I may need to store my 84 GT 5.0 for about 12 months, untouched. I'm trying to decide if this is feasible, or if I would save a lot of headache later by having someone at least start and run it every month, or so. There have been times when I've let the car sit for about 2 months and other than a weak battery, it was OK. Below are my thoughts/questions.
1) Battery - put Battery Tender on it to maintain charge. Is this ok for 12 months? Leave it connected to the car's electrical system, or disconnect?
2) Tires - put the car on jack stands to avoid flat-spotting the tires.
3) Interior- T-tops on and windows up, put a few fresh desiccant bags in plastic buckets in the interior. I don't have a mouse problem, but may still put in some traps in the storage area near the car.
4) Brakes - not sure what to do here. I've heard that if the brakes sit unused for too long, they freeze up.
5) A/C - last year I replaced all line seals and put in new R-12. The compressor is original, untouched. Are the seals likely to leak due to no use?
6) Gas tank - this is where I'm starting to worry. Should I try to drain it completely? How should I do that? Or can I just run it down close to empty and put in a few bottles of Stabil? What about remaining fuel in the tank supply and return lines?
7) Carburetor - I'm also worried about this. I rebuilt it a few years ago and it runs fine. I only drive the car a few hundred miles a year. Should I remove the carb and drain it? What about any remaining gasoline inside that may evaporate and leave residue?
Thanks for any comments.
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