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Old 08-16-2005, 03:29 PM
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My 79 TA (traded for the mustangs) sat for a year, and the kid drove it home. The only problem Iran into was the floats in the carb stuck, which a screw driver took care of. di=ont worry about it.
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Old 08-16-2005, 04:00 PM
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It won't hurt anything but if I don't have a chance to drive it all week I'll start it up and let it run (once a week) just for ****s and giggles. As for our horses, I really haven't figured out how to start up a horse...
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Old 08-16-2005, 04:07 PM
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There is no point in starting the car up, unless you can get it on the road and heat up the transmission and rear-end.

The motor can sit for months without any potential problems.
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Old 08-16-2005, 05:08 PM
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you guys just aren't as creative as I am, that's why you can't start up a horse.
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Old 08-16-2005, 06:31 PM
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^^^ Am i the only one that gets these smart A$$ answers from you
Nope everyone gets them.....I'm not prejudiceDont mind me, I just give dumb answers to crazy questions
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Old 08-16-2005, 11:13 PM
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^^^just seemed like anyway im not here to start fights with anyone btw was it really that dumb of a question
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Old 08-16-2005, 11:30 PM
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Like I always say the only stupid question is the one you dont ask....But ya it is kinda dumb,but i wont hold it against yaYou car would be fine for a year sitting,the worst that would happen is the battery would die.Dont worry about it ,go away and have a good time
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Old 08-17-2005, 09:20 AM
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My understanding is the concern of an engine sitting for a long time the gas will "oxidize" and gumm up the carberator. There is an additive I add to my lawnmower (called Stabil) that will protect the engine from getting gummed up. I use one a year to winterize all the lawn equipment.
but yeah , a week? I'll come over and make sure the tires dont get stiff, give me your address and leave the keys in the mailbox.
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Old 08-17-2005, 05:05 PM
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No worries about leaving it sit, but man be careful when you get back and take her out! That horse will be SO full of **** and vinegar that it will want to go VERY fast [8D] And I'm guessing you will too!
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