Why the full tank of fuel?
Wont it just deteriorate over the next few months?
I reckon it's a good time to bleed your brakes , to remove any moisture that
the fluid has absorbed...it's when they sit that the water has a chance to
pit wheel/master cylinders.
>From: Tomsjetta@aol.com
>Reply-To: Tomsjetta@aol.com
>To: spridgets@autox.team.net
>Subject: The Wintry Midget
>Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 00:16:37 EST
>
>I am aware that there are guides out there regarding winter storage of our
>LBC's, but I'm not sure if I'm in a unique situation or not. This will be
>my
>first winter with my Midget, and I want to make sure I take good care of
>her.
>
>First of all, I live in CT, and it has been getting cold, so I have not
>been
>driving her much at all. For the past few weeks, I've taken her for a spin
>once a week. Except for the last time, she started up on the first try, and
>has driven as good as any other time. The car had a new battery installed
>in
>August, and that was the last time the oil was changed.
>
>The gasket on the valve cover is shot, and is clearly leaking oil. I have
>the
>gasket, but no torque wrench. I do not want to tighten it too hard. Plus, I
>am afraid the throttle cord will snap since it goes right over the valve
>cover. I know that for a couple bucks my mechanic will do it right, with no
>hassle.
>
>My garage is nothing to brag about. It's been standing since 1940, and has
>no
>electricity. A loft covers half the front end, so I can't fully open the
>hood; with no light in there, it wouldn't matter anyways. At this point,
>all
>I'm making sure of is that the car sits with a full tank of gas.
>
>Obviously, once the snow starts falling, I will stop taking the car out.
>Given my limitations, what should I do with the car-anything? In the very
>least, I'd like to start her up for a while once every weekend. MG World
>says
>to keep the hood and trunk open to allow for air passage. I can't do that
>with the trunk, since the light would drain the battery. Also, they
>recommend
>having the top up, but not latched. Should I do this?
>
>I realize I don't have the perfect home for my car, but it's all I've got.
>And no, before you ask, I do not have a cover, and yes, I am noticing some
>dust accumulation.
>
>So list, let's hear what you have to say to this mechanically simple
>man....
>
>Tom
>78 Midget
>Drafty garage, no electricity, no cover, no tools, 400 yards from Long
>Island
>Sound.
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