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Taking Your Corvette Out Of Storage

1. Charge the Battery.

2. Stand on brakes see that it holds heavy pressure. Check clutch actuation if a manual transmission is in the car.

3. Check all fluid levels, tire air pressures, etc.

4. Spin the oil pump with a pre-lube rod (available at some parts stores) and drill to oil all parts of engine before turning the key. You did change the oil and filter and start it once before putting it away, right, if not change the oil and filter first.

5. Pull coil wire from distributor (ground it so you don't arc your coil) and turn the engine over with the starter for 30 seconds, This lubes cylinder walls and gets gas to carburetor. May take longer but don't run the starter for more than 30 seconds at a time without a 30 second rest to cool off.

6. Put coil back in and start it up. Listen for strange noises, radio off.

7. Go for a drive, remembering how much fun you missed.

From: John Harris -

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