Full gas tank, with StaBil or equivalent in the gas. Reduces
evaporation/fumes.
Fog the cylinders with storebought stuff, or just squirt in some oil and
turn the engine over by hand a few times.
Disconnect batteries. Keep accessible for occasional charging.
Jackstands under the frame at the wishbones forward and at the front
ends of the leaf springs.
Clean the interior well, then use mothballs inside to keep out moths,
cats, mice and other pests.
Check antifreeze %, and change it if its more than two years old.
Spray all underside with WD40 or anything else that will keep off moist
air.
Touch up any dings in the paint.
Stuff oily rag into tailpipe, and wrap saran wrap around the carb
intakes.
That's about all I do; others may have more and better thoughts.
Bob
On Mon, 1 Sep 1997 14:33:42 -0400 (EDT) bk996@freenet.carleton.ca (Eric
R. Stephen) writes:
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>To all (especially those with experience in the soon to be frozen
>north)!
>
>Would anyone pass on to me (and other readers) how they would suggest
>an
>old lbc (1960 MGA 1600) should be properly put up for the winter (ie.
>drain gas tank, oil in cylinders?). I plan on removing the tyres, so
>I
>would appreciate any advice on where the best spots to place the car
>jack
>supports? I know its early and I still look forward to a couple of
>months additional driving (now that the heater is working again),
>however,
>it never hurts to be somewhat prepared for the inevitable!
>
>Cheers,
>
>
>--
> ' ' ' Great is the truth and mighty above all
>things;
> ( o o ) It endureth and is always strong;
><---ooO---(_)---Ooo---> It liveth and conquereth for ever more;
>......Eric The more thou searchest, the more thou shalt
>marvel.
>
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