Does carb need rebuild after sitting for long time?
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 525
Likes: 1
From: Houston, TX
Does carb need rebuild after sitting for long time?
My 83 Z parts car has a no-frills 305 with a Edel 550 Performer car. This car will never see the road again and *** only knows when it'll be started again. Not sure if I'm going to keep the engine and install in a non-emissioned car/trk or what. Will it hurt the carb if the car is not started for a long time (6 months-year)?
Thanks,
Brandon
Thanks,
Brandon
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 43,187
Likes: 45
From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Gasoline isn't the best long-term storage fluid for a carb. It's best to have some preservative type stuff in there, or drain it out.
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 525
Likes: 1
From: Houston, TX
Originally posted by five7kid
Gasoline isn't the best long-term storage fluid for a carb. It's best to have some preservative type stuff in there, or drain it out.
Gasoline isn't the best long-term storage fluid for a carb. It's best to have some preservative type stuff in there, or drain it out.
Brandon
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 43,187
Likes: 45
From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
I was thinking more along the line of Sta-Bil. I use the AMSOIL gasoline stabilizer, personally.
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 43,187
Likes: 45
From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Sure. Try to drip some into the fuel bowl vents, then pump the accel a few times.
Trending Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Ghettobird52
Tech / General Engine
16
Jul 5, 2024 11:18 PM
83, camaro, car, carb, carburater, carburetor, long, months, rebuild, rebuilding, rebuilt, sitting, time, z28
