Winter storage

Juggernaut said:

Whenever I store any vehicle (which is rare), I always changed the oil before I store it and it's the first thing I do when I pull it out.

I also always keep it on a battery tender.

My boat hasn't gone anywhere for 16 months and I've changed the oil in both engines (not an easy undertaking on Ford 427s) 5 times.

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Juggernaut said:

It would cost 1/3 of what it would cost to fix one motor than it would to repower the whole thing.

Try finding a 427 Cammer (SOHC) or let alone parts for one that aren't aluminum. It was the only engine ever banned from NASCAR. The NHRA also banned it.

I had to have one rebuilt once to the tune of $15k.

That's why.

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garyglitter said:

So changing the oil 5 times in sixteen months without turning the keys keeps them from harm !! i dont see that :? :? :? :?

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Juggernaut said:

Not yet at least, the rest of the boat is under restoration.

Funny thing, 1 motor is worth 5 times the value of the hull.

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Geek_Law said:

What's that saying about boats, airplanes, and women? Something along the lines of each is a financial drain and you should never buy, but instead just rent.

I wonder sometimes if I should add motorcycles to that list. Unfortunately, I'm addicted to motorcycles and am dying to buy my own airplane.

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