Storage Tips, Please...

[royster]

hey all



will be off the continent for 4 months this autumn/winter. i've stored gas-fired vehicles in the past, but not an oil burner.



any tips or must do's would be appreciated!



cheers,



roy

 

[Greenleaf]

This is what Tugboatphil did for my truck ;



When the rear end blew out literally, he parked it. For like four years(?) I think. I checked the oil and pre-lubed the turbo spin 'round thingy. Installed a fresh battery and cranked her over with the solenoid power wire removed. Then started it and I drove it into the garage to replace the rear axle assy and changed the oil. All is well.

 

[waltk]

It would be a good idea to change out the old engine oil and put new in.

 

[JLEONARD]

Block off the exhaust pipe with something. . plastic bag and a bungy for example. Do the same for the turbo intake.

Changing the oil is a good idea if you can esp if it has some time on it.



When you go to fire it up again, obviously remove the seals from the turbo and exhaust... . then remove the fuel solenoid wire and crank it over until you see oil pressure. Then connect the solenoid again and you should be good.

Jay

 

[royster]

thanks everyone...



jay, when you suggest changing the oil i assume you mean pre storage. if so, would this oil still be useful post storage (approx. 4 months) or should i change it out again?



thanks again,



roy

 

[HRDROKN]

Fresh oil stored for a few months will be fine... the first time you bring it up to full temp any moisture will be evaporated... .

 

[JLEONARD]

What he said.