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**Canadian694x4** · 04-13-2003, 10:53 PM

I've got a few questions about the steps to revive the truck when i bring it out of storage. I did take the battery out, should i give it a charge before I put it back in? I guess because this is the first time I have stored it, I'm under the impression that once I put it to sleep it won't just wake up and pur like a kitten. Just wanna know if you guys have a few tips of things that should be done before I crank it over.

Weather is gettin nice so I wanna get it out, so I can change the some fluids and stuff before I drive it daily. I think I may need to get new seals for the front 4x4 hubs. Does anyone know how much this might cost to repair?

Thanks

Brian

**too much stuff** · 04-13-2003, 11:35 PM

I always make sure the battery is good, then i crank it over a few times to get some oil moving, then a touch of gas in the carb and it should go! I know what you mean about the weather, it was 80 degrees in northern minnesota today!

**too much stuff** · 04-13-2003, 11:37 PM

Oh yea, one more thing, check tranny fluid and let it warm up in neutral.

Blue Beard · 04-14-2003, 08:06 AM

You may have moisture built up also.

Don't be surprised if you get the spit and sputter.

04-13-2003, 10:53 PM	#1
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Waking Sleeping Beauty... I've got a few questions about the steps to revive the truck when i bring it out of storage. I did take the battery out, should i give it a charge before I put it back in? I guess because this is the first time I have stored it, I'm under the impression that once I put it to sleep it won't just wake up and pur like a kitten. Just wanna know if you guys have a few tips of things that should be done before I crank it over. Weather is gettin nice so I wanna get it out, so I can change the some fluids and stuff before I drive it daily. I think I may need to get new seals for the front 4x4 hubs. Does anyone know how much this might cost to repair? Thanks Brian __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

04-13-2003, 11:35 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,817	wake up call I always make sure the battery is good, then i crank it over a few times to get some oil moving, then a touch of gas in the carb and it should go! I know what you mean about the weather, it was 80 degrees in northern minnesota today!

04-14-2003, 08:06 AM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	You may have moisture built up also. Don't be surprised if you get the spit and sputter. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-13-2003, 11:37 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,817	Oh yea, one more thing, check tranny fluid and let it warm up in neutral.



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