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Cub Preparation For Winter Storage

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Re: Cub Preparation For Winter Storage

Postby LRiddle » Mon Sep 12, 2016 2:34 pm

ctltmp wrote:Already did that. Right after I replaced the radiator bearings..........

Haha!


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Re: Cub Preparation For Winter Storage

Postby rockfarmer » Tue Sep 13, 2016 11:49 am

Winter? What is that?

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Re: Cub Preparation For Winter Storage

Postby Dusty B » Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:11 am

Guess I've been lucky! Just fill the gas tank w/stabil in it, be sure the battery is fully charged, shut off the sediment bowl, usually change the oil so it w/be fresh, leave for the winter!! Come back in spring, turn on fuel and fire up!! All are stored inside but no heat - no problem!! Dusty B
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Re: Cub Preparation For Winter Storage

Postby Slim140 » Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:25 am

Dusty B wrote:Guess I've been lucky! Just fill the gas tank w/stabil in it, be sure the battery is fully charged, shut off the sediment bowl, usually change the oil so it w/be fresh, leave for the winter!! Come back in spring, turn on fuel and fire up!! All are stored inside but no heat - no problem!! Dusty B


Why change the oil before you park it for the winter? The engine sweats and you will have that condensation in your fresh oil when you crank it up, why not change it after you pull it out after winter and drain the old oil & condensation then you know you have fresh oil?
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Re: Cub Preparation For Winter Storage

Postby Jim Becker » Wed Sep 14, 2016 2:08 pm

Chipmaker wrote:Why change the oil before you park it for the winter? The engine sweats and you will have that condensation in your fresh oil when you crank it up, why not change it after you pull it out after winter and drain the old oil & condensation then you know you have fresh oil?


You have valid points. However, valid argument can be made for changing in the fall. After using the engine all summer, moisture, raw gasoline and combustion byproducts including acids have accumulated in the oil. Changing the oil in the fall gets rid of most of the contaminants before the engine sits through the winter. Then the engine is started and thoroughly warmed up in the spring, most of the accumulation condensation will be driven out by the engine heat.

I think everyone should pick their own answer. On one side he should take into consideration how much the engine has been run each year. On the other, he should consider humidity levels and how wide the temperature variation is in the storage location.

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Re: Cub Preparation For Winter Storage

Postby Slim140 » Thu Sep 15, 2016 6:42 am

Jim Becker wrote:
Chipmaker wrote:Why change the oil before you park it for the winter? The engine sweats and you will have that condensation in your fresh oil when you crank it up, why not change it after you pull it out after winter and drain the old oil & condensation then you know you have fresh oil?


You have valid points. However, valid argument can be made for changing in the fall. After using the engine all summer, moisture, raw gasoline and combustion byproducts including acids have accumulated in the oil. Changing the oil in the fall gets rid of most of the contaminants before the engine sits through the winter. Then the engine is started and thoroughly warmed up in the spring, most of the accumulation condensation will be driven out by the engine heat.

I think everyone should pick their own answer. On one side he should take into consideration how much the engine has been run each year. On the other, he should consider humidity levels and how wide the temperature variation is in the storage location.


I see both sides of it Jim and thank you for your views on it. I love to hear your side of things, you are always spot on and see things that others may miss. Oil is one of those things if you ask a question about it to 10 different people you will get 10 different answers.
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Re: Cub Preparation For Winter Storage

Postby ctltmp » Thu Sep 15, 2016 11:30 am

Boy, quite a conversation. In my particular instance everything will be off the engine, so fuel does not come into play. Only what is remaining in the water jackets and oil in the pan. Just want to be sure the valves stay free and the rings/cylinder walls don't begin any rust. They shouldn't, but I have a lot of work in the old piece. It's a case of "an ounce of prevention".

All interesting comments though.
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