Mark C2 Targa

I leave for overseas next month and will be storing my 90 C-2. There is no power in the storage unit. Should I leave the battery hooked up or not? I'll be gone for 7 months. Will the computer be OK with no power for that long if I disconnect the battery? Is there enough power in a battery to run the computer for that long if left connected? I'll replace the battery when I return. Thanks Mark, USS Vicksburg (CG-69)

Jeff

Mark -- I'm no expert but everything I've read would indicate you should disconnect the battery. Also, put a couple pounds extra air in your tires -- leave the doors open -- block the tires rather than leave the hand brake on -- if there are mice around you may want to block your tail pipe with a towel or something similar -- you shuld be sure to change your oil before you put the car in storage. That's about all that comes to mind at the moment. 7 months is a long time without driving your 964.

horst

Make sure the gas tank is full. Before you fill it add a generous dose of Stabil to the fuel. Dont leave the doors open, Take the battery out (if it is discharged, it can freeze and burst), manually lock the doors. Don't worry about the computer., it will wake up ok, but you will have to re-educate it by driving it a bit. I would put small wooden blocks under the windshield wiper arms, to prevent flattening the wiper blades. I would put it up on jackstands, to prevent serious flatspotting of the tires.

amfp

Mark,

As mentioned earlier, don't worry about the computer once your battery is removed and store in a dry place, not on a cement floor.

For long storage I had good success doing the following:

Fill tank with gas and use a fuel stabilizer.

Seal air intake ducts and muffler tailpipe using tape or towels, or plastic. Place moth ***** in a sock inside engine and truck compartment if the area stored is prone to mice.

Increase tire pressure to about 60lbs. Place thick carpets / boards under the tires so the rubber is not directly on concrete.

Change oil and filter.

Make sure you drive the car for at least 30 minutes before storing the car. After driving shut car off and don't restart unless going for another 30 minute drive. Don't want unnecessary condensation in engine and exhaust.

Interior must be dry, remove floor mats. perhaps use a drying agent (Silica-Gel) if there is high humility. Baking soda also helps and will absorb odor. Close windows, doors, lids. Leave any manual heating air flaps open.

Do not apply hand brake. Keeping car in 2nd gear is ok.

Check that A/C is fully charge

If haven't changed brake fluid for last two years suggest changing.

Clean and wax properly - be sure car (body and under carrriage is 100% dry before storing. Treat all rubber seals. Cover car.

Say goodby until you return.

Good luck in the Navy, and thank you for serving our country.