourall inside, wax outside, leave windows cracked about 2 inches, good car cover. Place on jackstands. The car will be in a garage. Any other advice?
Thanks

[This message has been edited by Rick Martin (edited 02-27-2000).]

Dark Knight · 02-27-2000, 09:58 PM

well, drain the carb too... another thing I've heard it's good to back off the rocker arms... because you'll be leaving some of the valve springs compressed....

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84 convt,'95 302, performer
3.55's, underdrives shorties
14.49@94,2.03 60ft
and a '68 stang that WAS nasty ;-)
MY ride
MY ride2

John Z · 02-28-2000, 10:48 PM

Put something inside to absorb moisture. You can bet an absorbant from home improvement stores. Generally used in basements. You might also consider moth balls to keep bugs and varments out.

macx · 03-04-2000, 12:28 AM

ALL above excellent advice. Make sure your car cover is a breathable fabric - NOT plastic etc!! Sounds like most everything else covered. Be sure to grease everything well, and you MIGHT want to add some additive to trans (if auto) and pow steer (if so equip) to keep seals soft. Maybe even good to swap trans fluid or oil and diff oil. OH! Replace all brake fluid! Old fluid has moisture in it which can corrode/rust internals of all brake cyl/valves, etc! Maybe repack front wheels too for same reason. Small item - drain windshield washer reservoir/pump.

AirborneStang · 04-16-2000, 09:03 AM

Another little bit of advice - plug up every openening on the car where rats/mice could get in (doors, windows, exhaust, etc.) - I have seen this happen, any little opening will invite some little critter to come in and chew up your interior or build a nest.

02-27-2000, 08:39 PM	#1
Rick Martin Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Radcliff, KY, USA Posts: 3	Long-Term Storage I need to store my 69 Mach I for about 3 years. I've got a few tips already: r/r spark plugs with tblsp oil, drain and replace antifreeze, drain gas tank and line (I have heard to fill it up-but 3 years?), remove battery, fresh oil change, armourall inside, wax outside, leave windows cracked about 2 inches, good car cover. Place on jackstands. The car will be in a garage. Any other advice? Thanks [This message has been edited by Rick Martin (edited 02-27-2000).]

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02-27-2000, 09:58 PM	#2
Dark Knight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Az Posts: 854	well, drain the carb too... another thing I've heard it's good to back off the rocker arms... because you'll be leaving some of the valve springs compressed.... ------------------ 84 convt,'95 302, performer 3.55's, underdrives shorties 14.49@94,2.03 60ft and a '68 stang that WAS nasty ;-) MY ride MY ride2

02-28-2000, 10:48 PM	#3
John Z Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 102	Put something inside to absorb moisture. You can bet an absorbant from home improvement stores. Generally used in basements. You might also consider moth balls to keep bugs and varments out.

03-04-2000, 12:28 AM	#4
macx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Gordonville MO USA Posts: 448	ALL above excellent advice. Make sure your car cover is a breathable fabric - NOT plastic etc!! Sounds like most everything else covered. Be sure to grease everything well, and you MIGHT want to add some additive to trans (if auto) and pow steer (if so equip) to keep seals soft. Maybe even good to swap trans fluid or oil and diff oil. OH! Replace all brake fluid! Old fluid has moisture in it which can corrode/rust internals of all brake cyl/valves, etc! Maybe repack front wheels too for same reason. Small item - drain windshield washer reservoir/pump.

04-16-2000, 09:03 AM	#5
AirborneStang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 6	Another little bit of advice - plug up every openening on the car where rats/mice could get in (doors, windows, exhaust, etc.) - I have seen this happen, any little opening will invite some little critter to come in and chew up your interior or build a nest.