392 winter storage

[TwoDog392]

We store out 392s for winter to keep the salty brine off of them. Just got NOCO trickle chargers for both due to still have the original batteries. Curious to know what others are doing for winter storage.
1) What are the best ways to store vehicles?
2) How often are others starting the 392s during storage?
3) Is it better to start the engine on a regular basis (like every two weeks) or leave the trickle charger on all winter and then fire it up in the spring?
4) Any concern with a dry startup since the oil will have drained into the oil pan?

 

[Leftfield]

We store out 392s for winter to keep the salty brine off of them. Just got NOCO trickle chargers for both due to still have the original batteries. Curious to know what others are doing for winter storage.
1) What are the best ways to store vehicles?
2) How often are others starting the 392s during storage?
3) Is it better to start the engine on a regular basis (like every two weeks) or leave the trickle charger on all winter and then fire it up in the spring?
4) Any concern with a dry startup since the oil will have drained into the oil pan?

The NOCO trickle chargers are an excellent idea. I'd leave them on full time whether you start it occasionally or not.

I'm not sure of how often, if at all, a start-up is warranted, but if you do then I'd drive it.
Reasons: a) Getting the oil up to temperature to evaporate off condensation in the engine, and b) Its best not to idle these engines for extended periods due to the reduced oil pump flow which limits the valve train lubrication.

If you'd like the oil passages filled prior to start up after an extended period, your can hold the gas pedal fully to the floor, (brake pressed also) and press the start button. The engine will crank without starting allowing oil to be pumped through the engine. You can then follow with a normal start-up.

LF

 

[ReaperJeeper]

The NOCO trickle chargers are an excellent idea. I'd leave them on full time whether you start it occasionally or not.

I'm not sure of how often, if at all, a start-up is warranted, but if you do then I'd drive it.
Reasons: a) Getting the oil up to temperature to evaporate off condensation in the engine, and b) Its best not to idle these engines for extended periods due to the reduced oil pump flow which limits the valve train lubrication.

If you'd like the oil passages filled prior to start up after an extended period, your can hold the gas pedal fully to the floor, (brake pressed also) and press the start button. The engine will crank without starting allowing oil to be pumped through the engine. You can then follow with a normal start-up.

LF

I was unaware of the gas pedal no start/start option to get oil pumped up.
Am gonna try that on my 22 3.6. Have heard horror stories associated with the top end w/o oil on start ups.
If it works, and helps, will make that my new start up routine. Thanks!

 

[Robr651]

I was unaware of the gas pedal no start/start option to get oil pumped up.
Am gonna try that on my 22 3.6. Have heard horror stories associated with the top end w/o oil on start ups.
If it works, and helps, will make that my new start up routine. Thanks!

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Easy to do after an oil change too. Gets the pump primed and oil flowing