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Post by ryanman3d on Oct 11, 2011 18:36:36 GMT -5
This was my first season and I'm gonna put the car a way for winter. Just wondering what I should do to the car/motor. Change oil no oil? Thanks for the input. Ryan
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Post by ron12 on Oct 11, 2011 21:02:09 GMT -5
I'm sure you will get all kind of different answers. I would never let the motor sit with no oil. I also flush with 2 cycle oil in gas before winter.
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Post by dirtbag on Oct 12, 2011 7:23:58 GMT -5
Change the oil and filter, Flush the fuel system with gas (Ron's idea of 2 cycle mix can't hurt either.), Turn the fuel pressure regulator spring so that no pressure is on the spring, Remove the plastic tank from the fuel cell and empty it out. Flush out the fuel cell with soap and water. Flush and rinse the fuel cell completely. Leave the fuel cell with the cap off and let it dry upside down over the winter, Charge and disconnect the battery, Remove the battery from the tach, Store the car with the weight off the of the axles.
I hope this helps you out. Good Luck.
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Post by ryanman3d on Oct 12, 2011 20:01:34 GMT -5
Thanks Ron and dirtbag it does help
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Post by hammerdownpower on Oct 13, 2011 15:23:49 GMT -5
Be careful with the 2 stroke mix. If there is any in the tank and you get tested you may not pass next year.
WD40 or an equivalent is a very good storing lube. Spray liberally into all fuel lines and the fuel pump/regulator. Remove the carb (plug the manifold) and drain the fuel out. Fill with WD40 or 2 stroke mix through the inlet pipe and store upside down.
Remove the spark plugs, spray fogging oil in the cylinders and turn the motor over a few times. Reinstall the spark plugs.
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Post by slingster on Oct 15, 2011 6:31:56 GMT -5
It's a slinger. What we do it let it just the way we used it last and stick it outside under the car port. Works perfect.
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Post by ghostthatneverlies on Oct 15, 2011 9:19:15 GMT -5
Listen to this guy, hes won a lot of races
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Post by slingster on Oct 16, 2011 8:00:59 GMT -5
Listen to this guy, hes won a lot of races Nope, never drove a slinger bud. How about you stop over the shop and talk there? Bet you wouldn't run your mouth then would you? We finished 6th in points this year and only ran 10 races so we must have done a thing or two right. Look at these cars. There's nothing special that needs to be done to them. Sure, do I really think it should be left in the rain to rust? No. But do you need to take it all apart and clean it before you store it away? I don't think so. Some people may have nothing else to do and that's fine. We have many other hobbies other than racing. This is just something to do on Friday nights. Go laugh about the dumbness at the track, eat a hot dog and have fun. It's not our life it's a hobby.
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Post by hammerdownpower on Oct 16, 2011 22:07:02 GMT -5
Guys get away with all kinds of crazy stuff. But i find that those who don't take care of their equipment are the ones having electrical demons and other strange problems that take alot of the eating hot dogs and having fun out of it and put the - ripping body panels off and changing parts all night into it. I've known plenty of people who left their cars out in the rain/ dirty from week to week that wonder why they aren't fast and think they have to cheat to win also.
To each his own though. I do what i do and others do what they do. I only have to worry about my own cars running to have fun racing.
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Post by dirtbag on Oct 17, 2011 6:53:11 GMT -5
Slingster - Don't listen to the Ghost he's a douche.
I don't have a life and I'm anal so I maintain the race car a little more than others. But we also have a lot inve$ted and I don't like wasting my money.
But like Brian said to each his own. If it works for you then don't stop.
Congrats on the top ten in points. Enjoy the winter.
Dennis Bettler
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Post by gennemo on Oct 17, 2011 13:30:18 GMT -5
If you dont take care of the fuel pump, regulator, chances are good next year you will be replacing those things, but maybe not till after you cant figure out why its getting hot beacuse of low pressure at the end of the straight away, the wiring connections should all be checked, inspection for cracks in the swing arm, bearings cleaned, theres lots to do, if you want to minimize problems . Shocks and springs checked, Most likely after doing everything you think you need, something will still come up, Ray nemeth
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Post by slingster on Oct 17, 2011 20:08:02 GMT -5
We generally atleast hose off the mud every week, and put a wrench on all chassis nuts and bolts to make sure they're tight. After every event it gets a new quart of royal purple oil and a new filter. That's cheap $10 insurance. Every 2-3 races or more often it gets a new fuel filter. That's cheap $.75 insurance. We always keep an eye out for stress cracks. Fuel pump and regulator havent been touched in 2 years. And that's one of the little square pump. But winterizing........ we don't do that.
And thanks Dennis. I think we could have easy got top 3 if we attended every race. Just that the racing is so bad lately on Fridays at borgers that we are fed up with it. So we just let it sit. Might come to the sling bang though.
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Post by jswracing on Sept 27, 2012 11:36:25 GMT -5
old post I know but this was also my first year and was curious what others do. Guess I'm just like dirtbag, I'm anal and don't have a life, I plan to flush the fuel system with gas, pull the plugs and fogg the pistons, then wrap the carb and engine in oily rags for storage and then strip the car down, check every nut and bolt, check every component, get the shocks tested/rated and the springs too, clean everything, touch up the paint, replace what needs to be and then put it all back together so hopefully I've learned enough to not ride around in last next april, LOL, enjoy your winter guys.
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Post by dirtbag on Sept 27, 2012 11:48:38 GMT -5
Guess I'm just like dirtbag, I'm anal and don't have a life Dude: I represent that remark! ;D I don't think you need to go as far as the oily rags on the engine and carbs. That's even a little over the top for us "anal no lifers" The rest of your description was pretty much spot on though. One other area to pay some attention to is the wiring harness and switches. Check connections for frayed or stripped wires, Corrosion on the switches, Pay some attention to the battery and the cables too. I don't know where your from but there is still plenty of racing left. Borger's plans to run until it snows and even after that. Snydersville every Friday, Selinsgrove October 14 and Path Valley November 10 & 11. Short "off" season and it's AC! February 1 & 2. Good Luck.
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Post by jswracing on Sept 27, 2012 12:07:12 GMT -5
LOL, oily rags are an old habbit from rebuilding large refrigeration compressors I'm going to trash all the old wiring and rewire it. had 1 wire break this year and the others aren't looking too good. all new switches too, battery will be on a maintainer for the winter.
I'm in North Jersey, it's a 2hour 15minute ride to Hamlin (where I run) for me and AC is about the same.
Isn't Borgers paved?, I only have dirt tires.
plus once mine is done we got to work on my friend's 600, so 2 cars to taredown and rebuild.
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