Winter Storage? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

DaveK · 10-26-2007

Hi everyone

Sadly, I think I will have to put my Z into hibernation for the Winter in the next couple of weeks or so.

I'm going to take all the wheels off and give them and the brakes/suspension a clean and I was also thinking of giving everything underneath a bit of a clean. Any other advice on preparation needed? Stabil? Battery Tender?

Thanks

Dave

tomtom72 · 10-26-2007

Dave, I used to do that w/ my C3. I treated it like my boat, fogged the cylinders, sta-bil in a full tank of gas, and remove the battery & stored it a wood box...unless you use a charger that is not a trickle charger type....those will boil off all the electrolite....I believe the correct type of charger is called a "float" type, it reads the state of battery charge and only charges the battery when it goes below a certain voltage, brings it back up to spec and then shuts off.

Tom

DaveK · 10-26-2007

Hi Tom

I have an 'intelligent' charger that I think is supposed to do that, though I'm not a battery charger expert.

Could you explain what 'fogging the cylinders' means - never heard of that before.

Thanks

tomtom72 · 10-26-2007

Fogging the cylinders, sorry about that boatspeak

We would pull the plugs and squirt a shot of BoeShield T-9 protectant into each cyl. One cyl at a time, a good squirt and rotate the motor a coupla revolutions and so on till all eight were done....then put the plugs back in & go have a beer!

In theory, as boats are usually stored out side, ya don't want rust forming on the rings or bores....I suppose with our motors that's not an issue though...come to think of it....which I clearly did not!

Tom

DaveK · 10-26-2007

Added information - the weather here means I won't be able to get on the road again until around March/April. So a duration of about 5 months.

DaveK · 10-26-2007

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Originally Posted by tomtom72

We would pull the plugs and squirt a shot of BoeShield T-9 protectant into each cyl. One cyl at a time, a good squirt and rotate the motor a coupla revolutions and so on till all eight were done....then put the plugs back in & go have a beer!

Thanks for the clarification Tom. It will be stored in a heated garage.

gbrtng · 10-26-2007

Fresh StaBil (it has a 2-year shelf life too) in the fuel and disconnect the battery. Charge the battery the day before you plan to restart. Oil change at your option. Stay warm !

tomtom72 · 10-26-2007

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Originally Posted by DaveK

Thanks for the clarification Tom. It will be stored in a heated garage.

Dave!

A heated garage! I'm envious

Just use some sta-bil, a fleece cover & dis-con the battery. Oil change optional for sure......a heated garage...sweeeet!

DaveK · 10-26-2007

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Originally Posted by tomtom72

A heated garage! I'm envious

Actually, so am I - it's not mine!

A friend from the local club had some spare room in his and offered to put up the 'Dragon' for the Winter alongside his 50th vert. My garage isn't built yet - next year hopefully

tf95ZR1 · 10-26-2007

Not drive your Z's for 5 months?
How do you all do it year after year?
Why do it year after year?
What to do to prepare for winter?
MOVE SOUTH! WEST!
Then all you have to prepare for is fire soot in the air.
And earthquakes. And drivebys.

10-26-2007	#1
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,534	Winter Storage? Hi everyone Sadly, I think I will have to put my Z into hibernation for the Winter in the next couple of weeks or so. I'm going to take all the wheels off and give them and the brakes/suspension a clean and I was also thinking of giving everything underneath a bit of a clean. Any other advice on preparation needed? Stabil? Battery Tender? Thanks Dave __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com Author of fast-paced, sci-fi thrillers.

10-26-2007	#2
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,609	Re: Winter Storage? Dave, I used to do that w/ my C3. I treated it like my boat, fogged the cylinders, sta-bil in a full tank of gas, and remove the battery & stored it a wood box...unless you use a charger that is not a trickle charger type....those will boil off all the electrolite....I believe the correct type of charger is called a "float" type, it reads the state of battery charge and only charges the battery when it goes below a certain voltage, brings it back up to spec and then shuts off. Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

10-26-2007	#3
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,534	Re: Winter Storage? Hi Tom I have an 'intelligent' charger that I think is supposed to do that, though I'm not a battery charger expert. Could you explain what 'fogging the cylinders' means - never heard of that before. Thanks __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com Author of fast-paced, sci-fi thrillers.

10-26-2007	#4
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,609	Re: Winter Storage? Fogging the cylinders, sorry about that boatspeak We would pull the plugs and squirt a shot of BoeShield T-9 protectant into each cyl. One cyl at a time, a good squirt and rotate the motor a coupla revolutions and so on till all eight were done....then put the plugs back in & go have a beer! In theory, as boats are usually stored out side, ya don't want rust forming on the rings or bores....I suppose with our motors that's not an issue though...come to think of it....which I clearly did not! Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

10-26-2007	#5
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,534	Re: Winter Storage? Added information - the weather here means I won't be able to get on the road again until around March/April. So a duration of about 5 months. __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com Author of fast-paced, sci-fi thrillers.

10-26-2007	#7
gbrtng Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio area Posts: 1,177	Re: Winter Storage? Fresh StaBil (it has a 2-year shelf life too) in the fuel and disconnect the battery. Charge the battery the day before you plan to restart. Oil change at your option. Stay warm ! __________________ “Buy the best example of what you want, and pay whatever it takes. That way, you cry only once.” ~ Bruce Meyer

10-26-2007	#10
tf95ZR1 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 1,454	Re: Winter Storage? Not drive your Z's for 5 months? How do you all do it year after year? Why do it year after year? What to do to prepare for winter? MOVE SOUTH! WEST! Then all you have to prepare for is fire soot in the air. And earthquakes. And drivebys.