That’s something that always makes me nervous. I hear people talk about it at shows all the time and I just cringe. Batteries aren’t designed to have that hooked to them for months or years. Even the most expensive automatic trickle charger needs to be disconnected and reconnected. It’s just not a good idea to “set it and leave it” with those.
I’m on the fence on this one. Depends on how long it’s being stored. If for a short time then enough to keep the fuel pump submerged is good. Keeps moisture out of the unit. For long term storage, use race fuel or non ethanol gas with stabilizer. And there again I would only fill it half way. If it sits for years, it’s best to drop the tank and inspect before putting it back into service or driving it. That’s a non issue when it sits for a short time. Like 3-6 months. I do know of people being concerned about condensation forming on the exposed metal surface of the tank in a swift temperature change. That’s why you hear people say to fill the tank up. I’ve never done that but I do keep at least 1/2 a tank in them with stabilizer and they don’t sit for more than 4 months between driving stints.
@@PuristMotorsports 4 months max for me before I get it out and go through the gears. I also make sure I use non ethanol when I’m not sure when I’m going to start it again…. I do use a trickle charger on the fox but maybe I will just pull the negative like you mentioned. Thanks for the vid!
Anything need to be done in terms of starting in the spring after 6-7 month sitting, or can you just start it up? I’ve read something about pulling the fuel pump fuse and turning it over without actually starting to move some oil around first. Thoughts?
That’s not a bad thought at all. Removing the fuel pump relay and turning it over to get oil back into the top of the engine is something I have done. It’s something I do on fresh built motors or ones where the motor has been pulled out for a restoration. But I have a distributor adapted to a. 1/4” drive socket to be able to spin the oil pump driveshaft and push oil through the motor before starting it.
@@PuristMotorsports Read some references that holding the gas peddle to the floor on some modern fuel injected cars will essentially achieve the same thing? Appreciate the response.
Hey I have a question,,, I have a car,, that’s not put together yet only had engine and transmission in it,, it’s a project car,, im gonna keep it in storage for the winter,, what should I dooo!!?
What does bad gas smell like? I own 89-342 and it's been sitting since 2011. I did drive it 4 years ago to our new house which was only about a mile from our old house. I got it started about a month ago, ran it for about 10 minutes.
Hey guys Military family going to hawaii for 3 yrs and my rt is totally illegal there. Any tips on what i can do when storing? I plan on storing in a inside unit. Would love some pointers. Thank you!
Is the facility heated and cooled? That’s a huge factor. Changing out fluids when you return is a good idea. Coolant, brake fluid, and oil. One thing rodents don’t like are dryer sheets and Irish spring soap. Those can be placed in the car in various places to deter any furry creatures looking for a home. Non ethanol fuel with stabilizer is your best bet for storage. Non ethanol Race fuel is the best. It keeps longer. Truthfully the biggest factor is that you’re already thinking about it. Temperature swings are a big deal. Heated and cooled facilities would be best and easiest on the car’s components. There are some other videos to watch too. I think Hagerty has a couple. Check those out as we tried to talk through all the points but there are others with great info too. Safe travels and thank you for your service! We greatly appreciate it!! 👏👏🙌
so your not recommending starting the car up every 4 to 6 weeks and letting the fluids circulate? I plan on not driving this car for a few months. what do you think? it's a mopar
That increases the chance to hurt the exhaust with moisture sitting in it and corrosion forming from the inside out. I’ve removed the fuel injector relay and cranked it over to watch oil pressure form just to get oil into the top of the motor. Carbed cars you can disconnect the coil to do the same thing. Use a fuel stabilizer if you’re only going to store it for 3-4 months. Hopefully that helps.
I’ve got a 22 gt500 I bought last oct, I told the dealer to not fill it up but they did , I never drove it, but the gas is probably gonna go bad soon, should I have it drained by the dealer and fill it with a ethanol free 91 gas, I’m not planning it drive it for a while, maybe 2-3 years and I want to keep it under 10 miles on the odometer . Any advise storing it this long safely?
I sent your question to Mark. He advised draining/siphoning the gas out. It will definitely not last 3 years. Even non ethanol gas will go bad with stability additives at 3 years.
@@PuristMotorsports yea ford is gonna send someone to drain it because there’s anti siphoning in it, but I’m just trying to figure out the best protocol after they drain it, highest I’ve seen is a 91 octane at Home Depot non ethanol…. Should I drain it and keep only a half gallon or fill it up?
I love how honest the dog is
Great info Bob and Mark. Thank you for taking the time to supply us with these informative videos!
You’re welcome sir. Just doing what we do. Yacking a lot about cars. 😂
Lots of good points, especially the one about not leaving battery tenders plugged in constantly.
