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<DIV>Hi Andy,</DIV>
<DIV>I had the impression I should always fill the tank to minimize the air
above the petrol and avoid the condensation. I even used the “posh” Super brand
that is said to have no added ethanol <IMG class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile"
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it may be only good for BBQ starter by next year. </DIV>
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<DIV>Yes, the car is on 4 stands, and plugs back in loosely. Thanks for the good
suggestions of other things I had not thought to do. Normally, I have no
particular problems with 5 months off the road for winter but this time it will
be closer to a year and a half. </DIV>
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<DIV>Cheer, Jeff</DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>Andy H. wrote:</B></DIV>
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face=Arial>Hi
Jeff,<BR> Here
are some suggestions I have used to good effect:<BR><BR>- Best to drain the
petrol, it does not keep well anyway if there is any in the tank over winter it
will cause humidity to collect on the surfaces above the level of liquid which
will cause rust on the inside of the tank, which will get sucked into the carb
and gum up the ports etc. The tank will deteriorate as well and if this happens
regularly it will cause pinhole petrol leaks.<BR>- I'd put axle stands under
each wheel and lift the tyres of the ground, thus protecting the tyres from
having flat surfaces and vibrations, and also quickening tyre ageing due to
stretching of the sidewalls for long periods.<BR>- Lower tyre pressures
(including spare) to keep them in good nick and slow ageing.<BR>- Might be worth
removing fuses to avoid any tarnishing between contacts and electrical oddities
just when you don't want it!<BR>- Allow air to flow through the car to stop any
humidity spoiling all materials and leaving markings all over glass that can be
hard to remove.<BR>- Leave plugs screwed loosely into the head cylinder, stops
dust and grit etc. falling in, and keeps threads clean.<BR>- Give the screen
seals a rubber protection treatment to stop them going hard and
cracking/splitting etc.<BR>- Lightly grease wheel nut threads.<BR>- If using
mechanical distributor points; open the points and insert clean thin card or
plastic between the surfaces then let them close against it, keeps them good for
the restart when needed (don't forget to remove it again when putting Mini back
into service!)<BR><BR>Before using the Mini again, remove rear brake drums to
check the the brake slave cylinders have not started leaking.<BR><BR>Enough to
keep you busy for a while.<BR><BR>Bye...Andy in
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