| [GMCnet] Subject: Re: Winter storage and fuel (Mark Kasiewicz) [message #192371] |
Thu, 06 December 2012 08:34  |
mmmm ka
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I have wondered about the starting it every two weeks maintenance instructions, and have paid close attention to the digi-panel temps. The engine always warms up to the normal temp.....the transmission temp lagging behind.....Being in "PARK" . But I unlike the stereotyped man, I decided to read the instructions for a change !!! If I am getting up to normal temp, the only downside I see is the slower warmup at faster idle, then driving under load.
Anyway, I like the short trip idea from Mike.....but WI Collector Tags do not allow driving in January, plus getting the cover on and off might prove a feat in snowy /icy conditions. Dammed if ya do ! Dammed if ya don't. Just going to have to move to Bisbee, AZ and use the poor thing year around. It looks all sad covered up under that thin blanket anyway :-(
Always .... thanks for all the help. You Guys are great !
Mark Kasiewicz & Dawn Koepp
77 Kingsley "Gus Da Bus" (Orange Shag carpet and all)
Eau Claire, WI
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| Re: [GMCnet] Subject: Re: Winter storage and fuel (Mark Kasiewicz) [message #192451 is a reply to message #192371] |
Fri, 07 December 2012 05:32  |
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Matt Colie
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| mmmm ka wrote on Thu, 06 December 2012 09:34 |
I have wondered about the starting it every two weeks maintenance instructions, and have paid close attention to the digi-panel temps. The engine always warms up to the normal temp.....the transmission temp lagging behind.....Being in "PARK" . But I unlike the stereotyped man, I decided to read the instructions for a change !!! If I am getting up to normal temp, the only downside I see is the slower warmup at faster idle, then driving under load.
Anyway, I like the short trip idea from Mike.....but WI Collector Tags do not allow driving in January, plus getting the cover on and off might prove a feat in snowy /icy conditions. Dammed if ya do ! Dammed if ya don't. Just going to have to move to Bisbee, AZ and use the poor thing year around. It looks all sad covered up under that thin blanket anyway 
Always .... thanks for all the help. You Guys are great !
Mark Kasiewicz & Dawn Koepp
77 Kingsley "Gus Da Bus" (Orange Shag carpet and all)
Eau Claire, WI
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Mark,
First, idling is particularly tough on a flat tappet engine. It isn't good for any engine.
Second, while the engine may be getting up to temperatures that look good, there are other parts that simply are not. One of these is the entire exhaust system. Condensate will collect in it and cause its early demise.
Fill the fuel tanks full, drive it to where it will be stored, fog the engine and then LEAVE IT ALONE. The start it every couple of weeks isn't the only thing that has been improved on in 40 years. (Remember, some of the manuals have the wrong firing order.)
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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