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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by unethikl,Aug 13 2010, 08:05 AM
best possible way would be to get someone start and idle the w/ little rev time to time, but if that's not possible, I think you're going the right way. But I wouldn't top off the tank tho.
absolutely NOT that is the worst thing you can do, you will not be getting things hot enough to get rid of the moisture and just making it worse. Find someone to drive it sometimes or let it sit.
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 06:25 AM
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Well, back in north america. May go down and take it out of storage today and fire it up. Any last min suggestions before starting it up?
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 06:31 AM
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no.. but the anticipation is KILLING me
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 06:33 AM
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^ not saying there is nothing to do, I just have no experience in this.
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by mdawson
Well, back in north america. May go down and take it out of storage today and fire it up. Any last min suggestions before starting it up?

I cant believe this thread was bumped for a reason that would cause me to not lock it.
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by mdawson
Well, back in north america. May go down and take it out of storage today and fire it up. Any last min suggestions before starting it up?
After my car sat for about four months, my clutch wouldn't disengage - probably air got in the line somehow. After a clutch line flush, everything was fine. Therefore, I'd recommend having some brake fluid on hand just in case you need to do the brakes or clutch.
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by mdawson
Well, back in north america. May go down and take it out of storage today and fire it up. Any last min suggestions before starting it up?
Keep in mind it might stall on first startup. Give in a moment and re-start.
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 11:23 AM
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charged up the battery, took out all the rags from any holes creatures might get into and fired up no problem. put some air in the tires and good to go. Thanks everyone who posted with suggestions.
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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Nice.
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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Good to hear. Any plans to change the oil or gas, etc.?
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