That’s something that always makes me nervous. I hear people talk about it at shows all the time and I just cringe. Batteries aren’t designed to have that hooked to them for months or years. Even the most expensive automatic trickle charger needs to be disconnected and reconnected. It’s just not a good idea to “set it and leave it” with those.
Great points! But what about fuel levels when storing. Some say keep in low and some say keep it full when stored.
I’m on the fence on this one. Depends on how long it’s being stored. If for a short time then enough to keep the fuel pump submerged is good. Keeps moisture out of the unit. For long term storage, use race fuel or non ethanol gas with stabilizer. And there again I would only fill it half way. If it sits for years, it’s best to drop the tank and inspect before putting it back into service or driving it. That’s a non issue when it sits for a short time. Like 3-6 months. I do know of people being concerned about condensation forming on the exposed metal surface of the tank in a swift temperature change. That’s why you hear people say to fill the tank up. I’ve never done that but I do keep at least 1/2 a tank in them with stabilizer and they don’t sit for more than 4 months between driving stints.
@@PuristMotorsports 4 months max for me before I get it out and go through the gears. I also make sure I use non ethanol when I’m not sure when I’m going to start it again…. I do use a trickle charger on the fox but maybe I will just pull the negative like you mentioned. Thanks for the vid!
@@robertknee2409Ethanol gas is all that’s available in some regions, and likely all regions not too long from now.
superb advice Bob
Anything need to be done in terms of starting in the spring after 6-7 month sitting, or can you just start it up? I’ve read something about pulling the fuel pump fuse and turning it over without actually starting to move some oil around first. Thoughts?
That’s not a bad thought at all. Removing the fuel pump relay and turning it over to get oil back into the top of the engine is something I have done. It’s something I do on fresh built motors or ones where the motor has been pulled out for a restoration. But I have a distributor adapted to a. 1/4” drive socket to be able to spin the oil pump driveshaft and push oil through the motor before starting it.
@@PuristMotorsports Read some references that holding the gas peddle to the floor on some modern fuel injected cars will essentially achieve the same thing? Appreciate the response.
Hey I have a question,,, I have a car,, that’s not put together yet only had engine and transmission in it,, it’s a project car,, im gonna keep it in storage for the winter,, what should I dooo!!?
Thanks for the info
What does bad gas smell like? I own 89-342 and it's been sitting since 2011. I did drive it 4 years ago to our new house which was only about a mile from our old house. I got it started about a month ago, ran it for about 10 minutes.
It will smell like turpentine. It’s a distinct smell. And it may burn but it will cause the motor to run real rough and be way down on power.
Hey guys Military family going to hawaii for 3 yrs and my rt is totally illegal there. Any tips on what i can do when storing? I plan on storing in a inside unit. Would love some pointers. Thank you!
Is the facility heated and cooled? That’s a huge factor. Changing out fluids when you return is a good idea. Coolant, brake fluid, and oil. One thing rodents don’t like are dryer sheets and Irish spring soap. Those can be placed in the car in various places to deter any furry creatures looking for a home. Non ethanol fuel with stabilizer is your best bet for storage. Non ethanol Race fuel is the best. It keeps longer. Truthfully the biggest factor is that you’re already thinking about it. Temperature swings are a big deal. Heated and cooled facilities would be best and easiest on the car’s components. There are some other videos to watch too. I think Hagerty has a couple. Check those out as we tried to talk through all the points but there are others with great info too. Safe travels and thank you for your service! We greatly appreciate it!! 👏👏🙌
so your not recommending starting the car up every 4 to 6 weeks and letting the fluids circulate? I plan on not driving this car for a few months. what do you think? it's a mopar
That increases the chance to hurt the exhaust with moisture sitting in it and corrosion forming from the inside out. I’ve removed the fuel injector relay and cranked it over to watch oil pressure form just to get oil into the top of the motor. Carbed cars you can disconnect the coil to do the same thing. Use a fuel stabilizer if you’re only going to store it for 3-4 months. Hopefully that helps.
I’ve got a 22 gt500 I bought last oct, I told the dealer to not fill it up but they did , I never drove it, but the gas is probably gonna go bad soon, should I have it drained by the dealer and fill it with a ethanol free 91 gas, I’m not planning it drive it for a while, maybe 2-3 years and I want to keep it under 10 miles on the odometer . Any advise storing it this long safely?
I sent your question to Mark. He advised draining/siphoning the gas out. It will definitely not last 3 years. Even non ethanol gas will go bad with stability additives at 3 years.
@@PuristMotorsports yea ford is gonna send someone to drain it because there’s anti siphoning in it, but I’m just trying to figure out the best protocol after they drain it, highest I’ve seen is a 91 octane at Home Depot non ethanol…. Should I drain it and keep only a half gallon or fill it up?
You may get differing opinions on this but I would leave it empty if you don’t plan to drive it at all.