I read an article that said to raise the car just enough to take the weight
off the tires but not to lift it all the way up - rust may build up on the
shock/strut pistons. Makes sense.
Remember to also change your oil and I would disconnect the battery and put
an occassional charge to it.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Boone" <gboone@sisna.com>
To: "Datsun Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2002 1:25 AM
Subject: Winter storage suggestions
> Hey roadster groupies,
> I thought I might make a couple of suggestions for those that don't
> drive their roadsters for a few winter months. I'm sure many already
> know this stuff already.
>
> You should set your car up on jack stands high enough to get all the
> tires off the ground. This will prevent the sidewalls of your tires
> from cracking. Even a new set of tires will crack if not driven for a
> few months if the weight of the car is left on them. I don't know
> exactly why this happens, but I've seen it lots. If someone knows why
> this happens, I'd like to hear it.
>
> Second, put fuel stabilizer in your gas tank and run the engine long
> enough so it reaches the carbs. It keeps the gasoline from turning into
> varnish and gum and helps with moisture-caused problems.
>
> There are a few other things like putting your whole car in a big
> plastic vacuum bag, but that is beyond the scope of my message. :-)
>
> Gary Boone
> '70 SRL311-13767
> WyCROC
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