Winterizing Tips

Ed Fernandez · 11-27-2016, 11:39 PM

FWIW I used to just run the carb dry. Never added anti freeze but I had an engine block heater and the engine stayed at 80-100 degrees all winter here in NJ. I also turned on the water pump a few times a month and had the battery (a redtop Optima) in a battry tender. Did this for 12 years.

Ed Wright · 11-28-2016, 12:47 AM

If I'm not going through the engine (never happens) I would fog my cylinders with Marvel Mystery Oil. I always pump all the C11 out of my fuel cel, pick the car up on my 2 post lift,p to pull the fuel lines off the pump underneath to insure it is all drained, and pull the rockers to unload the valve springs. I keep it up far enough to keep weight off the springs & tires. Also drain the coolant, and run a little Marvel Mystery Oil through the water pump, and fuel pump.
I don't have all the answers, but this has worked for me. Hope this helps.
Merry Christmas!

Mike Delahanty · 11-28-2016, 09:28 PM

I have the opportunity to work with a number of race engine builders around the country and have found that a number of them use LPS2 to fog engines when they come off the dyno. This also works well to fog an engine for storage

11-27-2016, 11:39 PM	#1
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Winterizing Tips FWIW I used to just run the carb dry. Never added anti freeze but I had an engine block heater and the engine stayed at 80-100 degrees all winter here in NJ. I also turned on the water pump a few times a month and had the battery (a redtop Optima) in a battry tender. Did this for 12 years. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

11-28-2016, 12:47 AM	#2
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Winterizing Tips If I'm not going through the engine (never happens) I would fog my cylinders with Marvel Mystery Oil. I always pump all the C11 out of my fuel cel, pick the car up on my 2 post lift,p to pull the fuel lines off the pump underneath to insure it is all drained, and pull the rockers to unload the valve springs. I keep it up far enough to keep weight off the springs & tires. Also drain the coolant, and run a little Marvel Mystery Oil through the water pump, and fuel pump. I don't have all the answers, but this has worked for me. Hope this helps. Merry Christmas! __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

11-28-2016, 09:28 PM	#3
Mike Delahanty VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,201 Likes: 0 Liked 276 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Winterizing Tips I have the opportunity to work with a number of race engine builders around the country and have found that a number of them use LPS2 to fog engines when they come off the dyno. This also works well to fog an engine for storage __________________ Been racing Stock and S/S cars since 1973.

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