Harvey Tank Posted January 17, 2011 Report Posted January 17, 2011 hi folks. how often do you all go out in the shop, and start up your pride and joy and worm it up in these cold nasty winter months? I try starting my P20 at least once a week. not only to keep all the inerts well lubed, but to just to set in her and hear it purrrrrr. Quote
Young Ed Posted January 17, 2011 Report Posted January 17, 2011 I don't even do as much as Shel does. I hook the battery back up and crank them back up. The only time either my coupe or pickup didn't start was the one year my choke cable broke on the pickup. The one winter my float sank in the coupe but it still started-just didn't run very well! Quote
1940plymouth Posted January 17, 2011 Report Posted January 17, 2011 Being that the Plymouth is in the garage, I still start her up every two to three weeks to let her run, plus I back her out of the garage and use the brakes to stop to keep the wheel cylinders lubed and working. If the roads are dry and realativity free of salt, I will even take her our for a short cruise, just to make the winter seem that much shorter. Quote
greg g Posted January 17, 2011 Report Posted January 17, 2011 Nope, just discinnect the battery, put a full charge in it and leave till spring. Quote
Frank Elder Posted January 17, 2011 Report Posted January 17, 2011 Don't short runs and cold weather startups contribute to more carbon and sludge in the engine due to the engine not getting "up" to the proper operating temperature, thus trapping excess condensation inside the block passages? Quote
aero3113 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Posted January 17, 2011 Don't short runs and cold weather startups contribute to more carbon and sludge in the engine due to the engine not getting "up" to the proper operating temperature, thus trapping excess condensation inside the block passages? Plus it can lead to exhaust system failure. Just make sure you get the car up to full operating temperature and blow out the moisture that builds up in the exhaust. Quote
MarkAubuchon Posted January 17, 2011 Report Posted January 17, 2011 Fuel stabilizer, wash them real good, cover them up and wait for the cold and snow to go away Quote
Rodney Bullock Posted January 17, 2011 Report Posted January 17, 2011 I wish I could just leave my car alone. with the Plymouth I get lonely. I have the habit of starting the car in the worst condition possible. When it is very very cold. I want to see if it will start. Like Bob If the road is salt free I will drive it. I always let it run until it's at the operating temp. My favorite move....turn the heat on and listen to the radio:rolleyes: Quote
Niel Hoback Posted January 17, 2011 Report Posted January 17, 2011 Like you, Rodney, I just can't leave it alone. Its gotta go out too, just like me. I enjoy the looks from people in parking lots when I go somewhere. Many have a comment of some kind. I usually just say "yeah, six volts is plenty to do the job". Quote
1940plymouth Posted January 18, 2011 Report Posted January 18, 2011 Niel and Rodney, you said it better than I did:) Quote
JohnS48plm Posted January 18, 2011 Report Posted January 18, 2011 My car goes into the garage in Nov. I put stabilizer in the tank, run the engine for a few minutes and shut it off til spring. I also disconnect and charge the battery and I pump the brakes every couple of weeks. JohnS Quote
Charlie Olson Posted January 18, 2011 Report Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) Well, if the weather isn't too harsh, I usually put on my shorts, tee shirt and flip flops and bravely drive PLYWOOD all over the Valley of the Sun, hoping that I don't get even that one drop of rain on the windshield. One morning it was so cold, that I actually had to drive PLYWOOD with the windows closed. Almost didn't think I was going to make it back home safely. I am just not used to driving PLYWOOD with out my arm resting on the door, out of the window. Picture is from Christmas 2010, when it got down to a bone chilling 52 degrees. Edited January 18, 2011 by Charlie Olson Quote
james curl Posted January 18, 2011 Report Posted January 18, 2011 Beautiful sunny day, 60 degrees out,took my 48 P-15 out for a short 50 mile run up the freeway and back home this afternoon to take some books to a friend. Quote
55 Fargo Posted January 19, 2011 Report Posted January 19, 2011 Even here in upper midwest, Manitoba, Canada, I take the car out, let her run, and warm up, have a ride down the gravel road if is dry. I do not go into Town or on the highway, as to avoid salt, slush and other cars this time of the year. Here is a pic from a couple of days ago, let her warm up good that day.... Quote
Captain Neon Posted January 19, 2011 Report Posted January 19, 2011 In November, I go to the petrol dealer, add fuel stabiliser & isopropanol, top off the tank, put car in garage, disconnect battery, and cover. I don't re-start again until the low is above freezing for an entire week, and there is a good rain to wash all of the salt and grit off the roads. Then I remove the cover, spray carburetor cleaner in to the carburetor, jump w/ 12v and crank her back to life. The actual date is dependent on where I happen to be living. In Minnesota, it may not be until May. In Arkansas, I was actually out on the road the very end of February. In northern Missouri, I actually went out for supper in my '46 more door on St. Patrick's Day. Very much looking forward to visiting an Irish pub in my car this year for St. Patrick's Day. I'll do my best not to start any brawls as I drink an O'Doul's decked head to toe in orange. Quote
Harvey Tank Posted January 19, 2011 Author Report Posted January 19, 2011 well! we have some pros and cones here. some good thoughts. I guess I'll still go out and start her up. and I do bring motor up to operating temp. I filled the gas tank full of none ethanol, and add stabiliser. I still like hear her purrrr. Quote
Niel Hoback Posted January 19, 2011 Report Posted January 19, 2011 Aye, Cap'n Neon. Lift one for Good King Billy! Quote
james curl Posted January 19, 2011 Report Posted January 19, 2011 Captain Neon, I have read that if you are running the 10% ethanol gas you should not add isopropyl alcohol to you tank. Because now you have even more alcohol to adsorb more water into your tank while the car sits. Quote
40plyrod Posted January 19, 2011 Report Posted January 19, 2011 My car goes into the garage in Nov. I put stabilizer in the tank, run the engine for a few minutes and shut it off til spring. I also disconnect and charge the battery and I pump the brakes every couple of weeks. JohnS Me too execpt the pumping the brakes part, but every couple of weeks I find myself sitting behind the wheel thinking or making vrooom vrooom noises:D Quote
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