Re: Have not started my Charger since October.....
[Re: 70Duster]
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01/10/11 05:39 PM
01/10/11 05:39 PM
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YO7_A66
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I agree with the above. I let mine set for three to four months with the same issue. I charge my battery, then I crank for 5 seconds then stop for 5 seconds. Then I will do that a couple of times. Then apply the gas pedal a couple of times and see if she fires up. If not, then I crank it for another 5 seconds and try and start her up again. It usually takes 4-5 times or so but by the time she fires, the oil is where it needs to be. This way the oil starts circulating while the fresh fuel gets pushed into the carb.
1970 YO7 A66 [Canadian Export] F8 Challenger 340 (Currently in shop for stroker assy.)
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Re: Have not started my Charger since October.....
[Re: repad]
#901258
01/10/11 05:45 PM
01/10/11 05:45 PM
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RapidRobert
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You might not notice the diff but I'd fog the cyls w WD40 or something similar. Wouldn't take much time & I think combustion drys the walls and I am overly picky but you do have alot invested in your eng and being picky lets me sleep better at night (even it it doesn't do much good) & I'd {as said} also drill prime it . Who knows if a # of dry starts would let the leakdown rate get excessive in 5 years as opposed to 8
live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth
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Re: Have not started my Charger since October.....
[Re: 62maxwgn]
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01/10/11 06:33 PM
01/10/11 06:33 PM
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DaytonaTurbo
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It's only 4 mo. My bird has sat for 6mo each year for 18 yrs and is the same as it was back in 92.
Same here, been storing by car for 5-6 months every winter for the last 8 years. All I ever to when I go fire it up is give it a shot of gas down the carb and hit the key. Finally tore the engine apart on it this year, no unusual wear.
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Re: Have not started my Charger since October.....
[Re: DaytonaTurbo]
#901261
01/10/11 06:36 PM
01/10/11 06:36 PM
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RapidRobert
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Yeah your (both) right should be no prob
live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth
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Re: Have not started my Charger since October.....
[Re: stubbs300 ]
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01/11/11 08:48 PM
01/11/11 08:48 PM
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goldduster318
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Unless you're going to go for a drive on that start, don't bother. Letting it idle won't get it warm enough to boil the condensation out of the oil.
I also agree, crank until you have fuel and let her rip. My lawnmower has aluminum cylinder walls, was made in 1973, has never been rebuilt and is still fine...and those are splash oiled and started at full throttle every time.
'70 Duster 470hp 340/T56 Magnum/8 3/4 3.23 Sure-Grip
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Re: Have not started my Charger since October.....
[Re: Blakcharger440]
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01/14/11 10:48 PM
01/14/11 10:48 PM
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Mr71Bee
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Duuuude, what have you been up to? That is too fine a car to bee sitting for so long! What weight oil you running in the crankcase? Running 20-50? I would be sure i was at least 50 outside. Cold temps and that oil will be like mole-asses in your crankcase. It will not flow so well. Not a good thing for the bearings. 10-40 is a 10-4. Unless its like 10 degrees outside or something. I would crank it a bit, pump the gas and fire it up. I start mine after sitting all winter that way, but do try to get it to 40 to 50. It warms faster and I get less chance of fuel puddling in my cold manifold. (No ex crossover) I would not be too concerned, but if you are concerned about building pressure, pull the distibutor and prime it...or pull the plugs and spin with no load. Dallas
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Re: Have not started my Charger since October.....
[Re: Blakcharger440]
#901270
01/16/11 09:25 AM
01/16/11 09:25 AM
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MoparforLife
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I have not started my 70 Charger RT since Oct.2010 Shouldnt there still be some oil on the cylinders so that i can just fire it up now instead of shooting some oil into the cylinders before firing it up?
My combo is 512RB with Aluminum heads,950HP carb with 10.5 comp. I will probably have to prime my carb because I am sure all of the fuel has probably drained back and I routinely have to do that even if it sat for just a couple of days.
Start it and drive. Lots of vehicles sit that long or longer and are started and driven with no thought to it. Not a big deal.
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Re: Have not started my Charger since October.....
[Re: MoparforLife]
#901271
01/16/11 10:57 AM
01/16/11 10:57 AM
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4BBodies
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If it is stored inside, the moisture levels are much lower than if it was outside. So if it has been sitting less than 6 months, it is probably fine. Crank it over once in awhile, to take the load off of valve springs, which will also open a different cylinder to the air. I have several vehicles I run through the winter, off and on, and after 20 years I have had few issues. The biggest are usually fuel related, not with the block or oiling. This new gas sucks, and sitting can really cause problems. There have been numerous threads on sta-bil etc., (which I use) but as far as harm to the engine from sitting a few months? Don't worry about it, run it and drive it as often as permissable. Here is a test I did in the past, when I was worried about similar things.........I took a bare piece of sheetmetal, and stuck it under the hood of a car to see if it would flash rust. It never did, in like a year.........God, I love my shop!
Last edited by 4BBodies; 01/16/11 10:58 AM.
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