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Old 09-07-2009, 07:59 PM
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gettin ready to leave for college and the ol cummins is goin into storage any tips on what i should do like additives of what not that might make her fire right up when i return home.
 
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Old 09-07-2009, 09:37 PM
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if its going to be cold put some power service in
 
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Old 09-07-2009, 09:54 PM
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get a freash oil and filter change, try to find someone to start/run it once a month
 
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disconnect the negative battery wires to keep the radio and such from draining your batteries...both of them
 
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Old 09-07-2009, 11:21 PM
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I would also consider putting a algaecide prevention conditioner like "BioCon" in your fuel along with some PowerService.Also make sure you run the fuel a bit after adding it so the conditioner is mixed and throughout your fuel system.......Andy
 
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Old 09-08-2009, 05:33 AM
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thanks guys thats what i needed to know i plan on sprayin down the frame and stuff and buyin a fited cover for the short period of time it will be outside before i can move it into the barn
 
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just drop it off at my place, I'll make sure it is started atleast once a week, maybe more
 
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