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Old May 17, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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Is it ok to store a Z with a Built motor for a couple months? I know everything electrical will be fine but I'm curious about the motor.
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Old May 17, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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NOOOOOOOOOOOO, it's going to catch fire!!
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Old May 17, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by redline350ZZ
Is it ok to store a Z with a Built motor for a couple months? I know everything electrical will be fine but I'm curious about the motor.
Yes it should be fine, if you can start it and let it warm up every few weeks or so that would be ideal. If you're going to store it for a long period of time avoid storing it with an excessive amount of fuel so it doesent have a chance to go bad .

An engine is an engine, built or not.
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Old May 18, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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+1 on the fuel. Also, remove/disconnect the battery if possible.
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Old May 18, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by IntenseFab
Yes it should be fine, if you can start it and let it warm up every few weeks or so that would be ideal. If you're going to store it for a long period of time avoid storing it with an excessive amount of fuel so it doesent have a chance to go bad .

An engine is an engine, built or not.
Actually, I was under the impression that storing with a full tank of fuel was best. Having air in the tank causes the fuel to go bad.
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Old May 18, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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Isn't there stuff you can pour into the gas tank to keep the gas from going bad?
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Old May 18, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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Isn't there stuff you can pour into the gas tank to keep the gas from going bad?
Sta-bil <sp>
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Old May 18, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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the pistons will spontaneously combust if not heat cycled at least once per month







just kidding, it'll be fine
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Old May 18, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by failsafe306
Sta-bil <sp>
Correct
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Old May 18, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zDCalb
the pistons will spontaneously combust if not heat cycled at least once per month

just kidding, it'll be fine

LoL, I'm just kinda bummed that I have not been able to run this motor yet and the car is apart while I get some plugs for the oil feed and return lines so that I can start the car again.
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Old May 18, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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For a "couple" of months you have nothing to worry bout--fuel additive would be nice, full tank is best, disconnect the Battery---be good to trickle it
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