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Old 11-03-2003, 12:10 AM   #1
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quadrajet storage

I have switched to an edelbrock AVS thunderer 1806(?), I want to keep my quadrajet for now, can it be preped for storage? if so how? thanks for the help in advance.
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Old 11-03-2003, 12:21 AM   #2
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Drain the fuel out and keep it in a dry place I would imagine is all you need to do.
Keeping it clean would be nice too I guess.
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Old 11-03-2003, 12:27 AM   #3
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the best place i have found to store quadrajunks is in the trash can but on a serious note get all of the fuel out of it and keep it in a dry place
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Old 11-03-2003, 12:28 AM   #4
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Dump all gas, spray it liberally with WD-40 or something like it--make sure to get some down in the float bowl--put it in plastic bag. That's how I store mine.
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Old 11-03-2003, 12:54 AM   #5
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I wouldn't use WD-40. you can pee on the carb and get better results. WD-40 will actually INDUCE rust after a while...I don't care what the can says about preventing rust.
The stuff don't work much better for breaking bolts loose either.
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Old 11-03-2003, 09:25 AM   #6
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Old 11-03-2003, 09:29 AM   #7
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Quote:
Originally posted by Longhorn Man
I wouldn't use WD-40. you can pee on the carb and get better results. WD-40 will actually INDUCE rust after a while...I don't care what the can says about preventing rust.
The stuff don't work much better for breaking bolts loose either.
Longhorn Man is right, WD40 makes stuff rust. I have seen this over and over. Do not spray your carb (or anything else) with WD40.
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Old 11-04-2003, 01:11 AM   #8
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I was warned on this board when i first joined. But I blew them off and did it anyways thinking they were on crack.
Lots of rust. (engine block)
So then i figured I'd do a more proper test.
A piece of angle iron about 2 ft long. Tossed it in the sand blaster, blasted untill nothing but virgin metal showed. Sprayed 1/2 with WD 40, 1/2 unprotected. Set the metal in the bottom drawer of my tool box at the shop.
Opened the drawer about a month later, and the WD 40 side was already rusting, while the bare end was just starting to discolor.
WD 40 sucks.
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Old 11-04-2003, 02:15 AM   #9
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man... I didn't know that wd-40 did that...... Thanks for the info.
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Old 11-09-2003, 01:38 AM   #10
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WD40 is kinda like a fram oil filter.
Everyone thinks they are #1 becouse the advertising says it is, and they get important ppl to endorse them, (Fram) or come up with a million stupid things there spray lube will do(WD40)
When in reality, they have a substandard product, with way to much cash spent on advertising.
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