I will be leaving for Germany to stay at least 2 years next month. I will not be taking one my trucks with me, and it will be placed in storage while I am away. What all should be done to store it properly? I have never had to do this before so I am completely lost on this one. It has a 327 and a 4 spd manual trans. I was told to drain all the fluids, disconnect the battery and pull the wheels/ tires off or jack the truck up on stands to keep weight off the new tires I just bought. If I do need to drain all the fluids, does that mean ALL the fluids? Radiator, motor, p/s, trans, rear diff, brakes, fuel tank? I want the least amount of trouble to get it going once I get back. Thanks again, DOOCE
I wouldnt drain all fluids. Maybe the gas. Then you would have to also pull the carb out and drain it aswell. Old Gas gets moldy. Definately do something for the tires. Fact, they will get flat spots on them from sitting. Good luck!!!
I also recommend just the gas. The other stuff should stay so there is lubrication present. Antifreeze should stay to protect cooling system.
actually you want to top off all the fluids. fill the gas tank and put some lucas fuel stabilizer in there. jack the thing up and put it on stands. lay a tarp on the ground under the vehicle. remove the battery. cover it.
I agree with all the above here. Gas does not go moldy? It can go stale and or turn to a varnish substance, at least I have heard that but never witnessed it. I have my cars parked years at a time and I change the oil before parked, top off the fluids .When I refire the car , I dont touch the gas and crank for about 30 seconds to get the oil flowing and then pump the pedal a couple times and they fire right up.
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